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.

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.

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.