Veracity SavantThe Breakfast Club Is Headed to Netflix as Video Podcasts Take Center Stage
The culture is headed to a new screen. The Breakfast Club, the long running radio show and podcast that has shaped hip hop conversations for more than a decade, is officially coming to Netflix as part of a new video podcast partnership between Netflix and iHeartMedia, the Los Angeles Times reports.T
Veracity Savant | December 15, 2025Nnena Kalu Makes History as First Learning-Disabled Artist to Win Prestigious Turner Prize
Nnena Kalu has officially made history. The Glasgow-born Nigerian artist has been named the winner of the 2025 Turner Prize, becoming the first learning-disabled artist to receive the UK’s most prestigious visual arts honor, Art Forum reports. The award comes with a £25,000 prize and cements Kalu’s
Veracity Savant | December 15, 2025Howard University Hospital’s Sickle Cell Center Gets Funding Boost, Offering New Hope for Patients Across D.C.
For many people living with sickle cell disease, the pain is not just intense; it is life-disrupting. It sends patients from home to emergency rooms again and again, searching for relief while juggling physical exhaustion and emotional strain. Now, an expanded and newly funded Center for Sickle Cell
Veracity Savant | December 15, 2025Steven Bartlett’s “Diary of a CEO” Podcast Just Hit a $425M Valuation & the Creator Economy Is Watching
What started as a mic, a flat in London, and a curiosity about people has officially turned into one of the most powerful creator-led media businesses in the world. Black British podcaster and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has turned The Diary of a CEO from a passion project into a franchise, now val
Veracity Savant | December 15, 2025Rapper Tierra Whack Takes on a New Animated Persona in “Invincible VS” Gaming Universe
Tierra Whack is stepping into a whole new arena, and it is animated, action-packed, and unapologetically bold. The Philly-born rapper and creative force has officially joined the Invincible universe as the voice of a new character named Ella Mental in the upcoming fighting game Invincible VS, Cosmic
Veracity Savant | December 14, 2025Billionaire Michael Bloomberg Invests $10M to Build a Direct K–12 Pathway Into Alabama HBCUs
A significant investment from billionaire Michael Bloomberg is opening new doors for Black students in Alabama by bringing K–12 education directly onto the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), AfroTech reports. Both Bloomberg Philanthropies and the national education org
Veracity Savant | December 14, 2025Colin Kaepernick Brings AI Storytelling to Prince George’s County Classrooms
Colin Kaepernick is continuing his commitment to empowering the next generation, this time by helping Prince George’s County high school students sharpen their voices through artificial intelligence, WTOP News reports. Prince George’s County Public Schools recently showcased Lumi Story, an AI-powere
Veracity Savant | December 14, 2025Big Sean & Usher Bet on Detroit’s Future With a $1 Million Investment in Young Creators
Detroit has always been a city that builds things that change the world, and Big Sean and Usher are making sure the next generation has the tools to keep that tradition alive. The two global superstars are investing $1 million in the Detroit Entertainment Innovation Incubator, a new space designed t
Veracity Savant | December 14, 2025Hip Hop Legends Become Collectibles With First-Ever “A Tribe Called Quest” Action Figures
Thirty-five years after changing the sound and soul of hip hop, A Tribe Called Quest is officially stepping into collector history with their first-ever action figures. For fans who grew up on lyricism, vibes, and intentional cool, this moment hits different.Super7 has teamed up with Okayplayer Shop
Veracity Savant | December 14, 2025Stefon Diggs Brings Calm to the Crib With New Furniture Line “Si Vis Pacem”
Stefon Diggs is expanding his creative playbook beyond the football field. The NFL star has officially unveiled his new furniture line, “Si Vis Pacem,” a sculptural home collection rooted in intention, artistry, and the pursuit of peace, Hypebeast reports. Translating from Latin to “If you want peac
Veracity Savant | December 14, 2025Allen Iverson Is Bringing Affordable Housing Home to Newport News
A major win for Hampton Roads is officially on the board: an affordable housing development backed by NBA icon Allen Iverson is moving forward in Newport News, WTKR News reports. The Newport News City Council has approved a rezoning request for the project in the Denbigh community, clearing the way
Veracity Savant | December 14, 2025Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God & the NFL Just Dropped the Most Stylish Fan Collection of the Year
The NFL is stepping directly into the fashion conversation, and this time they’re linking with a brand already beloved across elite style circles. Fear of God has officially teamed up with the league for a brand new collection that merges luxury, nostalgia, and classic sports culture in a way only J
Veracity Savant | December 10, 2025Little League Legend Mo’Ne Davis Drafted to the Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League
Black girl magic stays undefeated, and Mo’ne Davis just reminded the world why her name still rings out a decade later. The Little League World Series legend, who captured the hearts of millions back in 2014, is officially going pro, MLB.com reports. Davis, now 24, was drafted 10th overall in the in
Veracity Savant | December 10, 2025Nonprofit Tumaini DC Raises $8,000 to Send Students to Ghana at Inaugural Impact Awards Gala
Tumaini DC, the dynamic nonprofit founded by D.C. native and former educator Portia Richardson, has long been a trailblazer in culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered Social and Emotional Learning. This year, the organization once again showed what is possible when community, cu
Veracity Savant | December 9, 2025Veteran Ad Exec Louis Carr Steps Into New Era as President of BET
BET is entering a new chapter, and it is one rooted in legacy, leadership, and the continuation of Black cultural power. Paramount has officially appointed Louis Carr as President of BET, a milestone move that expands his nearly 40 years of influence at the world’s largest media company dedicated to
Veracity Savant | December 5, 2025Actress Quinta Brunson Launches Free Field Trip Fund for Philly Students
Quinta Brunson is pouring back into her hometown in the most beautiful way. The “Abbott Elementary” creator and star has launched the Quinta Brunson Field Trip Fund, partnering with the School District of Philadelphia to make sure more than 117,000 public school students can explore the city’s museu
Veracity Savant | December 5, 2025D.C. Set to Host First-Ever Capital City National Showcase Featuring Elite High School Hoopers
The Washington Warriors are leveling up the city this weekend. The premiere D.C. AAU program, launched just three years ago by partners Andre Hopson, Antoine Williams, and Derrick Washington, is returning with its next big move: the inaugural Capital City National Showcase. The new event is shining
Veracity Savant | December 2, 2025Monique Rodriguez’s Mielle Organics Makes History as the NFL’s First Textured Hair Care Partner
Black hair is in the end zone, and Mielle Organics is running the play.The powerhouse textured haircare brand, founded by Monique Rodriguez, just became the first official textured haircare partner of the NFL, marking a historic win for the culture and another significant milestone for a company tha
Veracity Savant | December 1, 2025Michelle Obama’s New Book Celebrates Style & the Creatives Who Helped Shape Her Iconic Journey
Michelle Obama is back with another cultural moment, and this time she’s turning the spotlight on the artistry, intention, and creative excellence that helped shape one of the most recognizable style evolutions of our time. Her latest bestseller, The Look, is already making waves, climbing the Amazo
Veracity Savant | December 1, 2025A$AP Rocky Named Newest Ambassador for Chanel
A$AP Rocky is adding another major fashion win to his résumé, and the culture is here for it. The Harlem-born tastemaker has officially been named an ambassador for Chanel, marking one of the brand’s most high-profile appointments yet, Complex reports. Chanel announced the news on November 29th, say
Veracity Savant | November 26, 2025Kiyan Anthony Joins Jordan Brand’s New 2025 Class of Greatness
Jordan Brand just tapped into the future of basketball, and Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony is officially part of the moment. The rising Orange star has signed an NIL deal with the iconic brand, joining an elite “Class of 2025” lineup that includes Duke’s Cameron and Cayden Boozer and UConn standout
Veracity Savant | November 26, 2025Sandlot DC Is Expanding Again, Set to Bring a New Cultural Community Hub to Downtown D.C.
If you know Sandlot DC, you know the vibes. The music, the people, the energy, the way a forgotten corner of the city suddenly feels like the place to be. And now, Suite Nation, the events and design firm led by Ian Callender and Kevin Hallums that turned vacant lots into cultural playgrounds from
Veracity Savant | November 20, 2025Alabama HBCU Miles College Leans Into the Future With Game-Changing NVIDIA AI Partnership
Black excellence and cutting-edge technology are coming together in a major way. Miles College just announced a powerful new partnership with NVIDIA, the global AI powerhouse now worth more than $5 trillion, and it’s poised to shift what’s possible for students, faculty, and the community at large,
Veracity Savant | November 19, 2025Netflix Is Looking to Bring New Energy to D.C. With a Bold New Downtown Hub
Netflix is making a major power move in Washington, D.C., and the timing could not be better. As the lease on its current office space expires this month, the global streaming giant is gearing up to establish a brand new footprint in the heart of the city, signaling a fresh investment in the Distric
