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Besa Gordon Says You Can’t Miss the Radiant Reflections Exhibit at Bainbridge Island Art Museum
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!
Seattle Coffee Vibes: Why Besa Gordon Says The Station Coffee Shop in Columbia City Is Worth the Visit
By Besa Gordon - ☕ #SupportBlackBusiness Coffee lovers, this one’s for you! Let's talk about The Station Coffee Shop, a Black and Latino-owned gem in Seattle's Columbia City—literally right across from the light rail 🚆. You might recognize this spot from Back2Besa when we highlighted 3 Black-owned coffee shops, and trust me, it's STILL a whole vibe.
Calling ALL Who Entered Besa Gordon’s Buy Black Card Contest
By Besa Gordon - It’s time! Huge thank you to everyone that entered our Buy Black Card by Intentionalist giveaway, I’m super hype to not only pick the winner, but thanks to me teaming up with Presidential Transportation, I’ll even able to deliver them to you personally.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Besa Gordon Talks Converge Media’s Support Black Businesses Campaign on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon hit up Good Day Seattle to rep the Support Black Business campaign—something she and the whole Converge Media squad are serious about. During the segment, Besa talked about the struggles Black-owned businesses are facing. “It really started out earlier this year when we saw a lot of our Black-owned businesses going online and just talking about how they were having a hard time,” Besa shared. “Some were even going out of business. So our quick question was, what can we do to help?”
Besa Gordon talks #SupportBlackBusiness on KUOW with Libby Denkmann
Via KUOW - What does it take to run a thriving business in Washington? Lately, for a number of business owners around the Sound , the answer seems to be “too much.”
How Flora and Fauna Helped Besa Gordon Grow Her Green Thumb
By: Besa Gordon - Big Green Thumb Energy: Did y’all know there’s a Black-owned plant AND vinyl shop right in Pioneer Square? Yup, Flora and Fauna, which is also a Buy Black Card by Intentionalist location, is officially my new happy place for all things plants! Whether you’re a plant pro or just trying to keep one alive like me, Flora and Fauna has something for you, and if you need help, it’s owner Ashley Palmer got you covered.
Besa Gordon's Call to Action to Support Black Businesses on Good Day Seattle
Yesterday morning, Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX SOUL, joined Erin Mayovsky on Good Day Seattle to discuss the urgent need to support Black-owned businesses in Puget Sound. Gordon's appearance was a passionate call to action, highlighting the struggles these businesses face and outlining ways the community can help.
Besa Gordon Discovers Emerald City Fish & Chips on her Support Black Business Campaign
Hey everyone! Today was a super cool day. It marked the first day of our Support Black Business campaign, and I decided to put my money where my mouth is and try out a new spot I have never been. I'm always talking about supporting Black-owned businesses, but today I made a conscious effort to find one for lunch.
Learning from the Best: Besa’s Inspiring Lunch with Jesse Jones and Essex Porter
By Besa Gordon - Y’all, I gotta share this moment with you! Early December, I had the opportunity to sit down with two media legends—Jesse Jones and Essex Porter—and let me tell you, it was next level. If you don’t know them, Jesse is the investigative reporter who’s been holding people accountable for YEARS with his ‘Get Jesse’ segments, helping people resolve issues and navigate scams.
Digging Into the Hype: Besa Gordon Visits Fat’s Chicken and Waffles
By Besa Gordon - I’ve been wanting to try this spot for a minute, especially after featuring it on Back2Besa. Since I wasn’t at that shoot, I had to check it out for myself and see what all the hype was about!
Embracing the Joys of Life: Besa Gordon's Goals for 2025
By Besa Gordon - A new year always feels like the perfect time to hit reset and start fresh, and 2025 is no exception. But before we get into what’s next, let me take a moment to look back at 2024. Whew—what a year! There were highs, like signing my second contract with FOX 13 Seattle and taking Back2Besa national on FOX Soul—huge milestones I’ll forever be proud of. But there were also low moments…
Besa Gordon’s Moe Vegan Adventure: Why This Spot Is a Must-Try
By Besa Gordon - I finally got to pull up to Moe Vegan in Kent after missing their grand opening, and let me tell you—they did not disappoint! I grabbed the spicy crispy vegan honey chicken wrap and garlic fries, and dude… the flavors were on point! I. Was. SHOCKED. Plus, the vibe inside is super chill—pool table, photobooth, TVs for the game, and a whole lotta positive vibes.
15 Black-Owned Businesses to Shop After Christmas in Seattle with the Buy Black Card
By Besa Gordon - Alright, let’s be real — we all have that moment when we realize we forgot to grab a gift for someone. If that’s you right now, don’t even trip. The holidays might be over, but the season of giving isn’t! Let me put you on the Buy Black Card.
How to Watch Back2Besa on FOX Soul
By Besa Gordon - Hey friends! With Back2Besa now airing on FOX Soul, I wanted to make sure you knew how to tune-in. For starters. Back2Besa airs every Saturday at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST on FOX Soul, and it’s super easy to tune in all over the nation. See different ways on how to watch Back2Besa on FOX Soul below: