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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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Shining Bright: Exploring Black-Owned Crystal Shops

Crystals have long been revered for their beauty and perceived metaphysical properties. In recent years, there's been a surge of interest in crystal healing and collecting, and it's wonderful to see Black-owned businesses shining in this space. These shops offer not only a stunning array of crystals but also a deeper connection to spirituality and community.

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PHOTOS: 90TH Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards

By Besa Gordon - This year’s Seattle Sports Commission 90th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards red carpet was cute. Each year, I’ve been able to not only attend but also work along side Chuck Hamaker of Circling Seattle Sports, and tap in with athletes from around the state, coaches, and sports legends who have shaped the history of Washington sports.

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