Truth Seekers Journal

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 , 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
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.

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
August 12, 2025
3 minutes Read

‘We Will Be Married Forever’ – Michelle Obama Admits 10 ‘Bad Years’ with Barack but Says Quitting Was Never an Option

Michelle Obama shut down divorce rumors, revealing that even a decade of marital struggle didn’t shake their bond: “We’ll be married forever—bad years and all.”

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Health
August 12, 2025
3 minutes Read

Bo Luxe Male Brings Luxury Organic Grooming to Black Men

Bo Luxe Male offers premium vegan skincare and hair care for Black men, using natural, plant-based ingredients to nourish textured hair, melanated skin, and boost overall well-being.

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment
August 10, 2025
3 minutes Read

Goldmine of Opportunity and Inspiration: Black Writers Weekend Ignites Atlanta

Black Writers Weekend 2025 in Atlanta united authors, screenwriters, and creatives for panels, workshops, and mixers, inspiring storytelling, industry insight, and authentic connections across literature, film, and TV.

Milton Kirby
Politics
August 9, 2025
5 minutes Read

Michael Thurmond Enters 2026 Georgia Governor’s Race with Focus on Unity and Experience

Michael Thurmond launches 2026 Georgia governor bid, emphasizing experience, Medicaid expansion, education, and coalition-building in a high-stakes race to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp.