The annual Farm Fest, a community celebration of urban agriculture at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, recently brought together organizations and community passionate about local sustainable food systems.

By Besa Gordon - Day two of Terrain 16 was a whole vibe! I’m not gonna lie, your girl definitely slept in because that road trip had me wiped out. But once I got up, it was go time. First stop, Durkin’s—because it’s basically a Spokane tradition at this point.

Last month, the organization Hip Hop is Green took over Cherry Street for a festival showcasing local artists and their unapologetic mission in teaching environmentalism through the culture. Keith Tucker, executive director and founder of Hip Hop is Green, proudly declared his operation as the greatest plant-based hip-hop organization in the world.

The Enterprise Nexus event in North Seattle last month brought together a wealth of resources and support for aspiring and established entrepreneurs in the Seattle King County metropolitan area.

By Besa Gordon: Terrain never disappoints, and this year was no different! Day one of Terrain 16 kicked off with a preview night full of energy, art, and community. If you’ve never been, trust me, you want to hit both days. With so many performances, installations, and artists in the mix, there’s no way to take it all in at once.

Back2Besa is back, and this week, it’s all about Seattle’s new Waterfront Park! This weekend, Besa is taking a look back at all the monumental moments, memories, and all around good vibes that defined Summer 2025 thanks to the Waterfront, from incredible art showcases like Indigiqueer, to inspirational live music and community building at Africatown Soul on the Water, to the official Grand Opening Celebration just last month.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky this morning to talk about the Emerald City’s new Waterfront Park that hosted some of this summer’s most joyous moments and all around good vibes for the Seattle community. From the Overlook Walk to the stream of art installations and live music, Besa made clear that the Waterfront is more than a park—its a platform to reconnect with Seattle’s roots.

For the past two months, Scope Screenings has emerged as an essential film festival in Seattle’s Central District, fostering community and showcasing diverse talent in Seattle's Central District. Held monthly at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, the event brings together filmmakers, musicians, and artists for a unique and informal celebration of creativity.

This week on Back2Besa, Sharron Hayes, owner and CEO of Braided & Dreaded, is sharing her powerful story of perseverance and cultural advocacy through her personal perspective on hair. Hayes and producer Evanne Robinson share their perspectives behind the production process in telling the resilient story of Braided and Dreaded.

Back2Besa is back with another weekend full of stories that highlight culture, community, and resilience across the Pacific Northwest. This episode of Back2Besa takes viewers on a journey through powerful calls to action, unimaginable resilience, and the bread and butter of culture that remind us why representation and connection matter.

Last month, the Cajun and Creole Festival in Kent, Washington brought the flavor of Louisiana to the Pacific Northwest with delicious food, live music, and energy through the roof. Reginald Robinson, owner of Altha's Louisiana Cajun Store and Deli and organizer of the festival, affirmed the "love in the air.”

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky this morning to talk about Braided and Dreaded, a hairstylist in Puyallup serving military and high profile clients. Besa explained that owner Sharron Hayes, a decorated US Army veteran, channeled her life’s challenges into her craft behind the chair, and is all about preserving Black cultural authenticity one braid at a time. 

Marcus Harden, curator of the "History Lives Here" Museum exhibit at the Northwest African-American Museum, is all about celebrating local heroes. For the past eight years, he's been writing a blog every Black History Month, shining a light on people he's met and those doing amazing things in the community.

R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Kevin Ross caught up with Besa Gordon to share insights into his journey, artistry, and what fans can expect from his latest project. Known for blending soulful vocals with timeless songwriting, Ross continues to carve out his lane as an independent trailblazer in the music industry.

Chef Trey Lamont, owner of Jerk Shack Kitchen in Seattle’s Central District, introduced his new and exciting take on a classic with his jerk-smoked ribeye steak sandwich. While walking us through the cooking process, Trey embodied a dedication to fresh ingredients, culinary innovation, and making it all happen with high energy and passion. 

Back2Besa is back with a throwback episode highlighting Besa’s favorite spots south of Seattle but North of Tacoma. This episode of Back2Besa takes viewers on a tour of incredible Black business like Moe Vegan, Curl Garden, the Trap Lab, and more through Kent, Fife, Milton, and everything in between.

When ​​LaMont Williams was just 29, he was hit with a startling diagnosis: kidney disease. Two years later and with a baby on the way, he was on dialysis, fighting for the future of not just himself, his wife Felicia Williams and their family.

This morning, Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle with Abby Acone to talk about the influence and loss of Downtown Seattle’s WOW Gallery at Pacific Place. While mourning the closure of the gallery, Besa took us back to one of WOW’s Juneteenth celebrations, illustrating the comfort and healing many Black women have experienced when visiting WOW.

Because you can't get enough of it (and who could blame you?), we're thrilled to announce that Back2Besa is so nice, they're playing it thrice!

That's right! In addition to the regular airings, a brand-new second replay is being added to the schedule. Starting Sunday, September 21st, you can catch Back2Besa at a new time on FOX13+!

In a post-2020 landscape defined by calls for systemic change, the Washington State Office of Equity stands as a testament to a government actively striving for fairness. Established in 2020 through legislation, this office isn't just another bureaucratic entity; it's a direct response to community advocacy and a commitment to transforming how government operates for all its residents.