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Photos: Habesha Networks Host Their Seattle Fall Brunch at Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant

The Habesha Networks Fall Brunch Series happened on Sunday across 11 Cities, and Seattle was one of them. These networking events are amazing for anyone who wants to connect with the community, even if they are not Habesha. The Seattle event took place at Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant on Cherry Street in Seattle, where people came together to not only network but also there was an opportunity for them introduce themselves to the group and promote their business.

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Besa Gordon Gets Dripped in Seahawks Gear at the Lumen Field Pro Shop

Chillleeee, I had a time this day! In case you missed the most recent episode of Back2Besa, then you missed my segment where I pulled up to Lumen Field and got dripped out in Seahawks gear at the Pro Shop. Twas a whole shmood. Literally walked in there and was hype when I saw all the throwback jersey gear, Christmas items, and don’t get me started on their Kingdom line. Dude, I didn’t even knoowww, they had a Kingdom line, but that was a whole vibe too.

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Besa Gordon uplifts Portland’s Black voices on her TV show Back2Besa

Not long ago, Back2Besa and HITS 106.1 Seattle Host Besa Gordon hopped on the Amtrak to Portland, Oregon with her production team and Tanzanian Radio Host on MjiniFM Abby Plaatjes to tell some of the stories of Portland’s Black community.

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Gardner Global Holiday Food Giveaway gives back to Skyway Community

Last Sunday Converge Media partnered with the Emergency Feeding Program (@emergencyfeeding ), Tre Simmons (@tresimmons13 ), Gardner Global (@jaebadiah , The Chosen Few, Hashtag Lunchbag (@hashtaglunchbagsea )A 4 Apple (@a4applelearningcenter ) and more for their annual meal kit giveaway. Hosted at the Holy Temple Evangelistic Center in Skyway, the event featured meal kits, books, clothing, and other resources for the community, including 400 meal kits.

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Besa Gordon Joins Hands With Emergency Feeding Program To Feed Unhoused In Pioneer Square

On Wednesday, the Emergency Feeding Program stopped by Pioneer Square to provide meals and supplies to those in need. Our Besa Gordon was there along with the Back2Besa crew to catch up with the organizers and help out as the EFP team work to make the holidays a little brighter in the community.

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Beau Legs Fish N' Chips Brings A Taste Of The South To Lacey, Washington

Have you heard of Beau Legs Fish and Chips in Lacey, Washington? The family-owned restaurant has been serving the community for the last 15 years and is going strong. Serving staples like jambalaya, grits, gumbo and more, Beau Legs uses family recipes to bring soul food to Lacey.

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#BackstagePass - Besa Gordon Taps In With DJ OG One At The Trailblazers Game

Recently, Besa Gordon headed down the I-5 corridor to the Rose City to tap in with some of the folks who make it special. While there, she hit up the Moda Center for a Trailblazers game and linked up with her good friend DJ OG One.

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Sync Seattle Mixers Build Community, Connect Black Business Owners

You know how much Back2Besa Host Besa Gordon loves mixers, so you know she had to check out the monthly Sync Seattle Mixer which takes place every third Thursday at Still Liquor. Dedicated to creating space for Seattle’s Black community and highlighting Black businesses and non-profits, Sync Seattle is all about bringing together social connections.

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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.

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