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Trae Young stats show he is a top point guard now playing for the Washington Wizards.
Posted inSports

Disc Sports: Wizards’ Big Gamble: Can Trae Young Turn It Around?

by Keyon Wordman, All Things SportsJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Trae Young, the four-time All-Star, has joined the Washington Wizards in a game-changing trade. With his elite stats and playmaking, fans are eager to see if he can lead the team to playoff success.

A Black teacher instructing children in a classroom, with Martin Luther King Jr.'s portrait in the background, symbolizing his influence.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

MLK’s Missing Legacy: Woke Warrior Part 2

by Mike GreenJanuary 6, 2026January 6, 2026
A festive flat lay featuring a "HAPPY NEW YEAR" banner on a red and white striped string, set against a dark wooden background with eucalyptus leaves.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

What are you changing for the New Year of 2026?

by The Newsletter 05January 1, 2026January 1, 2026
A festive New Year’s Eve setup featuring fireworks, celebratory food, and a cozy atmosphere for safe celebrations.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

New Year’s Eve is a time for leaving the old in the past and partying very safely

by The Newsletter 05December 26, 2025December 26, 2025
Washington DC things to do include visiting the U.S. Botanic Garden's holiday display featuring a miniature Capitol model surrounded by poinsettias.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Things To Do In D.C.: U.S. Botanic Garden, National Mall Monuments, and and New Year’s Fun

by Artemis IngramDecember 24, 2025December 24, 2025
Red Christmas stocking filled with coal, symbolizing SSM Health’s $74M minority participation gap, against a cobblestone street background.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Special Report Part 3: SSM Health: Demanding Accountability: What Needs to Change

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Brely Evans in a red dress promoting the Family Ties Christmas Special, featuring stars from The Voice and Sunday’s Best.
Posted inEvent

DISC Plus: Brely Evans’ Family Ties Christmas Special: A Star-Studded Holiday Event

by David BeckfordDecember 18, 2025December 26, 2025
Red Christmas stocking filled with coal, symbolizing SSM Health’s $74M minority participation gap, against a cobblestone street background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Special Report Part 2: SSM Health: The Human Cost of Broken Commitments

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 18, 2025December 19, 2025
Festive album cover of A Good Time Coming (March of the Nutcracker) featuring a nutcracker and celebratory holiday design.
Posted inMusic

Why A Good Time Coming Is This Year’s Holiday Hit

by David BeckfordDecember 15, 2025December 16, 2025
Corporate leaders engaging with diverse staff in a collaborative meeting about inclusive leadership strategies.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

The Quiet Commitment: Inclusive Leadership in Action

by Pam McElvane, CEO, Publisher & Author, Promena Set The StandardDecember 11, 2025December 14, 2025
Fresh vegetables in a grocery cart symbolizing SNAP program benefits and healthy food choices.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

SNAP Program Benefits: Should Food Choices Change?

by David BeckfordDecember 10, 2025December 13, 2025
Illustration of global fraud in 2025, featuring a globe, money bags, handcuffs, and digital code representing corruption and cyber scams."
Posted inWorld Matters

Major Fraud Scandals in 2025: Global Corruption, AI-Driven Cybercrime, and Healthcare Fraud

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 6, 2025December 10, 2025
Netflix logo in bold red letters on a black background, symbolizing the global streaming service.
Posted inWorld Matters

Top World News Stories Making Headlines This Week: Supreme Court, Global Conflicts, and Netflix’s $72B Deal

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 6, 2025December 6, 2025
Image of LaKricia Cox, Executive Director of the Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Red Cross in Missouri.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

American Red Cross in Missouri: LaKricia Cox Leads Holiday Readiness and Volunteer Efforts

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 4, 2025December 5, 2025
A display of Campbell's soup cans with the iconic red and white label, symbolizing the brand's legacy amidst controversy.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Campbell’s Soup Faces Backlash Over Racist Remarks and Product Quality Concerns

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025
A promotional graphic for the AABE Powering Forward Symposium, featuring the event title, date, and location with a modern blue design.
Posted inEvent

Powering Forward: AABE to Host Premier National Energy Symposium Elevating Innovation, Leadership & U.S. Energy Security

by TNM StaffNovember 26, 2025November 28, 2025
Quincy Branch and a volunteer holding a turkey and a t-shirt during the Thanksgiving meal giveaway in St. Louis.
Posted inFeatured

More Than a Meal: A Community Comes Together This Thanksgiving

by Artemis IngramNovember 24, 2025November 25, 2025
Tiana Williams and Reggie Williams smile together at the Boys & Girls Clubs Herbert Hoover Club during a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway event.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

NFL Stars Jameson & Isaiah Williams Donate Turkeys to 200+ Families

by Artemis IngramNovember 24, 2025November 27, 2025
Illustration of a Target store under stormy skies, symbolizing economic challenges like tariffs, inflation, and government shutdowns.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Navigating the Storm: How Economic Headwinds Are Testing Big-Box Retailers Like Target

by TNM StaffNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025
Chicago Police Department patch featuring the city’s emblem and motto, "Urbs in Horto," symbolizing Chicago's history and values.
Posted inFeatured

Protests, Policing, and Property Taxes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordNovember 14, 2025December 20, 2025
 Illustration of a basketball player under a spotlight surrounded by floating money, symbolizing gambling scandals in professional sports.
Posted inSports

NBA, NFL, MLB: How Gambling Scandals Are Shaking Sports

by Artemis IngramNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025
Posted inNational

The Promise of Using A.I. Technology to Detect Breast Cancer

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025
A composite image featuring the Dallas Cowboys logo, a football player, and a metallic background, symbolizing NFL news and tragedy.
Posted inSports

DISC Sports: NFL Tragedy to NBA Injury Woes and India’s Historic Cricket Win

by Artemis IngramNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
Protest sign reading 'Say No to Jim Crow 2.0' with a bold red 'X' emphasizing rejection of systemic inequities.
Posted inArticulated Insight

Are Americans Experiencing Jim Crow 2.0?

by Dr. Langston CarterNovember 2, 2025November 3, 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.
Posted inTrends

Understanding the Impact of the 2025 Government Shutdown on Communities of Color

by David BeckfordOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025

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