Veracity SavantRapper Toosii to Take His First Official D1 Football Visit at University of Maryland
Rapper-turned-athlete? That’s the path platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated artist Toosii is walking as he gears up for a brand-new chapter in his life. The North Carolina native is heading to College Park this weekend for his first official Division I football visit with Maryland during its season
Veracity Savant | August 29, 2025Howard University Alumna Launches First AI-Powered App Connecting Social Media to Restaurant Sales
If you’ve ever saved a restaurant on TikTok only to forget about it the next time you’re hungry, a new app just solved that problem. Meet “Troodie,” the AI-powered social commerce platform turning foodie content into actual meals, and it’s hitting the scene just in time for National Black Business M
Veracity Savant | August 28, 2025Jeezy & Uber Partner to Give 101 Free Rides After Rescue Trip to Bmore
Some rap stories get told in the booth. Others happen on the road. For Jeezy, one unforgettable Uber ride turned into a full-circle moment of giving back.It all went down when the Atlanta legend was leaving ATL for his Baltimore tour stop at The Lyric on Aug. 1. Mother Nature wasn’t on his side—bad
MVEMNT StaffFrom Situationship to Something Real? Check the Signs.
We’re officially in the middle of cuffin’ season draft season. The summer flings are winding down, the rooftop parties are getting cooler, and fall is already knocking at the door. And with it comes that question: is your summer situationship worth drafting into a relationship?It’s one thing when it
Veracity Savant | August 27, 2025Coko of SWV Shares Heartfelt Harlem Reunion With Activist Attallah Shabazz
Coko of the legendary R&B trio SWV recently shared a moment that felt straight out of a family photo album—unexpected, warm, and layered with history. While staying at the Renaissance Hotel on 125th Street in Harlem, she stepped off the elevator and was greeted by a face she never thought she’d see
Veracity Savant | August 25, 2025From Haiti to D.C., Charles Jean-Pierre Is Painting Pathways Across the Diaspora
Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre has always seen art as more than paint on canvas. To him, it’s a meeting ground for history, culture, and imagination. The Washington, D.C.–based artist, educator, and cultural practitioner traces his creative spirit back to his Haitian upbringing in Chicago, where vibra
Veracity Savant | August 22, 2025Steph Curry Teams Up With Google As Their New Performance Advisor
Steph Curry isn’t just draining threes on the court; he’s making big moves off it, too. The Golden State Warriors superstar and Olympic champion just signed a long-term partnership with Google, stepping into a new role as the company’s official Performance Advisor, Black Enterprise reports.In this r
Veracity Savant | August 22, 2025New NFL & Crocs Collab Drops This Season
NFL Sundays are about to get a lot more stylish — and comfy. The league just announced a multi-year deal with Crocs, and the new collection is dropping September 18, right in time for you to rep your squad from head to toe… literally.The NFL x Crocs Collection is giving fans team spirit with a twist
Veracity Savant | August 21, 2025Actress Storm Reid Turned Her Summer Disney Vacay Into a Foodie Adventure
A girl’s gotta eat, even at Disney!Storm Reid is proving she knows her way around more than just a Hollywood set — she also knows how to eat her way through Walt Disney World. The actress, best known for her standout roles in Euphoria and The Last of Us, recently spent a few days living her best Dis
Veracity Savant | August 19, 2025How Bmore Native Cierra Brooks Is Leading the Next Wave in Entertainment
Some people talk about changing the game. Cierra Brooks is actually doing it. The Baltimore native, now bicoastal between the DMV, New York, and LA, is the CEO and founder of The Cî Agency—a brand powerhouse built on authenticity, culture, and that rare mix of business savvy and creative magic.Brook
Veracity Savant | August 19, 2025Allen Iverson Heads Out on Book Tour This Fall With New Memoir “Misunderstood”
Allen Iverson is ready to remind the world why he’s one of one. The Hall of Famer just announced that he’s heading out on a book tour this October to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated memoir, Misunderstood, BET reports.The tour will kick off in New York before making its way to New Jer
Veracity Savant | August 15, 2025Jay-Z’s Limited Edition ‘Book of HOV’ Tribute Sells for $163K at Christie’s Auction
Brooklyn’s own JAY-Z just added another W to his already legendary legacy, and this time, it’s in the world of rare books. A limited-edition, autographed copy of The Book of HOV: A Tribute to JAY-Z just sold for a jaw-dropping $163,800 at Christie’s auction house, Black Enterprise reports. Yes, you
Veracity Savant | August 15, 2025Rap Snacks Set to Hit Wawa Shelves This Fall
Before it was the “official snack of hip hop,” Rap Snacks was just a big dream in the mind of Philadelphia native James Lindsay. Back in 1994, Lindsay had a vision: take the boldness of hip-hop and the flavor of your favorite corner store chips, and put them together in a way no one had ever seen. T
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Veracity Savant | August 14, 2025Venus Williams Honored With New Barbie Promoting Gender Pay Equity
Barbie is back on the court with Venus Williams, and this time, she’s serving a powerful message with her legendary backhand. Mattel is releasing a brand-new Venus Williams Barbie doll this week, honoring not just her status as a seven-time Grand Slam champion, but also her fight for gender pay equ
Veracity Savant | August 14, 2025Angel Reese Is Dropping Her First Reebok Shoe & Shaping the Future of the WNBA
Angel Reese isn’t just one of the most talked-about players in the WNBA; she’s setting the standard for what the league’s next era looks like. The Chicago Sky forward, already a two-time All-Star in just her second season, is now making history off the court with her first signature sneaker, the Ang
Veracity Savant | August 11, 2025How Mercy Chikowore Became the Go-to Publicist for Black Excellence in the DMV
Mercy Chikowore is a public relations strategist and cultural curator and, as she puts it, “everyone’s biggest cheerleader,” but that’s only the surface. Based in Washington, D.C., Chikowore’s journey spans continents—she was born in Tokyo, raised in Zimbabwe and Switzerland, and has been rooted in
Veracity Savant | August 11, 2025Morgan State Engineers Showcase Futuristic Autonomous Wheelchair at BWI Airport
Morgan State University is proving that innovation and leadership go hand in hand—this time with a futuristic mobility solution that could change the travel game for people with disabilities. At Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport, the HBCU unveiled its cutting-edge au
MVEMNT Staff | August 8, 2025Tariffs Just Hit Hard—And Black America Could Feel It the Most
It’s official—tariffs are here, and your wallet is about to notice.The new trade rules have dropped like a ton of bricks on everything from cars to coffee, clothes to electronics. Average U.S. tariffs now sit at a jaw-dropping 18.6%, the highest they’ve been in decades. And before you shrug and thin
Veracity Savant | August 8, 2025Kehlani’s “Nini’s Fluff & Fold” Brings Free Laundry Day to Single Moms in the DMV
Kehlani is proving once again that her heart is just as big as her voice. The Grammy-nominated artist has teamed up with the nonprofit Current Initiatives to bless single mothers across the country with a little extra love — and a lot of clean clothes.In celebration of her new single “FOLDED,” Kehla
Veracity Savant | August 7, 2025John Wall Brings His Star Power to Brooklyn for Barriers Worldwide’s 3rd Annual Basketball Camp
DC will always love John Wall. From his electric on-court plays to his deep connection with the community, the former Washington Wizards star remains a hometown hero. But this summer, Wall’s giving that same energy to Brooklyn—and it’s all love.On August 16th, the five-time NBA All-Star is teaming u
Veracity Savant | August 7, 2025Sandlot DC Is Bringing the Vibes to Northeast With Its Newest Community Space
If you’ve ever stumbled into a Sandlot pop-up and left with new music to add to your playlist, a full belly, and a group of new friends, you already know—these spaces are not your average hangouts. What began as a one-time activation during the 2018 MLB All-Star Game has blossomed into a cultural ma
Veracity Savant | August 7, 202542 Dugg’s Son Publishes a Children’s Book on Autism, and It’s the Sweetest Thing Ever
Detroit rapper 42 Dugg is showing the world that it’s bigger than just rap. While we’ve come to know him for his music and street anthems, recently he’s shining for something a little different. His young son, D’aire, is officially a co-author, publishing a new children’s book, My Kind of Normal, th
Veracity Savant | August 7, 2025Kawhi Leonard Builds Courts and Community in Rwanda
Kawhi Leonard just dropped 30, but not on the court—this time, it was in Kigali.The two-time NBA champ known for his silent swagger just made a loud statement in Rwanda, and it had nothing to do with a buzzer-beater. Kawhi Leonard spent four transformative days in Kigali as the headliner for the 202
