Leah HenryFlying Soon? TSA Lines Could Be Longer Than Your Flight
Travelers heading to the airport this week are being urged to plan ahead and arrive significantly earlier than usual, as security delays continue to impact airports across the country. At Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, officials recently issued a warning advising passe
MVEMNT StaffCarla Hall Just Brought Her Southern Roots Back to DC with bumblebirds
The beloved Top Chef star is back in the restaurant game after nearly a decade. The buzz is real. The verdict? Still forming.After nearly a decade away from the restaurant world, Carla Hall has officially made her return to the DMV. Today, bumblebirds opens its doors at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE on C
Leah Henry | March 18, 2026Teyana Taylor Takes the Lead as ESSENCE Festival Eyes a Cultural Comeback
For years, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has stood as one of the most important cultural gatherings celebrating Black music, entertainment, and community. But in recent years, the beloved festival has faced a mix of criticism and growing pains that have left some longtime attendees questioning its
Leah Henry | March 11, 2026Live Nation’s Settlement With the DOJ Could Change the Concert Ticket Experience
A high stakes legal fight that could have reshaped the live entertainment industry has taken a surprising turn. Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a closely watched antitrust lawsuit that accused the company of dominating
Leah Henry | March 9, 2026Buckle Up: Airline Ticket Prices May Soon Take Off Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Travelers hoping to score cheap flights this year may soon face higher prices at the airport. A growing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and airline executives say those changes could quickly show up in the cost of plane tickets.According to airline in
Leah Henry | March 3, 2026Built in the DMV, Tested Online: Hanifa Navigates Backlash and Business Realities
The women’s fashion brand Hanifa has recently stunned its customers and the wider fashion world by announcing a pause on restocking and production after ongoing issues with pre-orders and fulfillment problems caused widespread dissatisfaction online. The brand’s founder, Anifa Mvuemba, explained tha
Leah Henry | February 25, 2026Before the Sales Surge, the DMV Made New Balance a Cultural Classic
For decades the global sneaker conversation has started with Nike. In 2025, that script began to change.Boston-based New Balance closed the year with a 19 percent surge in sales, reaching roughly $9.2 billion and delivering one of the strongest growth runs in the company’s history. The performance m
Leah Henry | February 23, 2026Why Gen Z Is Buying Devices to Block Their Own Social Media
For the generation that grew up online, logging off has become the ultimate luxury.A new wave of Gen Z consumers is spending real money on tools designed to make their smartphones less convenient, from physical app blockers to minimalist devices that interrupt the endless scroll. The goal isn’t to d
Leah Henry | February 18, 2026From Instagram Hair Recipes to Retail Reality, Cardi B Introduces Grow-Good Beauty
Before there was a logo, a rollout plan or a spring launch date, there was Cardi B in a robe, parting her hair on Instagram and talking to millions of followers like they were cousins sitting on the edge of her bed.Long before Grow-Good Beauty became a formal brand announcement, Cardi had already be
Leah Henry | February 11, 2026Jokes on You: Kevin Durant Turns ‘Ashy Legs’ Jokes Into a Check as the New Face of CeraVe
It is no secret that NBA legend and DMV native Kevin Durant has picked up an unexpected off-the-court reputation over the years, and it has nothing to do with his jump shot. For as long as social media can remember, the Houston Rockets power forward has been the butt of endless jokes about having “a
Leah Henry | February 6, 2026Hiring Slows as Layoffs Rise, What This Means for Black America
New data released this week show the U.S. labor market is facing real challenges as 2026 begins. Employers nationwide announced a surge in layoffs in January, while hiring plans slowed to record lows. For Black and Hispanic workers, who historically face higher unemployment and greater job insecurit
MVEMNT Staff | February 4, 2026Too Broke to Break Up: How the DMV’s Cost of Living Is Keeping Couples Together (For Better or Worse)
The math isn’t mathing, but the lease is still valid. That’s the reality for 23% of couples nationally staying together primarily because of financial dependency, according to LendingTree. In Canada, 55% of people say they need to be in a relationship just to afford their lifestyle. And nowhere is t
Leah Henry | February 4, 2026This Grocery Store Just Beat Publix and Costco for America’s Top Spot
Trader Joe’s is officially having a moment. According to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, the cult-favorite grocery chain has been crowned America’s favorite supermarket, edging out longtime frontrunners like Publix and Costco.The annual survey, which measures how satisfied shoppers
MVEMNT Staff | January 21, 2026Vernon Davis Is Bringing Fast-Casual Pasta To Navy Yard
DC still hasn’t gotten over losing Vapiano, and the pasta-shaped void in our hearts remains real. Now former Washington tight end Vernon Davis is bringing his own fast-casual pasta concept to Navy Yard—and it might just be what the neighborhood needs. Set to open February 15th at 1231 First St. SE n
MVEMNT Staff | December 22, 20258 Black-Owned Spirits & Beverages to Bring to Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner is already doing the most. The food is layered, the aunties are seated early, the cousins are arguing over spades rules, and somebody’s playing old school R&B a little too loud. The only thing left is what you’re bringing to the table.This year, while others will pull up with the re
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
