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Channing Frye's Chosen Family Wines Brings Flair, Opportunity to Oregon's Wine Scene
What’s former NBA Champion Channing Frye up to now? We headed down to Portland to find out. Besa Gordon caught up with the hooper-turned-winemaker to hear about Chosen Family Wines and the way he’s turned his passion for wine into a business.
EYFO Celebrates and Educates Youth In Seattle
Our Back2Besa crew was at the Empowering Youth and Families Outreach Summer Literacy Academy at Holly Park Community Church on Thursday, August 17th. The eight-week program focuses both on academic and social growth, providing students with an opportunity to fill in gaps, make up for academic loss, and get ahead for the upcoming school year.
#NationalBlackBusinessMonth - Shae Frichette Share Self-Care Advice for Entrepreneurs
“Entrepreneurship can be hard and sometimes you don’t think about taking care of yourself.” - Shae Frichette, Co-Owner and Winemaker at Frichette Winery.
Seattle’s A 4 Apple Early Learning Center Brings Education to the Community
Welcome to A 4 Apple Learning Center. Our Trae Holiday stopped by to chat with Co-Owner and Teacher Appollonia Washington (Miss Apple) for #NationalBlackBusinessMonth to hear about the work being done at the center as she seeks to inspire the next generation through early learning and literacy.
NBA Champion Channing Frye Offers Advice for Those Looking to Start A Business During National Black Business Month
“My pieces of advice would be to come in with humility, enjoy your passion, and be ready to work,” NBA Champion Channing Frye said.
Seattle’s Exclusive Boutique Features Fashion For All
For National Black Business Month, we’re featuring some of Seattle’s favorite Black-owned businesses. Exclusive is a Black-women owned clothing boutique located on East Union Street in the heart of Seattle’s Central District. Their mission is to bring fashion to the community, making everyone feel free to express themselves through their clothing choices.
