We’re dedicated to continuing our work but we can’t do it alone. Please consider supporting our mission to cover critical issues in the Pacific Northwest from the street level.
BLOG
PREVIEW This Week’s Episode of Back2Besa: The Waterfront Park in All Its Summer Glory
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.
Celebrating A New Era: Besa Gordon Talks the New Waterfront Park on Good Day Seattle
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.
Black Joy on the Waterfront: "Soul on the Water" Returns to Pier 62
Seattle's Pier 62 transformed into a vibrant hub of Black culture and community last Saturday for the "Soul on the Water" festival, a key event within the "Summer of Soul" series hosted by the Africatown Community Land Trust. This free, all-ages event brought together generations of Black people from Seattle and beyond, celebrating their presence, resilience, and joy on the city's waterfront.
