A Black woman who was fired from her job as a city clerk in Haines City, Florida, will get $550,000 to settle her federal lawsuit against the city and its mayor for alleged racial discrimination, defamation, harassment and retaliation. Erica Anderson was hired as a deputy clerk by Haines City in 2017 and then promoted…
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson have no problem showing public displays of affection. The Palm Beach socialite and the oldest son of President Donald Trump locked lips in front of photographers while on their way to the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey on July 13. Donald Trump Jr. warned about his…
Zohran Mamdani takes photos with union members during a campaign rally at the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council headquarters in New York on July 2, 2025. AP Photo/Richard Drew When Zohran Mamdani announced his candidacy for mayor of New York City, political observers noted his progressive platform and legislative record. But understanding the Democratic candidate’s…
It’s been almost a year since Memphis police lied on their police report, accusing a Black man named Mario Shaw of assaulting them when surveillance video clearly shows them attacking him by punching, kicking, tasering and biting him over a dispute with a neighbor about dog poop. But as usual, the cops were cleared of…
It appears siblings Willow Smith, 24, and Jaden Smith, 27, ended a recent lunch outing on a sour note. Footage recently surfaced showing the children of Hollywood stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith meeting up at Bubby’s restaurant in Manhattan, New York City, on July 10. The two were spotted enjoying a casual meal…
Source: AndreyPopov / Getty Despite rising incomes, many Black Americans continue to face major hurdles when it comes to saving for retirement, according to the 2025 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. The survey, which included an oversample of Black workers and retirees, revealed that the racial wealth gap persists across income…
A Missouri police officer working off-duty security in the Kansas City suburb of Westport now faces both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit after a bystander captured video of him kneeing a restrained man in the neck during an arrest in July 2024. Kansas City Officer Christopher Showalter was indicted last week by a Jackson…
(L-R) RZA Athelston Mayers, Rihanna, and Riot Rose Mayers attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount Pictures “Smurfs” at Paramount Pictures Studios on July 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) At the “Smurfs” premier, the Fenty mogul opened up about raising her kids screen-free, channeling her late father’s influence as…
The opinions expressed in audio and on this page are those of the author. This episode of The Covfefe Chronicles digs into the devastating floods that swept across Texas this month, leaving at least 120 dead, dozens of children among them, and over 170 people still missing at the height of the disaster. The water may have…
Michelle Obama is speaking her truth about entering a new chapter of life, and her candid reflections are resonating deeply with women while stirring up angst within her staunchest critics. During a recent episode of her podcast “IMO,” the former first lady shared intimate thoughts about experiencing personal freedom for the first time in decades,…
