Politics - The Narrative Matters

Georgia Senate Special Election: Dr. Jaha Howard Claims Victory in District 35

by David BeckfordJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Dr. Jaha Howard secures a historic win in the Georgia Senate special election for District 35, representing parts of Cobb and Fulton counties.

Mary Sheffield taking the oath as Detroit’s first female mayor at the Detroit Opera House.

Community News Networks

Mary Sheffield’s Historic Inauguration in Detroit: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Display of whole foods adhering to recommended dietary allowances, nutrition guidelines, and USDA nutrition information.

Food

Navigating the New USDA Nutrition Information and Guidelines

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Community News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: STL and KC: Redistricting Push and Public Safety Updates

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Official signing an AI regulation order with futuristic holographic displays in the White House.

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: Trump’s AI Order, Sudan Conflict and Gaza Crisis

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Fresh vegetables in a grocery cart symbolizing SNAP program benefits and healthy food choices.

The Narrative Matters

SNAP Program Benefits: Should Food Choices Change?

by David BeckfordDecember 10, 2025December 13, 2025

Standing With Ilhan Omar: U.S. Moral Abyss and ‘Race’ to the Bottom

by TD El Amin, Publisher St. Louis ARGUSDecember 9, 2025December 20, 2025

A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and face masks stand in a disciplined formation on an airfield, with a hangar and aircraft visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

The Narrative Matters

Top Brass Exit Raises Questions Over Readiness and Direction of U.S. Military Under Hegseth and Trump

by The Newsletter 05October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

Protesters at the "No Kings" rally holding signs, dressed in costumes, and advocating for democracy under a clear blue sky.

Articulated Insight

‘No Kings’ missed the mark for Black women … twice

by Mike GreenOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025

A vibrant fall festival scene with children in costumes, pumpkins, hay bales, and families enjoying activities under a bridge.

The Narrative Matters

Things To Do In Detroit: Harvest Fest, Martin Garrix, and Eastern Market

by Artemis IngramOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

A split-screen portrait of Detroit mayoral candidates Reverend Solomon Kinloch Jr. and Mary Sheffield, both smiling in professional headshots.

Debate Heats Up, Crime Falls, and GM Pulls Out: Detroit’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy standing side-by-side during a formal meeting, with light architecture in the background.

The Narrative Matters

Shutdown, Protests, and a High-Stakes Meeting: D.C.’s Week in Review

by TNM StaffOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Hands holding a check in front of the U.S. Capitol under a stormy sky, symbolizing financial strain during the federal shutdown.

The Narrative Matters

Shutdown, Debate, and Safety Concerns: D.C.’s Week in Review

by TNM StaffOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025

ICE officers in tactical gear during a nighttime operation, symbolizing law enforcement actions in Chicago.

NAACP Statement on ICE’s Egregious Attack in Chicago

by Chyna FieldsOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025

An image showcasing the U.S. Capitol, Gaza city under tension, and a drone flying over a European airport, symbolizing key global events.

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: From Washington’s Shutdown to Gaza’s Crisis and European Drone Scares

by Artemis IngramOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

The Narrative Matters

5 Common Misinformation Myths Preventing Black Progress

by Cal BurlockSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: TikTok Deal Advances, U.S. Economy Shows Strength, and Amazon Faces $2.5 Billion Settlement

by Artemis IngramSeptember 26, 2025September 27, 2025

Articulated Insight

Five ways the First Amendment protects your speech – and three ways it does not

by ACLU District of ColumbiaSeptember 19, 2025

A symbolic image of a partially raised metal shutter with "Sorry WE'RE CLOSED" written on it, revealing the U.S. Capitol Building in the background.

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: Government Shutdown Looms, Vaccine Policies Spark Debate, and Sudan Faces a Humanitarian Crisis

by Artemis IngramSeptember 19, 2025

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: Kirk Assassination Shocks U.S.; Israel Strikes Qatar; Brazil’s Bolsonaro Convicted

by TNM StaffSeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Articulated Insight

Reflecting on 9/11: How It Changed Global Security and Affected Minority Communities

by Dr. Frederick EcholsSeptember 11, 2025September 14, 2025

DC Black Church Initiative Calls for DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton to Step Down

by David BeckfordSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 2025

The Narrative Matters

Target: St Louis documentary! Human Testing on Blacks, was this real or just a movie?

by Lacey TurnerAugust 22, 2025August 23, 2025

Justice vs. ‘Just Us’: Should Black People Care About ICE?

by Liz Courquet-LesaulnierAugust 22, 2025

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: Trump’s DEI Cuts, West Bank Expansion, and Colombia Attacks

by Artemis IngramAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025