Truth Seekers Journal

Milton Kirby
Community , Business & Finance
August 14, 2026
10 minutes Read

Jonathan Hunt Earns MARTA’s Top Job. Now Comes the Test of “Routine Excellence

MARTA names Jonathan Hunt permanent CEO after a national search, placing safety, transparency, accountability and his promise of “routine excellence” at center stage.

Milton Kirby
Community , Arts & Entertainment
August 12, 2026
5 minutes Read

BronzeLens Enters a New Era with Expanded Festival, New Leadership and a Focus on Building Black Cinema

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | August 12, 2026 For 16 years, the BronzeLens Film Festival has served as a cultural cornerstone for filmmakers of color, bringing together artists,…

Milton Kirby
Black History , Sports
August 11, 2026
12 minutes Read

Four Gold Medals, Two Americas: Remembering Jesse Owens 90 Years After Berlin

Ninety years after Jesse Owens won four gold medals in Berlin, his triumphs and treatment at home reveal a powerful American contradiction.

Ted Knorr
Black History , Sports
August 11, 2026
6 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | August 11, 2026 This column exists for one reason: to answer your questions about Negro League baseball history. To fulfill that mission, we…

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
August 11, 2026
10 minutes Read

The AI in Your Pocket: How Artificial Intelligence Is Already Shaping Your Daily Life

Artificial intelligence already shapes everyday life, influencing smartphones, banking, healthcare, employment and online choices while raising important questions about privacy, fairness and human judgment.

Milton Kirby
Sports , Arts & Entertainment
August 9, 2026
7 minutes Read

Kween Jacqueline Merrill Wins Atlanta Regional, Advances to Soul Country Music Star National Finals in Los Angeles

Kween Jacqueline Merrill wins the Soul Country Music Star Atlanta Regional, advancing to Los Angeles after four Black country artists compete at the Georgia International Horse Park.

Milton Kirby
Community , Black History , Business & Finance
August 8, 2026
18 minutes Read

When the Seasons Stop Making Sense: Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules for Black Farmers

Black farmers across the South confront climate change, shifting growing seasons, drought, flooding and rising costs while fighting to protect land and livelihoods.

Milton Kirby
Politics , Community
July 28, 2026
13 minutes Read

Keisha Lance Bottoms Appeals to Georgia Voters, Especially Black Men: Record Turnout Could Decide Georgia’s Governor’s Race

With 99 days until Election Day, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms urged Georgia voters, especially Black men, to deliver record turnout during a town hall at Atlanta’s Gathering Spot.

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
July 28, 2026
8 minutes Read

The Human Stakes of AI: Why This Technology Deserves Public Attention

By Florita Bell Griffin | Houston, TX | July 28, 2026 Artificial intelligence is often discussed as a technical breakthrough, a business race, or a symbol of the future. Those…

Ted Knorr
Black History , Sports
July 28, 2026
4 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | July 28, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose: that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that…

Milton Kirby
Sports , Black History , Community
July 26, 2026
18 minutes Read

The Road to Los Angeles: How Soul Country Music Star Is Showcasing the Next Generation of Black Country Artists

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | July 26, 2026 The stage in Atlanta will introduce only one new regional champion, but the story of Soul Country Music Star stretches…

Milton Kirby
Black History , Community
July 26, 2026
5 minutes Read

Ask the Archivist: Obama Presidential Center Opens Door to Presidential Research Through New Public Program

The Obama Presidential Center’s new “Ask the Archivist” program gives visitors direct access to National Archives experts, expanding public engagement with the Obama Administration’s digital presidential records.

Milton Kirby
Health , Politics
July 24, 2026
4 minutes Read

Warnock’s $35 Insulin Cap Bill Clears Senate Committee, Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law

By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | July 24, 2026 A bipartisan effort to make insulin more affordable for millions of Americans moved one step closer to becoming law this…

Milton Kirby
Arts & Entertainment
July 23, 2026
7 minutes Read

Black Writers Weekend Comes Home: Why Atlanta Will Host More Than a Literary Festival

Black Writers Weekend concludes its national tour in Atlanta with three days of storytelling, film, publishing, networking, and opportunities that extend far beyond books.

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
July 21, 2026
6 minutes Read

Why Speed Feels Loud After a Certain Age

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | July 21, 2026 Speed is often treated as a universal good. Faster systems are praised as smarter. Quicker decisions are framed…

Ted Knorr
Black History , Sports
July 21, 2026
7 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Memphis, TN | July 21, 2026 Last week, I discussed the recent 25th annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Research Conference that I attended last month. This…