Ahead of #ConvergeSuperSaturday and the special airing of Converge Media’s Emmy-nominated film Reconciliation Tour on Saturday, October 26th at 9:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle, Baseball Beyond Borders Founder Bookie Gates and Mariners Director of Community Relations Nova Newcomer joined Washington Sports Wrap host Alyssa Charlston to discuss the film and it’s impact. They spoke about the importance of baseball and the ways they’ve worked both individually and together the open doors and provide opportunities for youth of all backgrounds to participate.

We’re throwing it back to an unforgettable evening in 2022 when we witnessed the magic of community, connection, and the spirit of baseball at the premiere of Reconciliation Tour—Converge Media's Emmy-nominated short film which follows the journey of Baseball Beyond Borders players through the South. The event took place at T-Mobile Park’s Ellis Pavilion, where members of Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB) and supporters gathered to relive the powerful journey taken by the 18u all-star team over that summer.

Join us on Saturday, October 19th for a special airing of our Emmy-Nominated film Reconciliation Tour on FOX 13 Seattle at 9:30 pm. The film follows the journey of players from Baseball Beyond Borders as they travel through the South on a voyage of baseball, civil rights, and reconciliation. 

One year following an impactful and memorable trip to the South, Converge Media has returned to Mississippi alongside Baseball Beyond Borders for a second year. This year, we’re excited to dive further into the stories of the youth in the city, showcasing what makes their community special as well as the impact of baseball. We’re also excited to document the legacy of the first Reconciliation Tour, and what has occurred within the past year.

At the 60th Annual NATAS NW Emmy Awards on Saturday, we gathered to celebrate our film Reconciliation Tour which was nominated for an Emmy in long-form content. Even though we didn’t win, it was a powerful night of reflection that re-affirmed our commitment to telling stories of Black communities nationwide.