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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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