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Former President Obama reacts to Israel-Hamas deal to end conflict in Gaza

Former President Barack Obama is speaking out after the White House announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas to end the deadly conflict in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023. “After two years of unimaginable loss and suffering for Israeli

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to “a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace”? It took pressure on both Israel and Hamas from the United States, Arab countries and Turkey, each saying it was time to end a 2-year-old war that has devastated the

Andra Day accuses ex-manager of stealing $1.6 million in new lawsuit

Andra Day claims, amid a contentious split from her manager, Jeff Evans, she’s been left broke and facing eviction because of his “greed.” On Tuesday, October 7, the 40-year-old singer and award-winning actress filed a lawsuit against Evans in Los Angeles, accusing him of being “caught red-handed stealing,” Variety reported. 

Ageless Style: Detroit Seniors Slay The Runway For A Worthy Cause

by Jameelah Mullen October 9, 2025 These golden years are meant for thriving. Metro Detroit seniors proved style has no age limit at the Senior Solutions Annual Fashion Gala.  The Oct. 8 event was sponsored by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to

‘Why you playing yourself?’: Hakeem Jeffries clashes with Republican in explosive hallway confrontation over government shutdown

Things got testy at the U.S. Capitol after Republican Rep. Mike Lawler approached Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, resulting in an explosive hallway confrontation. The exchange between Lawler and Jeffries, both congressmen from New York, highlighted the continued political divide—and the high emotions attached to it—as the government shutdown

R&B Legend Sybil To Celebrate Her Aggie Pride at HBCU Homecoming Parade

by Jameelah Mullen October 9, 2025 The songstress is coming home. At North Carolina A&T State University’s 2025 Homecoming, alumna and singer Sybil Lynch, better known as Sybil, will serve as the grand marshal for the event parade. During its 99th annual homecoming celebration on Oct 11, Sybil will lead the

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing issues at airports

Former President Obama reacts to Israel-Hamas deal to end conflict in Gaza

Former President Barack Obama is speaking out after the White House announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas to end the deadly conflict in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023. “After two years of unimaginable loss and suffering for Israeli

What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza

A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to “a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace”? It took pressure on both Israel and Hamas from the United States, Arab countries and Turkey, each saying it was time to end a 2-year-old war that has devastated the

Andra Day accuses ex-manager of stealing $1.6 million in new lawsuit

Andra Day claims, amid a contentious split from her manager, Jeff Evans, she’s been left broke and facing eviction because of his “greed.” On Tuesday, October 7, the 40-year-old singer and award-winning actress filed a lawsuit against Evans in Los Angeles, accusing him of being “caught red-handed stealing,” Variety reported. 

Ageless Style: Detroit Seniors Slay The Runway For A Worthy Cause

by Jameelah Mullen October 9, 2025 These golden years are meant for thriving. Metro Detroit seniors proved style has no age limit at the Senior Solutions Annual Fashion Gala.  The Oct. 8 event was sponsored by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services to

‘Why you playing yourself?’: Hakeem Jeffries clashes with Republican in explosive hallway confrontation over government shutdown

Things got testy at the U.S. Capitol after Republican Rep. Mike Lawler approached Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, resulting in an explosive hallway confrontation. The exchange between Lawler and Jeffries, both congressmen from New York, highlighted the continued political divide—and the high emotions attached to it—as the government shutdown

R&B Legend Sybil To Celebrate Her Aggie Pride at HBCU Homecoming Parade

by Jameelah Mullen October 9, 2025 The songstress is coming home. At North Carolina A&T State University’s 2025 Homecoming, alumna and singer Sybil Lynch, better known as Sybil, will serve as the grand marshal for the event parade. During its 99th annual homecoming celebration on Oct 11, Sybil will lead the

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing issues at airports