MVEMNT StaffForget the AP x Swatch Hype. Here Are 6 Black-Owned Watch Brands Worth Your Money
Scroll through any timeline this week and you’ll see the same thing on loop: the Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” collab. Eight Bioceramic pocket watches. A $400 entry point into Royal Oak design language. Lines forming outside Swatch stores before the May 16 drop. Watch Twitter is at war. TikTo
Jamaal BennerThe AI Boom Made History in 2025. Black Founders Were Locked Out of the Room.
If 2024 was the year venture capital quietly walked back its promises to Black founders, 2025 was the year the industry stopped pretending the promises ever happened.Global venture funding in 2025 hit its third-largest annual total in history, fueled almost entirely by an AI spending spree that push
Jade DonovanThanks to Meta, Your DMs Aren’t Private Anymore
Every receipt, every situationship screenshot, every “don’t tell nobody I said this.” Meta can read it all starting today.Go check your Instagram DMs. That last message you sent? Meta can read it now.As of today, May 8, 2026, end-to-end encryption is gone from Instagram. No more sealed envelope. Mar
MVEMNT Staff | May 9, 2026Threads Said What We Were Thinking: This Week’s Funniest Takes on Money, Love & Being Tired
Black Twitter didn’t die. It moved. And anybody who’s been on Threads in the last six months knows the family reunion has officially relocated. The jokes are sharper, the discourse is messier, and somebody’s auntie keeps quote-replying with the entire backstory of a man you’ve never met.We’ve been s
MVEMNT Staff | May 6, 2026Date Cancelled: 7 Real Reasons to Cancel a First Date Before You Even Show Up
Date cancelled memes are running Threads right now, and listen, they’re hilarious. Folks are dragging potential dates for everything from dirty cars to mystery husbands calling from her phone. Great for a laugh, even better for a group chat send. But underneath all the jokes is something real: peopl
MVEMNT Staff | May 1, 2026What Spirit’s Shutdown Means for Your Next Flight
You never flew Spirit. You swore you never would. Doesn’t matter, your next flight just got more expensive anyway.Pour one out for Spirit Airlines, the carrier that taught a generation that legroom is a luxury, water is à la carte, and “free personal item” means whatever fits in a shoebox. After two
MVEMNT Staff | April 29, 2026The Supreme Court Just Gutted Black Voting Power
Breaking – Civil RightsIn a 6-3 decision, the court’s conservative majority weakened a cornerstone of the Voting Rights Act, making it far harder for Black communities to fight discriminatory district maps.The United States Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling Wednesday that civil rights advo
MVEMNT Staff | April 27, 20267 Reasons Why Celebrity Relationships Aren’t Goals
We’ve been sold a fantasy. It’s time to stop buying it.Every few months, a new celebrity couple captures our imagination. We follow their red carpet appearances, dissect their social media captions, and quietly whisper “that’s what I want.” But the reality? Celebrity relationships are often the last
MVEMNT Staff | April 24, 2026Black People Face Higher Cancer Death Rates. A 10-minute Workout May Be Part of the Answer.
The data on cancer disparities in the Black community is sobering — and largely rooted in systemic inequity. But new science on what movement does to cancer cells gives us something powerful: a reason to keep moving.The numbers we can’t ignoreCancer is the second leading cause of death for Black men
MVEMNT Staff | April 17, 2026Sun’s Out, Skin’s Protected — 6 Black-Owned Sunscreens You Need
Block party season. Festival season. Cookout season. Whatever you call it, it means hours in the sun — dancing, eating, laughing, living. And while those long golden afternoons feel like pure joy, your skin is quietly absorbing something else: ultraviolet radiation that can cause real, lasting damag
MVEMNT Staff | April 4, 2026Save Big and Skip the Lines With the MVEMNT Season Pass
Summer Is Calling — And MVEMNT Is ReadyBack-to-back 80-degree days have arrived like a preview of what’s ahead, and if you’ve been outside lately, you already know: everyone is ready. The energy is different. The city is waking up. And MVEMNT is showing up with its biggest season yet.This summer, we
Leah HenryWhen Culture Becomes Curriculum: Cardi B’s Impact Heads to Howard University
In a move that blends culture, business, and higher education, Howard University is introducing a new course that places one of hip hop’s most talked-about artists at the center of academic study. Inspired by the marketing rollout of Cardi B’s sophomore album Am I The Drama?, the class reflects a br
Leah Henry | March 27, 2026Celebrating Women’s History: Angie Ange Didn’t Leave the Culture, She Elevated It As a Media Executive
In the DMV, Angie Ange is more than a voice. She is a presence, a memory, and for many, a constant through different chapters of life. For over a decade, listeners woke up with her, drove home with her, and found comfort in her words during late-night shifts. But today, her impact has taken on a new
Leah Henry | March 25, 2026What to Know About the “No Kings” Protest Set for Washington, D.C. This Weekend
Washington, D.C., is preparing for another major moment of civic action as demonstrators gather for the latest “No Kings” protest scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. The event is part of a broader nationwide movement that has been building momentum over the past year, drawing attention to politi
Leah Henry | March 23, 2026Flying Soon? TSA Lines Could Be Longer Than Your Flight
Travelers heading to the airport this week are being urged to plan ahead and arrive significantly earlier than usual, as security delays continue to impact airports across the country. At Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, officials recently issued a warning advising passe
MVEMNT Staff | March 20, 2026Carla Hall Just Brought Her Southern Roots Back to DC with bumblebirds
The beloved Top Chef star is back in the restaurant game after nearly a decade. The buzz is real. The verdict? Still forming.After nearly a decade away from the restaurant world, Carla Hall has officially made her return to the DMV. Today, bumblebirds opens its doors at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE on C
Leah Henry | March 20, 2026Not Just Vibes: Women Are Prioritizing Substance This Season
In a culture that has long centered beauty as the ultimate currency, a new shift is making itself known. Women are redefining what admiration looks like, and the results say a lot about where we are as a society. According to a recent survey of 2,000 women, the traits that stand out most are not phy
Leah Henry | March 18, 2026Teyana Taylor Takes the Lead as ESSENCE Festival Eyes a Cultural Comeback
For years, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has stood as one of the most important cultural gatherings celebrating Black music, entertainment, and community. But in recent years, the beloved festival has faced a mix of criticism and growing pains that have left some longtime attendees questioning its
Leah Henry | March 18, 2026Sinners Makes History at the Oscars as Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan Lead a Night of Black Excellence
View this post on Instagram Hollywood’s biggest night turned into a celebration of culture, storytelling, and long overdue recognition as Sinners emerged as one of the defining winners at this year’s Academy Awards. The film, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan
MVEMNT Staff | March 13, 2026Black Female DJs in the DMV Are Elevating the Game
At MVEMNT, inclusion is not something we talk about. It is something we do. From the events we produce to the talent we platform, we have always made it a priority to put Black women behind the decks. In a DJ industry that has long been dominated by men, we take pride in intentionally creating space
Leah Henry | March 13, 2026Celebrating Women’s History: Sommer Hill’s DMV Podcast Bootcamp Lifts New Voices
In the ever growing podcast industry, Sommer Hill is proving that success is not just about building a platform. It is also about creating opportunities for others. The DMV based creator, who hosts the It’s Sommer Time Podcast and runs Sommer Time Production, is using her experience in journalism an
Leah Henry | March 11, 2026Live Nation’s Settlement With the DOJ Could Change the Concert Ticket Experience
A high stakes legal fight that could have reshaped the live entertainment industry has taken a surprising turn. Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a closely watched antitrust lawsuit that accused the company of dominating
Leah Henry | March 9, 2026Buckle Up: Airline Ticket Prices May Soon Take Off Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Travelers hoping to score cheap flights this year may soon face higher prices at the airport. A growing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and airline executives say those changes could quickly show up in the cost of plane tickets.According to airline in
Leah Henry | March 6, 2026Longer Days and Warmer Weather Give the DMV the Perfect Excuse to Get Outside This Weekend
After days of gray skies and damp conditions, the DMV is finally getting a break. The first full weekend of March is shaping up to bring warmer temperatures and a shift toward spring, giving residents a perfect reason to step outside.According to a recent forecast from FOX 5 DC, temperatures on Satu
