Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is set to host a powerful and moving exhibition, "Mandela: The Official Exhibition," opening on Saturday, May 24, 2025. This immersive experience will explore the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the global icon of justice, resilience, and reconciliation.

Get ready for an exciting weekend of innovation and creativity! The Seattle AI Film Festival (SAIFF) is just around the corner, and it's an event you won't want to miss. Happening on March 29th and 30th at the M5 Creative Hub in downtown Seattle (401 Mercer St.), SAIFF is your chance to explore the cutting-edge world where artificial intelligence meets filmmaking.

Seattle's vibrant theater scene is buzzing with excitement as Taproot Theatre Company gears up to launch its 2025 Mainstage season with a powerful and timeless classic. Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" will not only kick off the season but will also mark the grand reopening of the newly-renovated Jewell Mainstage Theatre.

Baseball Beyond Borders is set to launch its first annual HBCU Seattle Series, a weekend-long event that blends collegiate baseball action with a celebration of HBCU culture and community engagement. The series, scheduled for March 14th to 16th at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Washington, will feature three games between Coppin State University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) from Baltimore, Maryland, and Seattle University.

A King County infant has been confirmed to have measles, and health officials are warning the public of possible exposures at multiple locations. The infant may have contracted the disease while traveling abroad.

Converge is excited to partner with Wa Na Wari to present GuideStar, a new artwork by Mendi + Keith Obadike, coming to Seattle's Space Needle on Friday, March 14th at 7:30 pm.

The Seattle Public Library is once again offering free in-person tax preparation services at 12 library locations through mid-April. This valuable service, offered in partnership with United Way of King County (UWKC) and AARP, aims to assist individuals and families with their 2024 tax returns.

The town hall will combine education and open conversation. A panel of subject experts and individuals with lived experience will discuss various aspects of HIV in Black communities. Topics will include prevention, treatment, advocacy, and the social factors that contribute to the ongoing impact of HIV.

Seattle is gearing up to celebrate Black History Month in a big way with the "Call to Conscience" Black History Month Museum at the Columbia City Theater. Throughout February 2025, this immersive museum will showcase installations, exhibits, and activities that honor the  achievements and resilience of Seattle's Black community.

We are pleased to announce that social media influencer Mark Quiroz is joining our Support Black Business Campaign as a content creator. Mark is best known for his popular Instagram and YouTube accounts where he creates short-form video content on Seattle lifestyle, travel, and restaurants and businesses.

In a move that signifies a commitment to improved customer service and government efficiency, Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Jesse Jones as the new director of Results Washington.

The sixth annual Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium will kick of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle. at the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle.

The Seattle City Council has released a list of 20 qualified applicants for the District 2 vacancy left by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales' resignation. The applicants were required to submit a resume, cover letter, and financial interest statement form by January 9th.

Get ready to tune in to a new era of radio as Besa Gordon, the dynamic media personality and host of Back2Besa, launches her internationally syndicated radio show, The Rewind With Besa, in Summer 2025!

We are pleased to announce that Converge Media Co-Founder Erik Kalligraphy will be taking the helm as the head of our newly formed Music, Culture, & Lifestyle division and the Converge Music platform.

Converge Media is pleased to announce the appointment of Winfield Ezell Jr. as its new Chief Storyteller. Ezell has been an integral part of the Converge Media team, directing the TV show Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX SOUL, as well as directing impactful films like "Facing the Reign," which tells the story of Jessa Thomas, the first African American Miss Teen Rodeo Washington. His directorial work also includes "Sankofa Theater Inscape Finale" and the Emmy-nominated "Reconciliation Tour”.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Washington businesses and residents affected by the Bomb Cyclone that occurred November 17-25, 2024. The disaster declaration, made in response to a request from Governor Jay Inslee, covers Chelan, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Snohomish, and Yakima counties.

In a press release this morning, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the appointment of Shon Barnes, the current Madison, Wisconsin Chief of Police, as the next Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD). The appointment follows a national search and comes after Barnes's successful implementation of crime reduction strategies in Madison.

SEATTLE—Following the success of its recent concert presentation of Samson and Delilah, Seattle Opera presents this January a concert rendering of Hector Berlioz’s Les Troyens—an epic tale of fate, love, and betrayal that is as grand in scope as it is rarely performed. This special pair of performances marks the first time Les Troyens will appear on the Seattle Opera stage.

Winner of more than 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED has been performed in excess of 100 cities in 16 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland and China) and has thus far been translated into six languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Korean and Portuguese. WICKED has been seen by more than 67 million people worldwide and has amassed in excess of $5.6 billion in global sales.