Veracity SavantActress 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
MVEMNT StaffRealm Rooftop: DC’s New Black Owned Hotspot That Everyone Is Talking About
A new rooftop in Shaw that is already becoming the city’s favorite vibeDC has a new rooftop and everyone is loving it. Realm Rooftop in Shaw is the latest Black owned addition to the city and it is already getting the kind of buzz most spots dream about. From the moment you walk in, the space feels
Veracity Savant | November 17, 2025Billionaire Robert F. Smith & Live Nation Urban Announce HBCU Aware Fest, “The Biggest HBCU Fundraiser Ever”
Black excellence is about to take center stage in Atlanta. Billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith, through his groundbreaking Student Freedom Initiative, has partnered with Live Nation Urban to launch “HBCU Aware Fest,” a massive new benefit concert aimed at raising funds for historically Black
Veracity Savant | November 14, 2025Allen Iverson Brings ’90s Streetwear Back with New Guess Jeans Collection
Allen Iverson is bringing the energy of the ’90s back in full force. The NBA legend has teamed up with Guess Jeans for a capsule collection that celebrates his impact on both sports and style, Black Enterprise reports. Known for his game-changing presence on and off the court, Iverson’s latest colla
Veracity Savant | November 12, 2025Engineer Khayri Cobb Builds New App To Connect NYC Hoopers To Local Courts
For Khayri Cobb, basketball and innovation go hand in hand. A third-generation engineer, the Indiana native, is bridging his passion for tech and hoops with the launch of “We Got Game,” a new mobile web app connecting pickup players across New York City to nearby basketball courts, AfroTech reports.
Veracity Savant | November 7, 2025Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones Is Opening a Bookstore in Brooklyn, Paying Homage to Black Writers
From “The 1619 Project” to the Ida B. Wells Society, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has built a career on honoring and preserving Black stories. Now, she’s turning that mission into a physical space in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood with the upcoming launch of The
Veracity Savant | November 4, 2025Domo Wells’ “Dead Dirt” Secures Multi-Year Design Deal with the National Women’s Soccer League
From the stages of ComplexCon to the stadiums of women’s professional soccer, DMV native Domo Wells is taking sports design to new heights. Her creative studio, Dead Dirt, just announced a major multi-year licensing deal with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), where they’ll design across all
Veracity Savant | November 3, 2025Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates Another $80 Million to Howard University
It’s a new era of excellence!Howard University just received another major boost toward its future, an $80 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking one of the largest donations in the school’s history. This latest contribution brings Scott’s total giving to the university to an incr
Veracity Savant | November 3, 2025Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye Named Executive Vice President of Skims Beauty
Diarrha N’Diaye, the visionary behind the beloved clean beauty brand Ami Colé, has officially been named Executive Vice President of Skims Beauty, Cosmopolitan reports. The announcement marks a major comeback for N’Diaye, who will now lead product development, innovation, and brand strategy as Kim K
Veracity Savant | October 31, 2025Silver Spring Stylist Angela Walker Offers Free Hair Services to Furloughed Government Workers
Angela Walker, owner of the award-winning “N Natural Hair Studio” in Silver Spring, is giving back in a big way. This Sunday, November 2nd, Walker is opening her TWST Bar Pop-Up, her brick-and-mortar concept, to offer free hair services to furloughed government workers and any government employee w
Veracity Savant | October 29, 2025Russell Westbrook & Kemba Walker Team Up to Launch AI-Powered End-of-Life Startup “Eazewell”
NBA stars Russell Westbrook and Kemba Walker are taking their talents from the court to the tech world with their latest venture, “Eazewell,” an AI-powered end-of-life planning startup designed to make one of life’s hardest experiences a little easier, TechCrunch reports.The pair’s co-founding partn
Veracity Savant | October 23, 2025Nas & Resorts World Pledge $2 Million Toward Building of The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx
Hip Hop is coming home in a major way. Legendary rapper Nas and Resorts World New York City have announced a $2 million investment to help complete the construction of The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, set to open in 2026, according to Complex.The news was revealed at the museum’s 2nd Annual Benefit
Veracity Savant | October 23, 2025From Viral Family Musician to Tech Innovator: Justin Wilson Launches the “I’m Bored” App for Kids
What started as a family joke turned into a genius idea. Influencer and creative dad Justin Wilson, known for showcasing his family’s incredible musical talents, just dropped the I’m Bored App, and parents everywhere are already calling it a game-changer.“The I’m Bored App is here!” Wilson announced
Veracity Savant | October 20, 2025Designer Salehe Bembury Launches Independent Sneaker Brand
Salehe Bembury has officially entered his mogul era. After years of designing for some of the biggest names in fashion and footwear, the acclaimed designer is launching his own independent sneaker company, and doing it completely on his own terms, AfroTech reports.The Syracuse University grad, who h
Veracity Savant | October 16, 2025Morgan State Receives Another Groundbreaking $63 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
Morgan State University just made history again. The Baltimore-based HBCU has received a monumental $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the second time she’s invested in the institution in less than five years. The unrestricted gift brings her total contributions to $10
Veracity Savant | October 16, 2025Shaq’s Oldest Daughter, Taahirah O’Neal, Joins Her Father’s $24 Million Mission to Empower Las Vegas Youth
Taahirah O’Neal is officially stepping into her father’s legacy, and building her own in the process. The eldest daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has joined the board of the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation to help lead the development of a $24 million Boys & Girls Club youth facility in Las Vegas
