MVEMNT StaffFree Groceries Across the DMV for Furloughed Workers
When the checks stop, the community steps in. With the government shutdown stretching on, thousands of federal workers and contractors across the DMV are caught in the middle. Bills are still due, groceries are still needed, but no pay is hitting the account.That’s where the Capital Area Food Bank (
Veracity SavantMorgan State Receives Another Groundbreaking $63 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
Morgan State University just made history again. The Baltimore-based HBCU has received a monumental $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the second time she’s invested in the institution in less than five years. The unrestricted gift brings her total contributions to $10
Veracity Savant | October 16, 2025Shaq’s Oldest Daughter, Taahirah O’Neal, Joins Her Father’s $24 Million Mission to Empower Las Vegas Youth
Taahirah O’Neal is officially stepping into her father’s legacy, and building her own in the process. The eldest daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has joined the board of the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation to help lead the development of a $24 million Boys & Girls Club youth facility in Las Vegas
Veracity Savant | October 16, 2025Solange Knowles Becomes USC’s First Scholar in Residence, Set to Teach Course on Music Curation
Solange Knowles is adding another groundbreaking chapter to her ever-expanding artistic legacy. The Grammy award-winning artist and visionary has been appointed as the first all-school scholar in residence at the USC Thornton School of Music, marking a historic collaboration between academia and one
Veracity Savant | October 16, 2025Prince’s “Purple Rain” Musical Returns Home to Minneapolis Ahead of Broadway Debut
It’s happening, Purple Rain is finally heading to Broadway. But before it lights up New York, it’s only right that it premieres where it all began: Minneapolis, Complex reports.The iconic 1984 album and film that made Prince a global phenomenon is getting a stage adaptation that promises to honor hi
Veracity Savant | October 13, 2025Nas’ Mass Appeal & Marvel Unite for Epic Comic Book Series Honoring Hip-Hop Legends
New York Comic Con just witnessed a historic crossover between two cultural powerhouses: hip-hop and Marvel. Through his company Mass Appeal, hip-hop icon Nas has partnered with Marvel to launch Legend Has It…, a limited-edition comic book reimagining some of the greatest figures in rap as superhero
Jade DonovanWhy Women Should Date Multiple People — With Transparency and Honesty
Dating one person at a time often places women at an unfair disadvantage. Too often, commitment is assumed before it’s earned. Meanwhile, the same men who expect exclusivity are rarely offering it in return.For women, the message has long been to choose quickly and stay loyal early. But the truth is
Veracity Savant | October 10, 2025Natalia Bryant Makes Creative Director Debut With Lakers Kobe Tribute
Natalia Bryant is stepping confidently into her creative era. The 22-year-old daughter of the late Kobe Bryant has officially made her debut as a creative director with a short film that hits close to home, celebrating the purple and gold legacy of the Los Angeles Lakers, The Los Angeles Times repor
Veracity Savant | October 9, 2025Landover Church Hosts Job & Resource Fair for Furloughed Workers
In the heart of Prince George’s County, City of Praise Family Ministries (COPFM) is proving that the church is more than just a place of worship; it’s a lifeline. As the government shutdown continues to impact the DMV region, leaving federal workers and contractors without pay or employment, the Lan
Veracity Savant | October 7, 2025DC Design Week Proved the City’s Creatives Are in a League of Their Own
It was just the creative recharge the District needed!Washington, D.C., just wrapped one of its most inspiring weeks of the year. From September 26 to October 5, DC Design Week 2025 (DCDW) transformed the city into a creative playground, proving once again why the District is a powerhouse for innova
Veracity Savant | October 6, 2025Actress Ayo Edebiri Named Chanel’s First Ambassador Under Matthieu Blazy
Ayo Edebiri is officially stepping into the spotlight of luxury fashion. The Emmy-winning actor, writer, and director has been named the newest House Ambassador for Chanel and the first under Matthieu Blazy’s creative direction, Hypebeast reports. The announcement arrives just in time for Blazy’s hi
MVEMNT Staff | October 6, 2025Why So Many Men Don’t Have Close Friends — and Why It Matters for All of Us
If you’ve ever noticed how women roll to brunch or a block party with a squad but men often show up solo or with just one homie, you’re not imagining it. Research says more than 1 in 7 men don’t have a single close friend. That gap in connection isn’t just sad — it’s dangerous. Because when men don’
Veracity Savant | October 3, 2025Former Obama Official & Media Founder Ashley Allison Makes History as First Black Woman to Own The Root
The Root has officially come home. The pioneering Black news and culture outlet is now Black-owned once again, thanks to CNN commentator and former Obama-Biden White House official Ashley Allison, who purchased the site through her company, Watering Hole Media, The Root reports. For Allison, the mov
Veracity Savant | October 2, 2025Wale to Produce New Crime Drama About D.C. Hitman Wayne “Silk” Perry
Wale is stepping into a whole new lane and taking D.C. culture with him. The Grammy-nominated rapper is officially making his debut as an executive producer with Silk, an upcoming crime drama about infamous ’90s hitman Wayne “Silk” Perry, Billboard reports.Still in early development, the series will
MVEMNT Staff | October 1, 2025DMV Feds, We Got You: Shutdown Survival Guide
It’s official—the government shut down at 12:01 a.m. on October 1st, and if you’re a federal worker in the DMV, you already know what that means. No paycheck, endless waiting on Congress to “figure it out,” and that familiar pit in your stomach wondering how long this ride is gonna last.This isn’t n
Veracity Savant | October 1, 2025D.C. Native, Princess Ariana Austin Makonnen of Ethiopia, Launches New Podcast for Creatives Who Dream Big
Her Royal Highness Princess Ariana Austin Makonnen has worn many crowns, royal, cultural, and creative. Now, she’s adding podcast host to the list with “Building Boldly,” a brand-new show and resource hub spotlighting the founders, artists, and changemakers shaping the future of culture.Princess Ari
Veracity Savant | September 30, 2025Shonda Rhimes Becomes First Black Woman to Have Building Named in Her Honor at Dartmouth College
Shonda Rhimes is rewriting the script again, this time off-screen. The powerhouse behind Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and Bridgerton just became the first Black woman to have a building named in her honor at Dartmouth College.Rhimes, a 1991 Dartmouth alum, is pledging $15 million to support the school’s
MVEMNT Staff | September 29, 2025Barbershop to Speakeasy: Manifest 002 Has It All
Manifest 002 has touched down in Union Market—and if you’re looking for the new spot that has everything you didn’t know you needed, this is it. Haircuts? Check. Boutique shopping? Yep. Chef-driven dining and cocktails? Absolutely. A speakeasy for when you’re not ready to go home yet? Say less.This
Veracity Savant | September 29, 2025Former Educator Launches “Black Parenting Academy” to Help Parents Raising High-Achieving Children
Black kids are out here shining brighter than ever, from viral TikTok dancers to pee-wee athletes already looking like they’re headed to the draft, and even toddler sensations whose viral moments keep the internet in a chokehold. But with the spotlight comes tough decisions, pressure, and sometimes
Veracity Savant | September 26, 2025Nike Celebrates Virgil Abloh With New “Codes” Paris Exhibit Set to Open on His Birthday
Virgil Abloh’s impact is still unfolding, this time in Paris, where Nike and the Virgil Abloh Archive™ are teaming up for a 10-day celebration of his brilliance. “Virgil Abloh: The Codes” is Europe’s first major exhibition devoted to his work, landing at the legendary Grand Palais from September 30
Veracity Savant | September 26, 2025Live Nation Invests in Black-Owned Music & Gaming Focused Company, Cxmmunity Media
Black culture, gaming, and music are about to get an even bigger spotlight. Cxmmunity Media, the Black-owned entertainment and events company at the center of it all, just secured a six-figure strategic investment from Live Nation Urban, Variety reports. And trust, it’s not just about the money, it’
Michelle5 Reasons to Drink Rosé in the Fall
Traditionally, Rosé is a spring and summer sip—but some traditions are worth breaking.For years, the American wine market has painted Rosé as a warm-weather thing. Served chilled, it became the go-to refresher for hot days, the glass you reached for at pool parties, picnics, and rooftop brunches. Wi
Veracity Savant | September 24, 2025New Creative Studio Brings Hollywood-Quality Production to Prince George’s County
Who says you have to pack your bags for L.A., Atlanta, or New York to get movie-level production quality? Prince George’s County, Maryland, just got its own slice of Hollywood thanks to ideaPlexMD, a new creative hub bringing blockbuster energy to the DMV, WTOP News reports.Tucked away on a quiet st
Veracity Savant | September 23, 2025Prairie View A&M Becomes First HBCU to Launch Sickle Cell Warrior Program for Students
Prairie View A&M University is taking student health to the next level with the launch of its Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a first-of-its-kind pilot program designed to support students living with sickle cell disease. The initiative, which officially kicked off on September 17, 2025, is set
