On this week's episode of #Back2Besa, we met Zaccharya Wisdom - the first Black draft pick of the Seattle Kraken. Earlier this year we headed to the Kraken Development Camp to take a look at the newest members of Seattle’s hockey team, and connected with Wisdom to hear about his journey to the NHL.

The Seattle Kraken organization is on the rise and thriving on and off the ice. Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to visit the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate to look behind the scenes and meet four employees at the top of their fields.

On Saturday, the Seattle Association of Black Journalists hosted their fourth annual Beyond The Byline event which celebrates the impacts of legendary Black Journalists in the city and provides an opportunity for community members and peers to connect and learn.

Today is #NationalFoodDay and you know #Back2Besa Host Besa Gordon had to celebrate by trying the newest additions to the Climate Pledge Arena food roster.

Seattle Kraken Photo Editor Liv Lyons is an example of chasing dreams and breaking down barriers. Lyons has been creating space for Black women in the industry after she began shooting Mariners games at T-Mobile Park with Circling Seattle Sports just 18 months ago.

Have you heard about Terrain? The annual one-night-only event in Spokane is one of the regions largest gatherings of artists from all over the world. Featuring nearly 400 artists, Terrain has firmly established its name as one of the top destinations for art lovers in the Pacific Northwest. Back2Besa host Besa Gordon headed across the state to check it out for herself.

It’s Kraken season and you know Back2Besa Host Besa Gordon had to head over to the Team shop to get her fit together ahead of the first home game of the year. She was joined by stylist Akia Ronai as she picked out some of the most fly apparel on offer.

Back2Besa host Besa Gordon tapped into her Chakra and love for crystals and visited Rainbow-Renee Wyola Manier at the crystal shop she co-owns, Ola Wyola, on Rainier Ave S. While there, she explored the various crystals and amulets Wyola has on offer and partook in a cleansing Sound Bowl healing ritual.

Last week, Besa Gordon decided to do something that she hadn’t done in a while… a real deal roadtrip. She took a trip across the state to Spokane - and let her tell it.

Last week, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon headed over to Climate Pledge Arena for the Seattle Kraken’s annual food and beverage sneak peak. She checked in with Executive Chef Molly de Mers and her team to see what fans can expect as the Kraken get set for their home opener tonight.

Back2Besa headed to the ‘Happiest Place On Earth’ for a special holiday preview. Host Besa Gordon was at Disney Land’s Holiday Preview event in Anaheim, where she hosted a live radio broadcast on HITS 106.1 and learned all about what they have in store for the holiday season.

#BackstagePass - Back2Besa host Besa Gordon tapped in from Climate Pledge Arena for the Rain City Classic between the LA Clippers and the Utah Jazz. She was courtside prior to the game, checking in with VIPs and fans.

Besa Gordon stopped by Simply Seattle and received the VIP treatment ahead of the Rain City Classic at Climate Pledge Arena featuring the Clippers and the Utah Jazz. She spoke with Matthew Chichester as he showed her some signature sonics pieces and helped her get her fit together for the game.

As part of #Back2Besa’s Hispanic Heritage Month feature during the month of September, producer Cesar Canizales traveled to El Salvador to show us the people and culture of his home country. While there, he visited numerous sites including the archeological ruins of the Pipil people, the volcano of Santa Ana, and even shows us a national favorite food - the Pupusa.

Ahead of the Rain City Classic at Climate Pledge Arena featuring the Clippers and the Utah Jazz, Besa Gordon stopped by Simply Seattle to get her fit together. She spoke with Matthew Chichester as he showed her some signature sonics pieces.

“Go outside - go to events, experience new cultures. It take getting outside of your own bubble and your own comfort zone to understand what your role is.” - Musician Oblé Reed on #YouthUnfiltered.

Kraken season is finally back, and #Back2Besa host Besa Gordon pulled up to the first pre-season game to check on the team and tap in with the voice of the Kraken Everett Fitzhugh as well as Kraken superfan Alicia Crank. For Gordon, it was a full circle moment after her first Kraken interview came with Fitz nearly a year to the day prior.

Friends of Waterfront Seattle brought the community out to Pier 62 for Pier Party, a fundraiser for the work being done by the organization as part of their expansive goal to create space for all of Seattle to enjoy the waterfront which raised nearly $200,000.

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.