Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Black History
November 14, 2025
12 minutes Read

Ruby Bridges and the Longest Walk to School

At six years old, Ruby Bridges walked through a hateful mob into William Frantz Elementary, turning a school day into a turning point for America.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Education
November 14, 2025
3 minutes Read

Prairie View A&M Celebrates Transformational Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott

Prairie View A&M University receives a record $63 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, research, and long-term growth in one of the largest HBCU donations ever.

Milton Kirby
Artist Profiles , Black History
November 14, 2025
11 minutes Read

Images That Captured a Movement: Jim Alexander’s Historic Body of Work

Documentary photographer Jim Alexander spent seven decades framing Black life, from civil rights marches to jazz stages. Emory’s new Getty-funded project secures his archive forever.

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
November 12, 2025
3 minutes Read

Federal Judge Orders Records, Not Receivership-For Now

A federal judge paused the receiver’s push to expand Uncle Nearest’s receivership, ordering affiliates to produce financial records first and delaying any decision on broader court control.

Ted Knorr
Sports , Black History
November 11, 2025
4 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: Any thoughts on why Jackie Robinson was first to break the major league’s color barrier and not Satchel Paige. Paige was a pitcher while Robinson was a 1st…

Milton Kirby
Politics
November 10, 2025
7 minutes Read

From TV to Congress: Dr. Heavenly Kimes Makes Her Case

Reality-TV star and dentist Dr. Heavenly Kimes launches her Georgia 13th District congressional bid at Nostalgia Kitchen & Cocktails, pledging new leadership in healthcare, education, and community service.

Milton Kirby
Community
November 4, 2025
3 minutes Read

MARTA Rolls Out an Outkast Tribute Across Atlanta

MARTA celebrates Outkast’s 25th anniversary of Stankonia with a custom bus honoring André 3000 and Big Boi ahead of their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Education
November 3, 2025
6 minutes Read

Howard University’s Path Forward: MacKenzie Scott’s $80 Million Gift Accelerates a Legacy of Excellence

Howard University receives a historic $80 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, strengthening its research leadership, medical innovation, and mission of truth, service, and opportunity.

Milton Kirby
Community , Black History , Business & Finance
November 3, 2025
8 minutes Read

Farming Justice: John Boyd’s 35-Year Fight for Land, Legacy and Equality

The National Black Farmers Association’s 35th Conference in Birmingham honored John Boyd Jr.’s legacy, uniting farmers nationwide to reclaim land, legacy, and economic justice.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Business & Finance , Community , Politics
November 2, 2025
4 minutes Read

“Our Soul Is Not for Sale” – Big Bethel Rally Draws Atlanta Together

Atlanta’s mayors and church leaders rally at Big Bethel AME, vowing to defend diversity, equity, and inclusion programs amid Trump’s federal funding threats.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Education
October 31, 2025
5 minutes Read

MacKenzie Scott: A Philanthropy of the Spirit in an Age of Abandonment

By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There are moments in history when a single act of generosity reveals the moral decay of an entire nation.…

Milton Kirby
Community
October 29, 2025
3 minutes Read

MARTA Completes Garnett Station Platform Renovation

MARTA completes Garnett Station’s $5 million platform renovation, restoring full Red and Gold Line service and advancing its billion-dollar station modernization program across Atlanta.

Milton Kirby
Community
October 29, 2025
2 minutes Read

MARTA Job Fair Set for Nov. 6 – Offering Competitive Pay and Benefits

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | October 28, 2025 The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is opening its doors to job seekers this fall, with a large-scale hiring…

Milton Kirby
Sports , Black History
October 29, 2025
8 minutes Read

Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing Scores Major Win in NASCAR Antitrust Fight

A federal judge sides with Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing in its antitrust lawsuit, dismissing NASCAR’s “cartel” counterclaim and reshaping the sport’s power balance ahead of trial.

Ted Knorr
Sports , Black History
October 28, 2025
6 minutes Read

Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History

Dear Shadow Ball: How many players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, based on their play in the Negro Leagues? – Curious Curt,…

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
October 28, 2025
4 minutes Read

From Tokens to Tap-to-Pay: MARTA Unveils Better Breeze

MARTA launches the “Better Breeze” upgrade, a modern contactless fare collection system arriving by spring 2026, bringing faster gates, tap-to-pay options, and enhanced rider security.