Culture
Teyana 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....
Leah Henry2 Mins read
Sinners Makes History at the Oscars as Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan Lead a Night of Black Excellence
Hollywood’s biggest night turned into a celebration of culture, storytelling, and long overdue recognition as Sinners emerged as one of the defining winners...
Leah Henry3 Mins read
Black Female DJs in the DMV Are Elevating the Game
At MVEMNT, inclusion is not something we talk about. It is something we do. From the events we produce to the talent we...
MVEMNT Staff2 Mins read
Live 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...
Leah Henry4 Mins read
Longer Days and Warmer Weather Give the DMV the Perfect Excuse to Get Outside This Weekend
After days of gray skies and damp conditions, the DMV is finally getting a break. The first full weekend of March is shaping...
Leah Henry2 Mins read
Built 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...
Leah Henry4 Mins read
Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking Her Star Power to Broadway With Historic ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Debut
Megan Thee Stallion is adding another title to her already stacked résumé, and this time it comes with a Broadway marquee. The Grammy-winning...
Leah Henry2 Mins read
Before 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...
Leah Henry2 Mins read
