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Besa Gordon Talks Terrain 16: Day Two – Art, Energy, and a Whole Lot of Spokane Love

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.

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Terrain 16: Besa Gordon’s Day One Recap – A Whole Vibe in Spokane

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.

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PREVIEW This Week’s Episode of Back2Besa: Cultural Preservation Meets Hip Hop and Southern Soul

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.

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PREVIEW This Week’s Episode of Back2Besa: A Joyride Around Besa’s Favorites South of Seattle but North of Tacoma

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.

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A Heartfelt Goodbye: Besa Gordan Talks WOW Gallery’s Impact and Closure on Good Day Seattle

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.

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From Hilltop to Leadership: Besa Gordon’s Profiles in Black Leadership Spotlights Megan Matthews on Good Day Seattle

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky to talk about the newest Profiles in Black Leadership on Back2Besa. This week highlights Megan Matthews, Director of Washington State’s Office of Equity. As Besa put it: “I love a good started-from-the-bottom story.

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RECAP - Legendary AF V2: Fashion, Community, and Creative Energy in Seattle

By: Besa Gordon - Seattle’s creative scene lit up at Legendary AF Vol. 2 — a night of fashion, music, and community curated by Elisha Michelle. Held at the Quality Flea Center, the event brought together four standout Pacific Northwest designers, live performances, and local vendors, all under one roof to showcase the culture and creativity that thrives in the city.

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Bill Bellamy Is Bringing His “Top Bill” Tour to Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club 7/25 - 7/27

#AlmostTheWeekend - Get ready to laugh your socks off, Seattle! The one and only Bill Bellamy is bringing his hilarious stand-up to Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club this weekend, Friday through Sunday! So "Booty Call" yourself and get those tickets, as you don't want to miss this comedy icon. Oh, and make sure to tell them that Besa sent you! Tix: superfunnycomedyclub.com

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From Healing to Headlines: Besa Gordon Is Back for Season 3 of Back2Besa

After a two-month hiatus to prioritize her health, Besa Gordon made a heartfelt return to Good Day Seattle, where she sat down with Bill Wixey and opened up about her healing journey, self-acceptance, and what’s next for her hit show Back2Besa. The comeback wasn’t just emotional—it was triumphant.

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Besa's Back! and Better Than Ever on Back2Besa

Besa Gordon is back! After an eight-week hiatus, Besa makes her triumphant return this weekend on Back2Besa, bringing her signature high energy and a renewed glow to the FOX 13 Seattle studios. Rather than isolating herself, Besa spent her time healing from the inside out, engaging with the community at events like Beat Walk, Sway and Swoon, and Juneteenth in Tacoma, even launching a new show, Almost The Weekend! with Curtis Delgardo II, on Converge Media.

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Bruised, Not Broken: Besa Gordon Opens Up About Eczema and Confidence Struggles

By Besa Gordon - Whew, can we chat for a moment? On this day, I stopped by Good Day Seattle for the first time in over a month since taking my break from Back2Besa. Topic? Juneteenth Events. Speaking of Juneteenth, shoutout to everyone I met, you truly allowed me to leave the festival with my heart full.

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Choma Festival Brings East African Flavor and Community to Seattle’s Jimi Hendrix Park

Seattle is in for a cultural first this summer as the Choma Festival makes its debut at Jimi Hendrix Park on Saturday, June 28 from 12–6 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is rooted in the East African tradition of Nyama Choma (Swahili for “grilled meat”)—a cookout-style gathering that’s about more than just the food. It’s about connection, joy, and shared experience.

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I AM ENOUGH by Besa Gordon

Besa Gordon's powerful spoken word piece, recorded live at “Dear Sis” in Spokane, Washington, is a profound declaration of self-acceptance and personal empowerment. The poem confronts societal pressures and internalized criticism, challenging the narrative that individuals, particularly Black women, must conform to external expectations.

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Besa Gordon’s Real Seattle Media Mixer Returns with Networking, Vibes, and Ballet at McCaw Hall

Seattle’s creative community, mark your calendars, Besa Gordon’s The Real Seattle Media Mixer is officially back! After a long-awaited return, the beloved event for media professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community builders is set to bring the city together once again for an evening of real connection and real inspiration.

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Besa Gordon talks Sweetpea’s Custom Cakes on Good Day Seattle

In celebration of National Small Business Week, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon brought a delicious spotlight to FOX 13’s Good Day Seattle—featuring Sweetpea’s Custom Cakes, a Black woman-owned business nestled in Seattle’s University District. Founded by cake artist and entrepreneur Jennifer Jones, the shop is a vibrant testament to what’s possible when creativity meets community support.

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Hop on a Train, Hit a Museum, and More Besa Gordon’s PNW Things to Do Anytime

By Besa Gordon - Ever wanted to find something fun to do around the Greater Seattle area, but you couldnt find an event to go to? I got you! Below is a list of six things you can do at anytime of the year. And let me keep it real—out of the six things I mentioned this week, I’ve only done one. ONE. And I was born and raised in Seattle. So now I’m on a mission to knock out the rest before summer’s up.

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Support Local, Eat Soulful: Besa Gordon Talks Lizzie Lou’s Too on Good Day Seattle

This week on Good Day Seattle, Besa Gordon returned with another powerful segment from her Support Black Business campaign, this time spotlighting Lizzie Lou’s Too—a hidden gem located inside Destination Harley-Davidson in Fife, Washington.

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Besa Gordon Says You Can’t Miss the Radiant Reflections Exhibit at Bainbridge Island Art Museum

By Besa Gordon - Art vibes anyone? Let's go on a little adventure to the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art for the Black Voices Film Festival. Now, you know I had to hop on that ferry, sail 30 minutes away from Seattle, and pull up to celebrate Black storytelling. This festival was extra special because they were screening four of our very own Converge Media films!

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Seattle Coffee Vibes: Why Besa Gordon Says The Station Coffee Shop in Columbia City Is Worth the Visit

By Besa Gordon - ☕ #SupportBlackBusiness Coffee lovers, this one’s for you! Let's talk about The Station Coffee Shop, a Black and Latino-owned gem in Seattle's Columbia City—literally right across from the light rail 🚆. You might recognize this spot from Back2Besa when we highlighted 3 Black-owned coffee shops, and trust me, it's STILL a whole vibe.

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