Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Community , Events
August 27, 2025
5 minutes Read

MARTA’s Transit Ambassadors Gear Up for Labor Day Travelers

MARTA’s Transit Ambassadors return this Labor Day, guiding riders through busy stations and events. Born during Super Bowl 2019, the program now prepares Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup.

Milton Kirby
Community , Arts & Entertainment , Black History
August 27, 2025
3 minutes Read

Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches With Immersive Black History & Cultural Experiences

Chit Chat Atlanta Tours launches Labor Day with immersive Black history, Civil Rights, and cultural experiences, offering visitors a powerful way to discover the soul of Atlanta.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Sports
August 24, 2025
23 minutes Read

Why Rap Dixon Belongs in Cooperstown with the Legends

Negro Leagues star Rap Dixon, a five-tool outfielder from Harrisburg, earned Hall of Fame-worthy praise from legends like Oscar Charleston and dominated globally.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Education
August 22, 2025
3 minutes Read

Howard University President Ben Vinson III to Step Down After Two Years

Howard University President Ben Vinson III will step down on August 31 after less than two years. Former President Wayne Frederick returns as interim leader during the transition.

Milton Kirby
Sports , Black History
August 22, 2025
4 minutes Read

From Exclusion to Excellence: The Birth of Negro League Baseball

The Negro National League’s first game on May 2, 1920, marked a historic turning point for Black baseball, led by visionary founder Rube Foster.

Milton Kirby
Community
August 22, 2025
5 minutes Read

MARTA Safety Briefing Highlights Technology, But My Experience Exposed Gaps in Rider Assistance

MARTA’s safety briefing showcased advanced crime-fighting tools, but my frustrating experience finding the event revealed lapses in accessibility, raising concerns about rider assistance and emergency readiness.

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment , Events
August 21, 2025
4 minutes Read

BronzeLens Film Festival Opens with Stirring Tribute to Blues Legend Eddie Taylor

The 16th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival opened in Atlanta with The Rhythm & The Blues, a moving tribute to Eddie Taylor, celebrating diverse stories and filmmakers of color.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Business Profiles
August 21, 2025
4 minutes Read

From Costa Rica to Krog Street: The Journey of Xocolatl

Atlanta’s Xocolatl crafts award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate, ethically sourced from small farms, blending bold flavors with social justice, sustainability, and community impact in every handmade bar.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Health , Politics
August 20, 2025
4 minutes Read

From Pecans to Hospitals: Warnock Highlights Tariff and Health Care Struggles in Georgia

Senator Raphael Warnock visited Georgia farms, hospitals, and small businesses, warning Trump tariffs and GOP tax cuts threaten farmers, rural hospitals, and small business survival statewide.

Milton Kirby
Opinions
August 20, 2025
3 minutes Read

I Pledge Allegiance – Not!

At Atlanta City Council, reflection on the Pledge of Allegiance revealed America’s unfulfilled promises of liberty and justice, systemic racism, and enduring struggles for Black equality

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance , Have You Seen , Politics
August 18, 2025
5 minutes Read

Exports, Tariffs, and Tradition, Pecan Farmers Seek Relief in Global Market

Georgia pecan farmers met with Senator Raphael Warnock to discuss tariffs, exports, and resilience as the state leads U.S. production and expands into global markets

Milton Kirby
Community , Health
August 17, 2025
4 minutes Read

DeKalb County, Urban League Launch Water Rate Assistance Program to Support Families

DeKalb County and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta launch WRAP, a water rate assistance program to help low-income families manage rising bills and protect access.

Milton Kirby
Community
August 16, 2025
3 minutes Read

MARTA Escalator, Cleared by State, Back in Service at Vine City

MARTA reopens Vine City escalator after Beyoncé concert overload incident. Safety upgrades, inspections, and new crowd control measures aim to protect passengers during future stadium events.

Milton Kirby
Community , Sports
August 15, 2025
3 minutes Read

North Metro Miracle League Gears Up for 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic

The North Metro Miracle League’s 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf Classic returns September 29 to White Columns Country Club, raising funds for life-changing programs for individuals with disabilities

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
August 14, 2025
2 minutes Read

MARTA Appoints Jonathan Hunt Interim GM/CEO as Transit Prepares for World Cup

MARTA appoints Jonathan Hunt as interim GM/CEO, backed by a high-profile advisory group, to address service issues and advance transit projects before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Milton Kirby
Sports , Black History , Have You Seen
August 13, 2025
6 minutes Read

Brian Norman, Jr.: The Kid Next Door and World Champion

Undefeated WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr., the Decatur-born “Assassin II,” defends his title against Devin Haney in Saudi Arabia after a stunning Tokyo knockout win.