Trae Holiday Previews Umoja Fest and Sherri Shepherd Special on Good Day Seattle
TraeAnna Holiday, the dynamic host of The Day With Trae on Converge Media and current guest host for Back2Besa on FOX13, pulled double duty this morning during her appearance on FOX13's Good Day with Erin Mayovsky. Holiday shared an exciting preview of her coverage of the 70th annual Umoja Festival and parade for this weekend’s episode of Back2Besa. She also gave a sneak peek into the interview she did with renowned TV talk show host, comedian, and actress Sherri Shepherd for her show The Day With Trae, which airs tonight at 8:30 pm on Converge Media.
Holiday's enthusiasm for Umoja Fest was palpable as she described the event as a cherished tradition that brings together generations of families and community members. The festival, which showcases the vibrant Black heritage and culture of Seattle, is a testament to the enduring spirit of the community. Holiday highlighted the parade as a particularly special part of the festivities, where drill teams and dancers showcase their talents to enthusiastic crowds. "Umoja Fest is a beautiful celebration of our community," said Holiday. "It's a time for us to come together and celebrate our culture and our heritage."
In addition to discussing Umoja Fest, Holiday shared some takeaways from her interview with Sherri Shepherd, which will air tonight on Converge Media. Holiday was struck by Shepherd's genuine warmth and her passion for uplifting others through mentorship. "Sherri is such an inspiration," said Holiday. "She is a true role model for women everywhere." Holiday previewed a snippet from the interview in which Shepherd emphasized the importance of having mentors who can offer guidance and support, drawing from her own experiences in the entertainment industry.
Holiday's interview with Shepherd tonight promises to be an inspiring and insightful conversation that viewers won't want to miss. "I can't wait for everyone to see my interview with Sherri," said Holiday. She is so funny and wise, and I know that viewers will be inspired by her story." And for sure, tune in to Back2Besa this weekend for your weekly dose of Black joy and celebration, including coverage of last weekend’s Umoja Festival and Parade.
The Day With Trae Sherri Shepherd Special - Tonight 8:30 pm - Converge Media
Back2Besa - Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX13 and Sunday at 10 am on FOX13+ and free nationwide on the FOX Local App
