Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Education
July 5, 2025
4 minutes Read

By Rashonda Tate | July 5, 2025 When the conversation turns to freedom, it often stops at civil rights and voting power. However, true freedom includes financial liberation—the ability to…

60,000 Runners Take On the Heat in 56th AJC Peachtree 10K

Milton Kirby
Sports
July 4, 2025
4 minutes Read

Hellen Obiri and Patrick Kiprop win 2025 Peachtree Road Race as 60,000 runners celebrate July 4th in Atlanta’s iconic 10K under Code Yellow heat.

MARTA Expands Service for July 5 FIFA World Cup Match

Milton Kirby
Community , Sports
July 4, 2025
3 minutes Read

MARTA offers expanded service, real-time tools, and direct access to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal in Atlanta.

Atlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup Prep

Milton Kirby
Community , Events
July 2, 2025
4 minutes Read

Atlanta pauses construction for July 4 travel, while fast-tracking downtown upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 to improve roads, sidewalks, and connectivity.

From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride

Milton Kirby
Sports , Events
July 2, 2025
3 minutes Read

MARTA offers safe, early rail and shuttle service for the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race. Let MARTA drive you to Atlanta’s biggest running event.

New Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community Growth

Milton Kirby
Community
July 1, 2025
4 minutes Read

DeKalb County boosts regional collaboration, secures Memorial Drive redevelopment, invests in youth public safety, and delivers over $200 million in tax relief for homeowners in 2025.

Milton Kirby
Opinions
July 1, 2025
2 minutes Read

By Richard Rose | July 1, 2025 In the 1950s and 60s in Memphis, Black residents still aspired to participate in city, county, and state leadership. Jim Crow rules were…

UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts

Milton Kirby
Politics , Education
July 1, 2025
5 minutes Read

UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.

Moderate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from Trump

Milton Kirby
Politics
June 30, 2025
3 minutes Read

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis won’t seek reelection in 2026 after Trump-backed threats, setting up a high-stakes GOP primary and Senate battleground showdown.

Broadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne Remembered

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment , Black History , Community
June 30, 2025
5 minutes Read

Lena Horne broke barriers in Hollywood and civil rights, becoming a trailblazing icon whose courage, music, and legacy continue to inspire generations of Black artists and activists.