Aisha Ellis, the driving force behind the Reign of Style Hair Competition, recently shared insights into the event's 11th anniversary and her journey in a conversation with Trae Holiday. What started as a vision has blossomed into a vibrant community celebration that showcases talent, fosters connections, and uplifts Seattle’s culture.

#SupportBlackBusiness - Besa Gordon has a long history with Jerk Shack Kitchen—literally from day one! She was the very first customer when they opened their Central District location, and since then, she’s been a loyal supporter of Chef Trey Lamont’s mouthwatering Caribbean-inspired dishes. So when Chef Trey invited her back to try something new, she was all in.

Mark your calendars! On March 15th, ARTS Corp is hosting its Thrive fundraiser at the W.O.W. Gallery in Pacific Place Mall—a night dedicated to celebrating youth creativity, community collaboration, and the power of the arts. This event directly supports ARTS Corp’s mission to provide free arts programming for students in South Seattle, South King County, and Central Seattle.

Northwest Credible Messenger is making waves in community support, and their efforts are coming to a head at the upcoming Reign of Style Hair Show and Competition on March 2nd at the Seattle Center.

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art hosted the Celebrating Black Voices Film Festival, creating a vital space for filmmakers to share their stories and perspectives. The festival showcased a diverse range of films from Seattle-area filmmakers, including animation, sci-fi, and documentaries, and notably featured four films from Converge Media: Nooksack 306, Facing The Reign, Reconciliation Tour, and Finding Go.

This past Saturday, Young Black Homeowners hosted their 3rd Annual Black Equity Ball at the Four Points by Sheraton, bringing together a stunning display of Black excellence. Aspiring and current Black homeowners showed up dressed to impress for an evening filled with inspiration, celebration, and community.

In a recent interview on The Day With Trae, Zue Sawtell, the owner of Defined Salon in South Seattle, shared her inspiring journey in the hair industry and her passion for community. With nearly 20 years of experience, Zue's story is one of dedication, creativity, and a deep understanding of the importance of hair as a part of our identity.

Members of the Seattle Black Fire Fighters Association (SBFFA) await the ruling of a King County Superior Court judge over the property title of the association’s historic house. In the three weeks since the court found the defendants in contempt for illegally selling the property, the SBFFA has faced significant internal obstacles leading up to another ruling next week. 

By Besa Gordon - Guess what!, it’s Saturday, which means an all new episode of Back2Besa drops on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX 13 + this weekend. This week, we’re diving into powerful collaborations, Black leadership, and some mouthwatering flavors, so let’s get into it!

Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa, recently joined FOX 13 News for a conversation with evening anchors Hana Kim and Matthew Smith to introduce her latest series, Profiles in Black Leadership. This new segment takes a deep dive into the lives and motivations of Black leaders across Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia, offering viewers an inside look at the people shaping their communities.

Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered The State of the City Address at Benaroya Hall accompanied by the Garfield High School Band and Drumline and a traditional lion dance. The speech recapped Seattle’s recent evolution while recognizing the immense amount of work still required to solve pressing issues facing the city.

Assistant City Attorney Eddie Lin announced his campaign for the District 2 city council seat on Tuesday.  After being nominated but ultimately not selected by the Seattle City Council for the interim District 2 position last month, Lin’s bid for the seat is now in the hands of the Seattle constituents come November.

Seattle recently hosted a historic event for aspiring baseball players—the MLB ID Tour. This nationwide initiative by Major League Baseball scouts and identifies talented student-athletes in the high school graduating class on 2028/2029, and for the first time, the tour made its way to the Pacific Northwest. The tour rolled into the Mariners Training Center in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle. 

#SupportBlackBusiness - Hey Black Seattle, a hub connecting Black residents of central Puget Sound with community organizations and businesses, launched its inaugural "Let's Pull Up!" Community Meetup Tour this month. The first stop on the tour was The Scene in South Park, a Black-owned coffee shop serving up more than just coffee.

On March 8–9, 2025, Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) makes its highly anticipated return to The Paramount Theatre in Seattle with a thrilling lineup of performances, including the world premiere of The Cookout—a bold new work by Robert Garland, DTH’s visionary artistic director.

Seattle Colleges is making higher education more accessible by providing hundreds of scholarships each year to students at North, Central, and South. The application cycle for the 2025-2026 school year is now open, offering financial support to help students achieve their academic goals.

“Thrive” is happening on Saturday, March 15, 6:00-9:00pm, at the WOW Art Gallery in Pacific Place for an evening of community, collaboration, and art at our spring fundraising dinner, Thrive.

#SupportBlackBusiness - As long as Seattle stays hungry, Nita Jackson will be whipping up a batch of her famous five-cheese mac and cheese, a crowd favorite at her pop-up restaurant and private catering business JJ’s House of Soul.

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!