Converge Queens connected at Takiyah “TDUB” Ward’s soft opening of her brand new Re-Sole retail shop on E Union street as Trae Holiday joined her to speak about the milestone. The shop specializes in custom sneaker painting, dry-cleaning, and more and has become known as one of the top sneaker care shops in Seattle.

The first annual King County Green Jobs, Green Futures Summit took place at the Fremont Foundry on September 29th, bringing people from across Seattle together to explore the ways they can get involved with sustainability efforts and eco-friendly industries. The event featured a job showcase as well as a talent jam.

Last Monday, community members gathered to remember those we’ve lost during the City of Seattle and the Alliance for Gun Responsibility One Seattle Day of Remembrance event at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill in Seattle. It was a somber and reflective day featuring a memorial as well as a look at the work different organizations and individuals are doing throughout the community to end the epidemic of violence.

September 29th was national coffee day, and to celebrate Besa Gordon headed to Boon Boona Coffee in Renton to learn all about the coffee-making process and taste different brews.

Back2Besa host Besa Gordon stopped by SpoonFed Training in Renton to tap in with Fitness Coach Adaeze Medani and showcase some ways you can stay in shape as well as the natural methods she uses. Medani and Gordon went through a workout which can be done in the fitness studio or at home, and you can follow along and try out some of the exercises they did.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Besa Gordon tapped in with founder Armando Garzon at KOLORS Studios in Pioneer Square, where he’s outfitted a historic building with everything from recording studios, video equipment, office space, podcast studios, and more.

Last week, Besa Gordon headed to the Metier Brewing Taproom in the Central District for their newly-launched Sunday fried chicken and beignet brunch.

Last weekend, Besa Gordon tapped in at the City of Seattle’s Pickleball For All Tournament to check out the sport which has become the fastest in America. Hosted by the city as part of their Downtown Development plan, the tournament featured courts set up under the monorail tracks for Pickleball players from all over Seattle to enjoy.

Besa Gordon and her show Back2Besa teamed up with Cynthia Brothers from Vanishing Seattle to capture the moment and honor the legacy of the historic Mutual Fish Company.

Besa Gordon was out with the youth during the Seattle Slam Basketball Tournament, a free two day celebration of basketball and fitness in Downtown Seattle. Created by the City of Seattle under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan, basketball courts were constructed beneath the monorail tracks in the shadow of the Space Needle. It was a unique and memorable occasion which aimed to bring people from across Seattle together.

Last week, Besa Gordon checked in from the Creative Justice Back To School Giveback at Washington Hall. The event featured donations of clothing, school supplies, shoes and more as kids got ready to head back to school for the 2023-24 school year.

On Sunday, Besa Gordon headed to the Metier Brewing Taproom in the Central District for their weekly fried chicken and beignet brunch.

KOLORS Studios is changing the game for Black and Brown creatives in the Emerald City. As Back2Besa uplifts Hispanic Heritage Month, Besa Gordon tapped in with founder Armando Garzon at their location in Pioneer Square, where he’s outfitted the historic building with all the modern necessities you could need.

Seattle’s The Poetry Experience celebrated their 25th anniversary earlier this month, marking a quarter-century of sharing, creating, and community building. Founded by Rajnii Gibson-Eddins, The Poetry Experience consists of workshops and held space for people to come together and explore the power of the written word. The celebration took place at Blue Cone Studios, bringing together poets like Monique Franklin, Ebo, Roberto Ascalon and more.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Anthony and Marlie Love of Traveling While Black have you covered. In their segment on Back2Besa, they told us about four great fall activities you can do around Washington State and beyond.

“With fall coming, we definitely all have to get ourselves in shape, especially if you’re a Scorpio like me because our birthdays are right around the corner,” - Besa Gordon.

The KD Hall Foundation teamed up with the American Red Cross Northwest Region to host their first-ever blood drive. The event focused on awareness and support for those with Sickle Cell disease across Seattle.

Welcome to another episode of Back2Besa: Where the Northwest Connects hosted by Besa Gordon! This week on Back to Besa, Besa heads to the central district as the #Seahawks delivered big on a promise they made a few weeks ago to the CD Panthers. The KD Hall Foundation teams up with the American Red Cross for a Sickle Cell Blood Drive in the CD, Besa links up with Creative Justice to volunteer for their back-to-school clothing giveaway. She'll show you what went down at the City of Seattle’s Seattle Slam Basketball Tournament, she brings the Rotary Boys and Girls Club Lady Style Basketball team with me to the last Seattle Storm game of the season and more.

Welcome to another episode of Back2Besa: Where the Northwest Connects hosted by Besa Gordon! Per usual, we have a lot to talk about today, so grab your snacks now if you already haven't. 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, and more.