Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Black History
December 2, 2025
5 minutes Read

Recy Taylor: The Abbeville Survivor Who Inspired Rosa Parks and a National Movement

By Milton Kirby | Abbeville, AL | December 2, 2025 On a warm September night in 1944, a 24-year-old Black mother from Abbeville, Alabama walked home from a revival service.…

Milton Kirby
Community , Education , Politics
December 2, 2025
3 minutes Read

Warnock, Ossoff Announce $300 Million to Close Georgia’s Digital Divide

Georgia will receive over $300 million in federal BEAD funding to expand broadband, helping close the digital divide and bringing high-speed internet to unserved rural communities.

Milton Kirby
Black History
December 1, 2025
9 minutes Read

The Life and Legacy of Rosa Parks: A Quiet “No” That Still Echoes

Seventy years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, her quiet “no” still shows how organized, everyday courage can move a nation forward.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Community
November 29, 2025
3 minutes Read

Utility Shutoffs Surge as Americans Hit Lowest Level of Happiness on Record

Utility shutoffs are surging nationwide as soaring energy costs, record debt, and collapsing financial stability push Americans into darkness—mirroring the lowest U.S. happiness levels ever recorded.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance
November 28, 2025
5 minutes Read

Fight for a Billion-Dollar Brand: Weavers Move to Halt Receiver’s Actions

Uncle Nearest founders file an emergency motion to stop a possible asset sale, arguing the receiver is moving too far without letting them defend the debt itself.

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
November 26, 2025
4 minutes Read

MARTA rolls out Big Changes with New Fare System Upgrades

MARTA begins installing its new Better Breeze fare system across the region, bringing contactless payments, new Breeze cards, and upgraded faregates by spring 2026.

Milton Kirby
Community
November 25, 2025
6 minutes Read

Turkey Pardons, Travel Jams, and Tradition: The Evolution of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving blends history, food, travel, turkey pardons, football, and family traditions. The holiday’s origins, cultural shifts, and modern travel and shopping trends continue to shape its national meaning.

Milton Kirby
Sports , Arts & Entertainment , Community
November 25, 2025
4 minutes Read

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Names 2025 Champions After a Year of Grow and New Partnerships and a Powerful Legacy

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo closed its 41st season with packed arenas, rising music stars, bold fashion moments, and championship performances celebrating Black cowboy and cowgirl heritage nationwide.

Ted Knorr
Black History , Sports
November 25, 2025
3 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: I have a feeling that I am going to learn some things. Is third baseman Judy Johnson (a 1975 Hall of Fame inductee) a male or female?…

Milton Kirby
Sports
November 23, 2025
5 minutes Read

Brian Norman Jr. Falls Short as Haney Claims WBO Welterweight Crown in Riyadh

Devin Haney becomes a three-division world champion with a disciplined win over Brian Norman Jr. in Riyadh, using a sharp jab, movement, and a Round 2 knockdown

Milton Kirby
Artist Profiles
November 22, 2025
4 minutes Read

ARTIST PROFILE: Ntumba

Ntumba blends spiritual insight, heartfelt storytelling, and empowering performance to inspire young women nationwide, guiding them toward inner strength, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of self-worth.

Milton Kirby
Community , Health
November 20, 2025
4 minutes Read

DeKalb County Approves $78 Million Contract to Improve Ambulance Response and Expand EMS Coverage

DeKalb County approved a five-year, $78 million ambulance contract that expands coverage to 600 daily unit hours and continues cutting EMS response times across all emergencies.

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
November 19, 2025
10 minutes Read

DeKalb Commissioners Approve Sky Harbour Plan Despite Neighbors Noise, Emissions, and Safety Concerns

DeKalb County approves Sky Harbour’s PDK expansion proposal amid debate over airport safety, runway limits, environmental impacts, and rising community concerns about operations and development.

Milton Kirby
Community , Arts & Entertainment , Black History
November 19, 2025
2 minutes Read

Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Marks Breakthrough Month and Opens Holiday Bookings

Chit Chat Atlanta Tours celebrates a breakthrough month with national and international visitors, new cultural experiences, and rising demand as the company opens bookings for the holiday season.

Milton Kirby
Community
November 19, 2025
3 minutes Read

MARTA Unwraps the Holidays with Free Rides, Festive Buses, and Gifts for Riders

MARTA launches its 2025 holiday season with free rides, festive bus wraps, vendor markets, surprise giveaways, and community events across Atlanta, DeKalb, and Clayton County.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Community
November 17, 2025
7 minutes Read

The Remarkable Life of Victor Hart Sr.: The Humble Giant Who Built a Better Gifford

Victor Hart Sr., longtime NAACP leader and Gifford advocate, devoted his life to dignity, justice, and community progress. His decades of service transformed opportunities for generations.