Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment
March 29, 2025
5 minutes Read

Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025: A Free Memorial Day Celebration of Music, Art, and Culture

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025, a free, three-day outdoor event in Piedmont Park. Enjoy world-class jazz, visual art, and cultural experiences. Highlights include Robert Glasper, Baby Rose, and The Jazz Spot VIP area. Visit atljazzfest.com for the full lineup and event details.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance
March 27, 2025
4 minutes Read

Senate Votes to Overturn Overdraft Fee Cap, Undermining Key Consumer Protections

Senate repeals CFPB rule capping overdraft fees, blocking future reforms. Move favors big banks, harms low-income families, and undermines consumer protections championed by Senator Warnock.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Have You Seen
March 26, 2025
4 minutes Read

20 Million Predatory Loans Drained Over $2.4 Billion From Consumers

In 2022, predatory payday lenders drained $2.4B in fees from low-income, largely Black and Latino borrowers through high-interest, deceptive loans, Center for Responsible Lending report finds.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance
March 25, 2025
6 minutes Read

What Every Small Business Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

Small businesses must file beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act to combat financial crimes—though enforcement is paused as of March 2025.

Milton Kirby
Community , Politics
March 25, 2025
7 minutes Read

What Lies Beneath: The Drowned History of Lake Lanier

Revealing the hidden history of Lake Lanier, Georgia’s playground, where a thriving Black community named Oscarville was erased by racial terror and forced displacement, leaving a legacy of injustice and resilience.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Community
March 23, 2025
4 minutes Read

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge

Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Under Threat: Despite efforts to honor their memory, Black Air Force unit’s history is being erased under President Trump’s executive order, sparking bipartisan outrage and outrage from surviving airmen.

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment , Education , Health , Politics , Science & Technology
March 23, 2025
18 minutes Read

Silent Strength: Extraordinary Women in the Margins of History

Learn about the remarkable stories of 20 trailblazing women who broke barriers in science, art, aviation, and more, shaping history and inspiring future generations with their courage and determination.

Milton Kirby
Community
March 18, 2025
4 minutes Read

A Five-Minute Walk to Recreation and Solitude

DeKalb County, Georgia, boasts 113 parks and 10 recreational centers, offering residents diverse opportunities for fitness, leisure, and cultural engagement, fostering a strong sense of community and well-being.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Community , Politics
March 18, 2025
6 minutes Read

Selma’s Bloody Sunday makes 60 years – An estimated 15,000 mark the solemn day that changed America – minus Republicans

60th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March: Thousands Gather to Honor Foot Soldiers and Fight for Voting Rights. Inspirational speeches and reflections on the past, present, and future of American equality and justice were shared by prominent leaders and a 7th-grade foot soldier from 1965.

Milton Kirby
Education , Have You Seen
March 17, 2025
9 minutes Read

Dr. Bobbie J. Little – A Teacher First

Dr. Bobbie Jeanne Little: A Lifetime of Service and Education Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Bobbie Jeanne Little, a dedicated educator and advocate for youth and families, with a 45-year career in education and community service.