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Financial Struggles and Community Strength: The Story of Tacoma’s Intentions Juice Bar
#SupportBlackBusiness - South Tacoma Way is home to Intentions Juice and Smoothie Bar, a space that embodies community and vision, though it navigates significant financial hurdles. Founded by Marquita Evans in 2020, Intentions is a vital hub focused on health, wellness, and connection. However, maintaining this space requires constant effort due to ongoing financial challenges.
Besa Gordon Shares Update on “Support Black Business” Campaign During Good Day Seattle Appearance
By - Besa Gordon: So yesterday morning, I did my weekly appearance on Good Day Seattle to give an update on something that’s been super close to my heart, the Support Black Business campaign Converge Media launched back in January with Back2Besa.
Healing, History, and Hustle: This Week on Back2Besa
Get ready for an inspiring and vibrant episode of Back2Besa! Host Besa Gordon has been on the move, traversing the Pacific Northwest to bring viewers a collection of powerful Black stories and community highlights. This week's episode promises to be a rich tapestry of experiences, showcasing resilience, celebration, and connection.
From Synagogue to Soul: The Story of Langston Hughes this week on Back2Besa on FOX SOUL
This week on Back2Besa FOX SOUL, host Besa Gordon takes viewers on a deep dive into the heart of Seattle's Black culture at the historic Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center. From its origins as a synagogue in 1915 to its transformation into a community hub in the 1970s, Langston Hughes has stood as a beacon of creativity, resilience, and celebration in the Central District.
Besa Gordon Highlights the Northwest Credible Messenger Barber & Beauty Shop Project on Good Day Seattle
Earlier today, Besa Gordon made her weekly stop by Good Day Seattle and caught up with Erin Mayovsky. This week, she shined a spotlight on a project that’s transforming local communities: the Northwest Credible Messenger’s Barber & Beauty Shop Behavioral Health Project in partnership with the Community Reinvestment Project and the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Honoring Legacy, Uplifting the Future: A Look Inside the Trailblazing Black Women Brunch
On March 30, 2025, the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle’s Central District was filled with joy, reverence, and celebration as the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Guild hosted its first annual Trailblazing Black Women in Washington State brunch.
Streaming, Scoops, and Streetwear: A Pop-Up to Remember at ETC Tacoma
During ETC Tacoma’s highly anticipated Spring Line launch, the already swaggy atmosphere got a sweet surprise—literally. As part of Women’s History Month, Back2Besa and FOX 13 Seattle teamed up with Molly Moon’s for a surprise pop-up, offering free scoops of ice cream, including a special vegan cookies and cream flavor created by Back2Besa host Besa Gordon.
Back2Besa: Poetry, Art, AI, and Hoops! This Week's Jam-Packed Episode
Get ready for an electrifying episode of Back2Besa that's bursting with creativity, community, and conversation! This week, Besa Gordon welcomes you back with the soul-stirring poem "Still Golden" by the incredibly talented Chelsey Richardson, setting the perfect tone for National Poetry Month. Prepare to be moved by the power and beauty of spoken word as we kick things off in the Black Media Matters Studio.
Besa Gordon Spotlights AI House Grand Opening on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon appeared on FOX 13 Seattle’s Good Day Seattle to discuss the grand opening of AI House at Pier 70—a new incubator supporting AI startups while creating space for women and communities of color to thrive in tech.
More Than Just Ballpark Food: Besa Gordon Goes Inside the 2025 Mariners Food Preview at T-Mobile Park
For the third year in a row, Besa Gordon attended the exclusive Mariners Food Preview—an invite-only event where selected members of the media get an early taste of what’s new at T-Mobile Park.
The 2025 GSBA Impact Awards: A Night of Celebration and Recognition
The 2025 GSBA Impact Awards at Seattle Town Hall proved to be an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition. The event honored the individuals, businesses, and organizations making a powerful difference in the LGBTQ+ and allied communities across Washington State.
Edmonds International Women's Day: A Celebration of Strength and Unity
What an inspiring gathering it was! The seventh annual Edmonds International Women's Day event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center was a powerful reminder of women's strength, resilience, and unity. Filled with diverse voices, heartfelt stories, and a shared commitment to self-care and community support, the event left a lasting impression on everyone present.
This Weekend on Back2Besa: GSBA Impact Awards, DEFY SUPER 8XGP, Edmonds Women's Day, and More!
Get ready for an action-packed episode of Back2Besa this weekend! Besa Gordon is bringing you a show full of celebrations, history-making moments, and some exciting "firsts." From awards ceremonies to wrestling rings to golf courses, this episode has it all.
Defying Expectations: Besa Gordon Brings the Energy of DEFY Northwest to Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, brought a surge of energy to Good Day Seattle this morning during a lively segment with Erin Mayovsky to preview this weekend’s episode. The topic? DEFY Northwest, a professional wrestling organization that clearly holds a special place in Besa's heart.
A Word For The Ladies: From the 90th Annual Sports Star Of The Year Awards Red Carpet
By Besa Gordon - To my fellow Queens out there, if no one told you today, this week, this month or even this year…. You ARE enough, you ARE valued, and you ARE loved. Every time you show up, whether on the court, the field, in your business or for yourself, you’re inspiring the next generation.
Graffiti as a Creative Outlet: VMC’s Skill Shop Teams Up with Jack and Jill Seattle
Graffiti is everywhere—on city walls, alleyways, and murals that tell stories in vibrant color. For some, it’s an art form; for others, it’s misunderstood. The Vivid Matter Collective’s (VMC) co-founder’s Takiyah Ward, and Moses Sun recently set out to challenge perceptions and inspire young creatives by hosting a graffiti workshop for students from the Jack and Jill Seattle chapter.
Ah, The Black Woman: Converge Media’s National Women’s Month Uplift
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, Converge Media's Chief Storyteller Winfield Ezell Jr. offers this uplift to the countless amazing Black women who have graced this platform over the years including our very own Queens of Converge: Trae Holiday, Julia Jessie, Besa Gordon, and Takiyah Ward. We thank you.
Besa Gordon Treats Good Day Seattle to Her Vegan Molly Moon’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
This week, Besa Gordon stopped by Good Day Seattle to talk about something extra sweet—her very own Vegan Cookies & Cream ice cream flavor, created in collaboration with Molly Moon’s Ice Cream.
Rise Above and the Seattle Storm's Together We Rise: Legends Empower Youth at Center for Basketball Performance
In Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood, a powerful movement is taking shape. Rise Above, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth, is creating ripples of positive change. By partnering with iconic figures from the basketball world and the Seattle Storm, Rise Above offers young people opportunities they might otherwise never have.
Molly Moon's Unveils Besa Gordon's Vegan Cookies and Cream Ice Cream for Women’s History Month
At Converge Media, we celebrate voices that uplift our community. This Women's History Month, we are proud of Besa Gordon and the honor bestowed upon her by Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream! Since 2019, Molly Moon's has recognized women who make our communities safer, more equitable, and welcoming. This year, they have four honorees, each with a special ice cream flavor!