The legendary Massive Monkees kicked off Red Bull's Lords of the Floor with a special performance to set the tone for the competition, and not too long after they opened up the show, their very own Jeromeskee and Twixx hit the floor to battle K-MEL, and Prada-G as Lords Of The Floor came back to Seattle for the first time in over twenty-plus years. For those unfamiliar, Massive Monkees is a renowned breakdancing crew from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1999, the group quickly gained recognition for their exceptional skills, creativity, and contributions to the breakdancing community.

Now, you know I love my crystals, right? Not too long ago, I learned about a Black Women-owned crystal and metaphorical shop in Capital Hill. As often as I’m in the Cap Hill area, I was honestly shocked to learn that it’s been there for three years, and I’m now just learning about it. When I finally stopped by, I was instantly greeted by calm energy, and I felt right at home and even left with some new crystals, candles, incense, bath salts, and more. After taking the items home and reflecting on how good I felt leaving the shop, I just knew I had to feature it on Back2Besa.

Facing The Reign is the story of Jessa Thomas, the inspiring 17-year-old cowgirl from Kittitas County, Washington, who is the reigning Miss Teen Rodeo Washington 2024 and the first African-American state title holder.

It was a day filled with empowerment for our youth at Intentions Juice and Smoothie Bar in Seattle as owner Marquita Evans, hosted a group of teenage girls from South Shore who are part of a program with Community Passage Ways, to show them how to make their own smoothies plus show them what it’s really like to own a business.

Our cameras were there last weekend when N The Kutt Dance Studio in Des Moines, WA closed their doors for the last time.. Over the last two decades N The Kutt and it’s founder Koach T have been a staple in the greater Puget Sound community teaching dance to youth including our very own Besa Gordon and giving young people dance opportunities from across the region to around the world.

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Written by Besa Gordon - Lords Of The Floor This Saturday, Red Bull's Lords of the Floor is back in Seattle at WaMu for the first time in over 20 years, and it's been an honor to be one of their ambassadors for the event to make sure the whole city shows up and shows out! Earlier, I did my weekly appearance on Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky, and not only did I give deets on what to expect at the event, but I also announced some of my contest winners and how to enter to win my remaining tickets!

Watch Back2Besa on Saturday at 10:30pm on FOX 13 and Sunday at 10:00am on FOX 13+ to see the full story.

The Seattle Kraken NHL Hockey team recently honored Converge Media host Deaunte Damper as well as the Lavender Rights Project for their advocacy work in Seattle’s LGBTQ community. The Kraken also unveiled a specialty theme night jersey designed by artist Nikita Ares. The Kraken also recognized the Seattle Pride Hockey Association (SPHA).

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We all know that Besa Gordon loves to eat, and this week on Back2Besa, she heads to Old Burien to talk with Tony Hayes, owner of Classic Eats, about how he got into the restaurant business, how he comes up with his menu items and of course, Besa had to try some of the foods.

Earlier this month, Bel Garcia and Mathew Bermudez of Drip Media attended Seattle Kraken’s Women in Hockey Night as the spotlight shined brightly on Allie Spurlock, a talented artist whose unique jersey design embodies the resilience and tenacity of women in sports and beyond.

Back2Besa airs each Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle, but if you’re not able to watch FOX 13 Seattle on your TV, we have a few ways for you to tune in live anywhere in the nation with the free FOX Local App.

Written by Besa Gordon - When I launched Back2Besa last year, what was important to me was that one, we uplifted our stories not only from Seattle but all across the region and two, that this show, Back2Besa, was always free and accessible to everyone everywhere, no matter their situation, that way, they can see what I see daily, the beauty, the excellence, and the reliance of our communities across the Pacific Northwest.

A Queen has officially received her rightful crown. Over the weekend, our cameras hit the road and took the 90 minute drive east across the Cascade Mountains to the town of Cle Elum, Washington, for the coronation of 17-teen-year-old Jessa Thomas, Miss Teen Rodeo Washington State. Jessa isn't just any Queen, she is the first-ever Black Queen for Miss Teen Rodeo in Washington State, and the honor was well deserved. More about Jessa below:

Delving into the dynamic fusion of hip-hop culture and urban art, Red Bull's community engagement soars in the vibrant heart of Seattle. With the highly anticipated return of Red Bull's Lords of the Floor after two decades, slated for April 6th at WaMu Theater, the brand is also making its mark in the city's artistic landscape. Collaborating with globally renowned graffiti artists such as Totem2, Charms Won, and Graves, Red Bull recently transformed the Westside Wall in West Seattle into a captivating canvas alive with their creative expressions.

Prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as Red Bull Lords of the Floor, one of the most prestigious dance battles in the world, returns to Seattle after a hiatus of over 20 years on April 6th at WAMU. This exclusive event will showcase the world's top break dancers, who will soon be representing the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Hosted by Tacoma's own Jo Koy, and featuring a performance from Common, this is an event you simply can't afford to miss. 

Converge's Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa, recently joined Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae to discuss her recent film, Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale, which premiered on Fox 13 last month. This documentary, produced in collaboration with Converge Media, underscored the legacy of Sankofa Theatre, a space of creativity and empowerment cofounded by Teme Wokoma and the late Elijah L. Lewis. Nestled in Seattle's Central District within the Inscape Arts Building, Sankofa Theatre provided a much-needed platform for Black artists and storytellers to illuminate the stage with their voices and perspectives before closure last year due to financial constraints and external pressures from fellow tenants.

Written by: Besa Gordon - Yesterday was officially #OpeningDay for Major League Baseball, and let me tell you, friend. Your girl lived her best life last year. If I were to be really honest, last year has to be my favorite baseball season yet. For starters, I was the official red carpet host for All-Stars in 2023; I took over T-Mobile Park with Bookie Gates from Baseball Beyond Borders to do a whole commercial for the HBCU swingman classic. Speaking of Swingman, I feel for anyone that didn’t make it to that game. To me, this was more than just a match on the field; it was like a full-on reunion in the ballpark. If you were there, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about.

Written by: Besa Gordon - Let's take a moment to talk about all the things that will be on Back2Besa this weekend... Actually, first I have to say, the show officially turns 38 on Saturday, as we are officially on ep 38 this weekend. It's deff time to recap everything that's been on the show becasue, at this point, we've told over 150 stories since the launch on of the show on FOX 13 Seattle. What a blessing it is for the entire Back2Besa team and me to truly be able to highlight stories all across the PNW.

In a captivating dialogue on love and relationships, Debrena Jackson-Gandy Back2Besa Love and Relationships Expert introduces the concept of "Love STDs" - socially transmitted delusions. These are the misconceptions about love and relationships perpetuated through generations via media, songs, movies, and societal norms.

The 89th Washington Sports Star of the Year Awards, a longstanding tradition in the state's sports scene, celebrated excellence in athletics and community contributions. Originating in 1935, this event, curated by legendary sports editor Royal Brougham and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, honors the athletes, coaches, and community members behind the most memorable sports stories.

Earlier this month, Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa, jumped on a plane and flew to the heart of Spokane for the You Oughta Know Panel held at the Washington Cracker Building for an enlightening discussion on media etiquette and professionalism. The event was curated by Ryker and aimed to provide local artists with essential tools for navigating the media landscape.