MARTA Launches “Better Breeze” Fare System, Begins Five-Week Transition Period
MARTA launches Better Breeze fare system, introducing tap-to-pay and account-based transit. Riders have until May 2, 2026, to transition from old Breeze cards.
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 4
Kirk Jay rises from The Voice to Soul Country leader, using BPIR platform to elevate Black country artists and reclaim a powerful musical legacy.
Harrell to Outline Vision for Henry County at Annual State Address
Henry County leaders gather April 2 as Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell delivers State of the County, outlining growth, development priorities, and regional collaboration shaping 2026.
DeKalb County Shows Unified Vision at Capitol, Elevates Students and Legislative Priorities
DeKalb County leaders united at the Georgia Capitol, advancing transportation, housing, and education priorities while elevating student voices and highlighting a powerful moment of shared leadership.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Unlock Federal Research Dollars for HBCUs
By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | March 26, 2026 A new bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate could reshape how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) access federal research…
ARTIST PROFILE: Anton Cunningham
By Milton Kirby | Truth Seekers Journal | Artist Profiles Series THE SON WHO BECAME THE STORYTELLER: Preserving the Legacy of Lu Vason When Anton sat down with Valeria Howard…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
A few weeks ago, I asked readers: What manager has been named to the Baseball Hall of Fame for Negro League performance? Nobody offered a guess, so I gave everybody…
Why Optimization Without Context Feels Like Loss
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 24, 2026 Optimization is usually presented as improvement. Processes become faster. Costs are reduced. Outputs become more consistent. From a…
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 3
Howard Johnson, BPIR head judge, shapes Soul Country by listening for authenticity, guiding emerging artists, and preserving Black musical and Western cultural traditions.
Inside the National Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Journey Through Truth, Memory, and Reckoning with America’s Past
Atlanta’s Civil and Human Rights Center offers a powerful journey through America’s past, confronting injustice, honoring resilience, and challenging visitors to reflect and act
Clayton County Charts Growth, Safety Gains, and Housing Push in 2026 State of the County Address
Clayton County reports crime reductions, housing investments, and economic growth as Chairwoman Alieka Anderson-Henry outlines priorities during the 2026 State of the County address.
Women’s History Month: Women, Golf, and Global Strategy Take Center Stage
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | March 18, 2026 Atlanta’s West Midtown will once again serve as a hub for connection, conversation, and celebration as Tee It Up for…
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2
Bill Pickett Rodeo leader Margo Wade-LaDrew launches Soul Country Music Stars, creating national opportunities for Black country artists and reshaping the genre’s cultural narrative.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
This column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if you are…
Why Control Feels Safer Than It Actually Is
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 17, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…

Atlanta Launches $500 No-Interest Rent Loan Program to Help Prevent Evictions
Can You Trust What You See? Deepfakes, Altered Images, and the New Reality of Digital Evidence
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Georgia Still Knows What Service Means
Is Your Phone Listening to You? What Really Happens When Ads Seem to Know Too Much
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Warnock, Wyden Open Senate Inquiry Into Possible Political Use of IRS Enforcement
Can a Black Veteran Farmer Win in Rural Georgia?
In the Bronx, Finding Cancer Early May Begin With Finding Each Other
Valeria Howard Cunningham: From Preserving a Legacy to Building Her Own
What Happens to Your Information After You Type It Into an AI Chatbot?
Beyond the Title: USBC Power 50 Celebrates Black Women Who Turn Influence Into Impact
Atlanta, MARTA Reach $52 Million Settlement to End Years-Long More MARTA Dispute
One Small Card, One Big Question That Changed a Life
AI Can Save You Time, but Can It Make You Smarter?
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Donald Trump’s America: Why Over 77 Million Americans Chose a Draft-Dodging, Racist, Misogynist, Convicted Felon, Conman, and Old Orange Demented Pimp to Become Their President
By Lola Renegade | March 17, 2026 “We have a system of justice in this country that treats you much better if you’re rich and guilty than if you’re poor…