Our Pop Culture Queen and the host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle Besa Gordon was out and about this weekend at the City of Seattle’s Pickleball For All tournament. She learned the sport and took in the vibes as they city opened brand new pickle ball courts as part of their plan to reactivate Downtown Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks brought surprise and delight to the community last week when they visited the CD Panthers for their game at Judkins Park against B12. Seahawks Community Engagement Manager Kyle Dougherty was on hand as the organization brought swag, dancers, their mascot Blitz and current players Tre Brown and Dareke Young.

On Thursday, our Pop Culture Queen and the host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle was at Lumen Field ahead of the Beyonce concert to meet fans and giveaway seat upgrades. She also took in the sights and found some her favorite outfits.

This week on #Back2Besa’s Youth Unfiltered, Besa Gordon brought the Seattle Rotary Lady Style Basketball team to the final Seattle Storm game of the season. While there, they witnessed Jewell Loyd make history by setting the WNBA single season record for points scored with 939. It was an inspirational and motivational day for the girls, who are some of the most talented youth basketball players in the Emerald City.

The Seattle Black Business Network brought the business community together over seafood on September 1st at Poco Bar and Lounge, and our Back2Besa crew was there to check in with attendees and hear about the event. 

Last week, the Seattle Seahawks kept a promise made by Seahawks VP of Community Engagement and Legends Mario Bailey to the CD Panthers a few weeks ago that he would bring some surprise and delight to the #CentralDistrict little league football and cheer program.

Our Besa Gordon tapped in at the world-famous Communion Seattle during their annual fish fry. She spoke with Chef Kristi Brown about what makes the event so special and you know she had to try some of the food.

Tacoma Businessman, hip hop promoter and owner of The Cuban Plug Jimmy Bagalini teamed up with Seattle rapper Livio to spread love and resources during their annual community giveback at Lake City Skate Park.

This week on Back2Besa, we catch up with Colina Bruce, as she celebrities her Noir Lux Candle Co. partnership with Starbucks. She headed to Lake City and caught up with Jimmy Bagalini, Livo, and Ill Chris for their back-to-school community giveback. Hopefully, you know Besa loves good food, so you shouldn't be shocked that she pulled up to Communion for their annual fish fry. We go to the CID to observe International Overdose Awareness Day. Besa pulled up to Poco on Cap Hill, for the Seattle Black Business Network's Networking event. Plus, she went to South Lake Union, where Nature's Element got my soap and candle soap game on point. And Besa even gets personal with you and tells you how it's really been being part of the FOX 13 Family.

Besa Gordon sat down with world-renowned chef Kristi Brown to talk about her journey into starting her own restaurant and the advice she has for entrepreneurs.

Noir Lux Candle Co. CEO Colina Bruce was at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill to celebrate the launch of Starbucks new Seattle Community Capsule Collection, which will be on sale exclusively at the Roastery. The set of three candles has been in development for nearly a year, and complement the flavors of some of the roastery's newest coffees. The box includes blackberry, citrus, and cream inspired fragrances.

Besa Gordon checked in from the South Lake Union Saturday Market to showcase Nature's Elements, a soap and candle company from Seattle and the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. Ny’il Damis-Salaam says that making healthy, natural products is a passion and he’s grateful to be able to share them with the community.

Besa Gordon showcased the skills of fifteen year old singer/songwriter Maya Russell, who performed her song ‘Take A Minute’ live at Seattle Theatre Group's Elevate.

A Black-owned winery in Washington State that was started as the result of a coin flip? Back2Besa Producer Cesar Canizales traveled to Benton City, Washington to tap in with Frichette Winery Co-Owner Shae Frichette during #NationalBlackBusinessMonth to hear the unique story behind her and her husband’s vineyard.

What’s former NBA Champion Channing Frye up to now? We headed down to Portland to find out. Besa Gordon caught up with the hooper-turned-winemaker to hear about Chosen Family Wines and the way he’s turned his passion for wine into a business.

Our Besa Gordon traveled down to the Rose City to check in with some Black-owned businesses for #NationalBlackBusinessMonth. While there, she stopped in wine country and spoke with Tiquette Bramlett, founder of Our Legacy Harvested. Her organization works to create opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved with the industry.

Rise Above hosted their annual SportsFest centered around Native Youth on August 19th. The day featured appearances by celebrities, athletes, and more as youth came together to engage in positive development and athletic activities.

Last week, when Besa Gordon talked about her trip to Portland, she mentioned Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard, aka Dame D.O.L.L.A as he was having a listening party for his album, DON D.O.L.L.A. On her show last Saturday, Gordon recapped the event to get you up to speed.

Saturday marked the 18th annual Big Day of Play put on by the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. The annual event took place at Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Rowing Center and brought community organizations, families, vendors and more out to the park to get moving.

Last Wednesday, Zahilay fellow Council Member Rod Dembowski were at Judkins Park to present the CD Panthers Youth Football and Cheer Program with a check for $100,000 to go towards program in the name of the Keanna and D’Vonne Scholarship fund.