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On a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Pacific Northwest Ballet choreographers Amanda Morgan and Christopher D'Ariano to discuss their innovative new production Aftertime. The duo shared the unique journey of their partnership and the creative…

Did you know you can advertise on Back2Besa? Besa Gordon's (@besagordon) show on FOX 13 Seattle is the perfect platform for brands looking to connect with pop culture and high-level community stories. Whether you're trying to get the word out about your amazing mission, promoting…

#Vote - Have you stopped by the ballot box yet? Besa Gordon (@besagordon) has some honest words to share about why you need to get out and vote. This election isn’t just about checking a few boxes—it’s about harnessing your power as a citizen of Seattle, King County, and the…

Journalists and students from all over the world continue to make Converge Media a must-visit destination when they land in the Emerald City. Last month, international reporters Yuda Almerio (@Almerioyuda) from Indonesia and Kanokphorn Chanphloi from Thailand visited the Black…

As the federal government shutdown reaches its fourth week, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is facing immediate devastating impacts. The United States Department of Agriculture announced they will be unable to issue food benefits by Nov. 1, 2025, leaving…

#WeekendWarmUp — Has all that Halloween partying wiped you out? HG Fitness has you covered. On Sunday in Kirkland, pull up for 45 minutes of boxing to clear your mind and fire up your energy, and then 30 minutes of yoga with Kiana Njie from Urban Yogis to cool down, stretch, and…

Did you hear that Buddy's back in Seattle? Starting November 28, “Elf - The Musical” is taking over 5th Avenue Theatre. Based on the 2003 holiday film favorite starring Will Ferrell, this musical adaptation is a hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy that's full of heart, adventure,…

Seattle artist Pz (@YkThaName_) is going the extra mile! 🙌🏾This week on Artist Corner, Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, highlighted his dawg Pz and the Playaz Only team who are recruiting the Playaz Only University 2026 cohort. This young men’s afterschool program coaches high…

We’re only one week away from the 2nd annual Reparations: A Party For The People gala at Seattle’s Washington Hall! On November 8, the community behind Seattle King County African American Reparations Committee is bringing together powerful sentiments, live music, and a road map…

This week on Almost The Weekend!, Besa and Cuddy kicked things off with cozy coffee vibes featuring ALT X Coffee’s new Creative Cup Series before diving into a jam-packed Weekend Warmup filled with Halloween parties, R&B Fest, and the 12-year anniversary of BUILD 206. (Read more…

That’s a wrap for We Live In Color Season 3! Guided by the compassionate hands of host and executive producer Deaunte Damper (@DamperDeaunte), the season finale brought the safety and sanctuary of the beloved arts studio A Space Inside into the Black Media Matters Studio. The…

#WeekendWarmUp — It’s finally here! Cookout “Scaryoke” is happening TONIGHT thanks to Illoquint (@ILLOQUINT) and the iconic Erik Kalligraphy (@kalligraphy). Think of it as a costume karaoke party in a room full of creative souls rocking the mic all night! Step to the stage, sing…

Converge Media’s annual road trip to Spokane turns five! This week, we take a look at the creative explosion that was Spokane’s Terrain 16 Flagship Festival (@terrainspokane), bringing together artists across the inland Northwest. And it all went down in a three-story warehouse…

#WeekendWarmUp — Hold up, Seattle. The Sinners & Saints Afroween party is about to be a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience. From LA to Lagos to the Emerald City, Showout Entertainment & Africonnects are turning up the Afrobeats, amapiano and hip-hop to keep the Halloween spirit…

#WeekendWarmUp — Celebrate 12 years of Brothers United in Leadership Development (BUILD 206) at the Black and Gold Masquerade this Saturday at the Royal Esquire Club (@royalesquireclb)! This dope event is all about honoring Black excellence, community, and legacy, with proceeds…

Back2Besa is back with a week of good eats, grand openings, and immense creativity from both sides of Washington State. Artists from across the inland Northwest gathered in Spokane for Terrain’s 16th Annual Flagship Event, while Deaunte Damper set the vibes right at Inside’s…

#WeekendWarmUp - R&B Fest is coming to Seattle! Get ready to indulge in the ultimate old-school R&B experience that will leave you dancing all evening long. The DJs are set to spin all your favorite R&B anthems, turning up the heat with every beat. And it’ll be over just in time…

Imagine Seattle’s Pioneer Square alive and thriving with creative energy. That’s what every Pioneer Square Art Walk brings to the historic Seattle neighborhood, when the city comes together to celebrate its rich culture of food, art, and music. Did I mention this happens every…

Besa Gordon (@besagordon) joined Good Day Seattle yesterday to preview the first episode of Chef Trey Lamont’s new series Food With Melanin, launching in early 2026. Uplifting the history behind local kitchens, the Jerk Shack Kitchen chef is all about giving Black chefs their…

Music, murder, and all that jazz! Tomorrow, the curtains close on CHICAGO's incredible run at the 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle, but it's not too late to experience the magic for yourself! CHICAGO is one the definitive Broadway classics, and Broadway Across American has brought…