Veracity SavantCollege Friends Open First Black-Owned Pharmacy in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville just got a historic upgrade in health care. Good Brothers Pharmacy, the city’s first Black-owned pharmacy, has officially opened its doors in the Russell neighborhood, and the excitement is real, AfroTech reports.The vision comes from longtime friends turned founders, DeShawn King and Isa
Veracity Savant | September 15, 2025Al Roker Debuts New Animated Weather Series on PBS Kids
Al Roker is taking his talents from forecasting your morning showers to forecasting kids’ imaginations with his brand-new animated series, Weather Hunters, which premiered September 8 on PBS Kids, the LA Times reports.The “Today” show legend grew up glued to Saturday morning cartoons, sketching char
Veracity Savant | September 15, 2025Meet Chef Rock Harper, the Visionary Behind D.C.’s First Phone-Free Bar
D.C. nightlife just got a bold new twist, and it comes courtesy of Rahman “Rock” Harper. The James Beard-nominated chef, Hell’s Kitchen season three winner, and owner of Queen Mothers DC is stepping outside the kitchen to reimagine how we connect — literally. His latest venture, Hush Harbor, recentl
Veracity Savant | September 15, 2025Michael Jordan’s Legendary McJordan BBQ Sauce Is Back on the Market for $6K
Some collectibles are sneakers, some are trading cards, and then there’s a gallon of 30-year-old barbecue sauce with Michael Jordan’s name on it. Yes, you read that right. The legendary McJordan BBQ sauce, originally created for McDonald’s 1992 McJordan sandwich, is back on the market and currently
Veracity Savant | September 15, 2025Mariah Carey to Perform at Amazon Rainforest Charity Concert
Mariah Carey is taking her talents from Madison Square Garden to the middle of the Amazon, and the stage setup alone sounds legendary. The superstar has been tapped to headline the Amazônia Live – Today and Always concert on Sept. 17, performing on a floating stage in the middle of Brazil’s Guamá Ri
Veracity Savant | September 12, 2025Shaboozey Launches New Label & Signs First Country Artist
Shaboozey isn’t slowing down. Fresh off the chart-smashing success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and the current reign of “Good News” on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, he’s adding another title to his growing list of accomplishments: label head, Billboard reports.The Virginia-bred star is expanding hi
Veracity Savant | September 11, 2025Serena & Venus Williams Launch New Program for Underserved Youth
Serena and Venus Williams are trading in trophies for textbooks with the launch of a new education and mentorship initiative, the Williams Family Excellence Program, Black Enterprise reports. In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Foundation, the sisters are making sure unde
Veracity Savant | September 10, 2025Yeleen Beauty Opens D.C.’s First Manufacturing Hub for Indie Beauty Brands
Black beauty entrepreneurs in the nation’s capital just got a major win. Yeleen Beauty Makerspace has officially opened its doors, standing tall as D.C.’s first-ever manufacturing hub for independent beauty brands, Black Enterprise reports.The 3,000-square-foot facility is designed to take small bus
Veracity Savant | September 9, 2025A New Study Says There’s a Cost to Friendship, It’ll Run You $250 Every Month
It turns out that friendship isn’t just about love, loyalty, and knowing your friend’s order at Chick-fil-A. According to a new survey from Ally Bank, keeping those bonds strong also costs an average of $250 a month. Yes, your bestie’s birthday dinner, that rooftop happy hour, and the spontaneous “l
MVEMNT StaffDC Restaurants Are Calling This “Pandemic 2.0”—Here’s Why Our Support Matters
Washington, DC’s hospitality scene is under pressure again. Not from COVID this time, but from a wave of federal crackdowns and heightened enforcement that has local restaurant and bar owners sounding the alarm. Shawn Townsend, President & CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington
Veracity Savant | September 8, 2025P.G. County Residents Mobilize to Oppose $5 Billion Data Center Project in Landover
Prince George’s County is facing a fight over what could be its biggest development project yet. A $5 billion data center complex, called Brightseat Tech Park, is set for the site of the old Landover Mall—and residents aren’t happy.The project, led by Lerner Enterprises and The Tower Companies, alre
MVEMNT Staff | September 5, 2025Where to Meet Single Black Women: Everyday Stores That Double as Social Hubs
It all kicked off with a viral thread. Threads user Amil Barnes wrote: “Welp… deleted Hinge. Let me get outside and walk around Wal-Mart like y’all suggested.” The replies came quick — and they were clear: “No, we said Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods!” and “Walmart? Go ahead and redownload it, babe.”Blac
Veracity Savant | September 4, 2025A New AI Private School Is Set to Open in Virginia This Fall
Education across the country is about to look a little different and much more futuristic. A new AI-powered private school, Alpha School, is opening a brand-new campus near Dulles International Airport this fall, giving local families a front-row seat to what could be the next significant shift in l
Veracity Savant | September 4, 2025UNC’s Seth Trimble Used NIL Earnings to Become Youngest Ben & Jerry’s Franchise Owner
Seth Trimble is proving that his vision stretches far beyond the basketball court. The 21-year-old University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) guard has just made history as the youngest Ben & Jerry’s franchise owner, using his name, image, and likeness (NIL) earnings to turn a dream into real
MVEMNT Staff | September 3, 2025Legacy Builders: Jimmie Drummond – FounderDrummond Projects
MVEMNT recently sat down with Drummond Projects founder, Jimmie Drummond, for a special MVEMNT Makers spotlight in honor of Black Business Month. The candid interview explored Drummond’s rise to the top of the D.C. architectural scene, his personal commitments to community building, and the pathways
Veracity Savant | September 2, 2025Trick Daddy Opens Second “Sunday’s” Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
If you know, you know. Trick Daddy’s Sunday’s Eatery has long been the go-to spot in Miami Gardens for fried ribs, catfish, and conch that tastes like Sunday dinner at your grandma’s house. Now, Broward folks don’t have to make the trip down south because Trick just opened a second location in Fort
Veracity Savant | September 2, 2025Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys Are Bringing GIANTS Exhibit to Virginia
Richmond, get ready—because this exhibit is larger than life!Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are bringing Giants: Art from the Dean Collection to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts this fall, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest art moments the city has ever seen.From November 22, 2025, through Ma
Veracity Savant | August 29, 2025Rapper 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 Staff | August 27, 2025From 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
