Veracity SavantShaboozey 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
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, 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
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 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
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 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 5, 2025Venture Capitalist Arian Simone Launches “Fearless Freedom,” a Global Movement for Economic Freedom
Arian Simone is making sure the world knows that Black women don’t fold — we flip the script.The Fearless Fund CEO and founding partner just launched Fearless Freedom, a bold global initiative giving new life to the fight for economic inclusion, AfroTech reports. And if you’ve been following her jou
Veracity Savant | August 5, 2025Regina King Launches New “MianU Wines” Honoring Her Late Son Ian’s Legacy
Regina King just gave us another reason to raise a glass—and this one hits straight to the heart.The award-winning actress, director, and all-around icon just launched MianU Wines, a new orange wine created in loving memory of her late son, Ian Alexander Jr. And let us tell you—this is not your aver
