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Music and Faith Collide in Baton Rouge This Weekend

April 25, 2026

This Sunday at 3 p. m. , a free concert at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will bring together musicians from different faiths to celebrate unity. The annual Sounds of CommUNITY event, now in its third decade, started in 1991 as a way to bridge gaps between religious groups through music. Instead o

politics

Pope Leo XIV’s peace message faces pushback from Trump

April 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the U. S. , has spent decades in Peru as a missionary. He’s also a strong advocate for global peace. Yet President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and questioning his stance on nuclear weapons. In a 334-word social media

health

A Small-Town Clinic’s Big Comeback

March 21, 2026

In Pineville, South Carolina, a once-forgotten health clinic has reopened its doors after years of neglect. The Maude E. Callen Clinic, which opened in 1953, was a lifeline for Berkeley County’s low-income families—especially Black women and children. For decades, it provided care where hospitals we

religion

Pope Talks to Journalist Who Questions a Powerful Catholic Group

March 16, 2026

The head of the Catholic Church sat down with a British writer who claims that a well‑known religious community is hiding serious problems. The meeting took place on Monday in the heart of Vatican City. The writer, who has published a book last year about the organization, asked the pope to start an

health

A Giant in Public Health: William Foege's Legacy

January 25, 2026

William Foege, a towering figure in public health, passed away at his Atlanta home. He was 89. His work was crucial in wiping out smallpox in the 1970s, a massive win for global health. Later, he led the U. S. response to the early AIDS crisis as the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve

health

Chicago's West Side: A Tale of Two Neighborhoods

January 15, 2026

Chicago's West Side tells a stark story of inequality. Just five miles from the Loop, where life expectancy is a high 87. 3 years, neighborhoods like West Garfield Park see residents living on average 20 years less. This gap, driven by factors like crime, drug use, and lack of resources, has persist

politics

U. S. Eyes Nigeria from the Skies: A New Chapter in Security Cooperation

December 22, 2025

The U. S. has been keeping a close watch on Nigeria from above since late November. This isn't just any ordinary surveillance; it's a sign that the U. S. and Nigeria are teaming up more closely on security matters. But what exactly are they looking for? That's the big question. This surge in survei

religion

A Fresh Start for the Vatican: Pope Leo's Vision

December 22, 2025

Pope Leo, the first U. S. pope, recently shared his vision for the Catholic Church in a Christmas speech to Vatican cardinals. He expressed his support for the reforms initiated by his predecessor, Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this year. Francis was known for his efforts to make the Church

celebrities

Jelly Roll's Journey: From Prison to Pardon

December 19, 2025

Jelly Roll, the country star, has been granted a pardon by Tennessee's governor. This move acknowledges his efforts to turn his life around after a troubled past. The rapper-turned-singer, whose real name is Jason Deford, has been open about his journey from drugs and prison to redemption. The gove

sports

O'Shaquie Foster: The Journey of a Texas-Born Boxing Star

December 6, 2025

O'Shaquie Foster, the WBC super-featherweight champion, has a story that goes beyond the ring. Born in Orange, Texas, near the Louisiana border, Foster's journey is as unique as his name. His name, originally O'Shanique Dominique Williams Foster, was misspelled as a child, leading to the name we kno