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#TravelingWhileBlack - Anthony and Marlie Love Check In at the Kraken Game
Looking for something to do this week? Anthony and Marlie Love checked back in with another edition of Traveling While Black on Back2Besa. This time, they visited Climate Pledge Arena for a Kraken game to check out the vibes.
Learn To Make Halloween Themed Cocktails With Ashaunti Martin-Smith and Couture Cocktails
It’s Halloween and businesses across Seattle are getting in the spirit of the Holiday. Couture Cocktails 206 and owner Ashaunti Martin hosted a Halloween Cocktail making class at Made Space earlier this month, and Back2Besa Host Besa Gordon was there to tap in and #SupportBlackBusiness.
Meet Zaccharaya Wisdom - The First Black Draft Pick of the Seattle Kraken
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 Team Behind The Team: The Seattle Kraken’s Off-Ice Stars
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.
#BlackVoicesMatter - Black Journalists Celebrated at Annual Seattle Event
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.
#BackstagePass - Go Behind The Scenes as Climate Pledge Arena Unveils Latest Food Offerings
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.
#MotivationMonday - Seattle Kraken Photo Editor Liv Lyons is Chasing Dreams, Breaking Barriers, and Inspiring Others
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.
The Terrain Art Festival in Spokane Brings Artists From Around the World to the Pacific Northwest
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.
PHOTOS: Besa Gordon Taps In at the Kraken Team Store to Get Set for the Season
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.
Besa Gordon Taps Into Her Chakra And Visits Ola Wyola Crystal Shop
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.
Besa Gordon Hits The Road To Check Out Art and Culture in Spokane
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.
PHOTOS: Besa Gordon Checks Out New Food Offerings At Climate Pledge Arena Ahead of Kraken Home Opener
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 Heads To The Happiest Place On Earth For The Disneyland Holiday Preview
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.
The NBA Returns to Seattle for the Rain City Classic and Besa Gordon Brings You Courtside
#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.
Simply Seattle Provides The #SonicsDrip For The Emerald City
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.
Take A Trip Around El Salvador With Cesar Canizales
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.
PHOTOS: Besa Gordon Taps In At Simply Seattle Ahead of Rain City Classic
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.
#YouthUnfiltered - Expanding Your Comfort Zone With Musician Oblé Reed
“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.
Besa Gordon Taps In Backstage At The First Kraken Pre-Season Game Of The Year
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.
Pier Party: A Night to Remember on the Iconic Pier 62 to Support the Expansion of Seattle’s Waterfront Park
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.