Truth Seekers Journal

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
July 14, 2026
7 minutes Read

AI and the Public Good: Why Citizens Need a Clear Understanding

By Florita Bell Griffin | Houston, TX | July 14, 2026 rtificial intelligence is now entering public life at a depth that makes broad civic understanding necessary. For several years,…

Milton Kirby
Health
July 12, 2026
7 minutes Read

Six Blocks That Changed the Conversation About Lung Health

A walk through Philadelphia’s Mt. Airy neighborhood reveals personal stories of lung disease, caregiving and fear, showing why community conversations about screening matter.

Milton Kirby
Black History , Sports
July 9, 2026
5 minutes Read

WNBA Makes History as First Professional Sports League to Host Events at Obama Presidential Center

The WNBA will become the first professional sports league to host events at the Obama Presidential Center during 2026 All-Star Weekend, highlighting youth leadership, civic engagement, and community impact.

Ted Knorr
Black History , Sports
July 8, 2026
7 minutes Read

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Memphis, TN | July 8, 2026 This week’s Shadow Ball focuses on my June 18-20 trip to Memphis for the 26th Society for American Baseball Research…

Milton Kirby
Black History , Business & Finance , Community
July 7, 2026
8 minutes Read

Unapologetically Influential

Atlanta’s most influential Black women in television, radio, print, and digital media reflected on leadership, legacy, and mentorship during the “Unapologetally Influential” panel discussion.

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
July 7, 2026
7 minutes Read

The Real AI Revolution: How Technology Is Rewriting Daily Life

AI is no longer a distant technology. It’s quietly reshaping daily life—guiding choices, filtering information, influencing work, learning, shopping, and trust. The real revolution is happening in ordinary routines, not futuristic labs.

Milton Kirby
Business & Finance , Health
July 6, 2026
5 minutes Read

Kaiser Permanente Expands ‘Building for Impact’ in Atlanta, Connecting Minority Contractors to Growing Healthcare Projects

Kaiser Permanente’s “Building for Impact” initiative is reshaping Georgia’s construction market, signaling major healthcare expansion and new opportunities. Industry leaders stress that strategic preparation, strong relationships, and operational excellence will determine which contractors are ready to compete as demand and investment accelerate across the region. themselves for long term success.

TSJ
Opinions
July 6, 2026
3 minutes Read

America at 250: The Distance Between Promise and Practice

By Richard Rose, President of Communities United for Justice | Atlanta, GA | July 6, 2026 As much of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, racial…

Milton Kirby
Sports
July 5, 2026
3 minutes Read

Dream Fall to Valkyries Despite Strong Individual Performances

Allisha Gray scored 22 points and Angel Reese posted her 14th double-double, but the Atlanta Dream fell 88-83 to the Golden State Valkyries on July 4.

Milton Kirby
Health
July 4, 2026
5 minutes Read

A Celebration of Hope Inspires Birmingham’s Community Conversation on Lung Cancer

By Milton Kirby | Birmingham, AL | July 4, 2026 When Francina Morales rang the celebration bell at Birmingham’s Kirkland Clinic, the sound marked more than the end of her…

TSJ
Opinions
June 25, 2026
6 minutes Read

Are African American Millennials and Gen Zers Too Busy Partying While Democracy Burns?

By Lola Renegade | Atlanta, GA | June 25, 2026 Too many Black Millennials and Gen Zers are partying, twerking, and shopping us back into slavery all while being distracted…

Milton Kirby
Sports
June 25, 2026
4 minutes Read

Dream Rally Falls Short as Valkyries End Atlanta’s Four-Game Winning Streak

The Atlanta Dream erased a 26-point deficit before falling to the Golden State Valkyries. Madina Okot and Angel Reese led Atlanta’s determined fourth-quarter comeback.

TSJ
Opinions
June 25, 2026
2 minutes Read

The Unfinished Journey: Why We Commemorate Juneteenth—NOT THE FOURTH OF JULY

Dr. Marilyn Barnett Waters | Atlanta, GA | June 25, 2026 | To truly understand why we must speak directly to our truth today, we have to look back to…

Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D.
Science & Technology
June 23, 2026
9 minutes Read

The New Digital Power: How AI Is Changing Trust, Control, and Choice

AI now shapes trust, control, and choice in daily life, redefining power by filtering information, steering decisions, and influencing how people navigate modern reality.

Milton Kirby
Community
June 23, 2026
7 minutes Read

Warnock’s Private Equity Housing Ban Clears Congress, Offering Working Families Long-Awaited Relief

Congress approves a housing package limiting large corporate purchases of single-family homes, a move supporters say could help working families achieve homeownership.