#BlackMaternalHealth - Last month, Besa Gordon found herself in Spokane, where one experience stood out: Dear Sista. This poetry night, curated by Stephanie Courtney of The Shades of Motherhood Network, was held at The Rose Garden during Black Maternal Health Week.

With less than a week left before Terrain's 16th Annual Flagship Event, the Converge team is gearing up for it’s fifth annual roadtrip to take part in the legendary celebration of inland Pacific Northwest artists in the heart of Spokane. As the anticipation builds, let's take a look back at last year's Flagship Event with Besa Gordon and Ginger Ewing, the co-founder and executive director of Terrain.

#Juneteenth - Converge is checking in on how different parts of our region spent Juneteenth. Producer John Stanson in Spokane, Washington, captures the Juneteenth celebration at Grant Park, featuring live music, jewelry vendors, clothing vendors, politicians, a bounce house, and food.

#Juneteenth - Gonzaga University recently hosted the Spokane NAACP Juneteenth Fireside Chat, featuring former Seahawks Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril. Alongside Spokane NAACP President Lisa Gardner, he discussed the profound importance of community, strong leadership, and the ongoing struggle for liberation.

#Juneteenth - In case you missed it, the city of Spokane held its first Miss Juneteenth Pageant at Spokane Community College. The event celebrated eight young women and crowned Miss Anesu Whacha. as the first Miss Juneteenth Spokane.