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Celebrating Identity: Steven Sawyer Discusses the Impact of Black Pride

Recently on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Steven Sawyer, an influential figure in the Black Pride movement, to discuss the origins and goals of Black Pride events. Sawyer began by expressing gratitude for being on the show and sharing his personal journey. "I'm a southern boy," he said, "a third-generation preacher from Alexandria, Louisiana." His upbringing centered around community engagement, which inspired his work in the Pacific Northwest.

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Demystifying Data: H.O.P Technology Solutions Empowers Black Businesses to Harness Data for Growth

Dei’Marlon Scisney, an Analytics and AI/ML specialist, recently appeared on Trae Holiday’s show, The Day with Trae, discussing his work with HLP Technologies. Scisney, who has lived in Seattle for 3.5 years, focuses on scaling businesses owned by BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ individuals.

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The Mission of Black Men Run Seattle: Building Health and Community

Isael "Cory" McCall, a driving force behind Black Men Run Seattle, recently joined Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to discuss his work with the organization, which focuses on promoting health and wellness among Black men in Seattle and beyond. With chapters worldwide, Black Men Run is more than just a running group; it's a global movement aimed at improving the health outcomes of Black men.

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Dominick Weems: A Musical Journey Rooted in Faith

In a recent interview on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday spoke with gospel artist Dominick Weems, who opened up about his musical journey and the profound impact his faith has had on his life and music. Weems, who hails from Tacoma, Washington, shared that his passion for music began before he was born, growing up in a family deeply involved in church music.

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Angela Moorer Discusses the King County Reparations Project on The Day With Trae

Angela Moorer, a multimedia storyteller and public relations consultant based in Seattle, Washington, was recently interviewed on The Day With Trae. Moorer is the Lead Producer of the Cascade PBS Creative Works department and is deeply committed to amplifying the voices of historically marginalized communities, a mission that has a profound impact on the communities she serves.

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Tye Reed Discusses Social Housing on The Day With Trae

Tye Reed, co-founder of House Our Neighbors, recently appeared on The Day With Trae to discuss with Trae Holiday regarding the organization's work on social housing in Seattle. Reed, who has been involved in anti-sweeps activism and working with homeless folks for many years, explained that House Our Neighbors began as a coalition of organizations opposed to Compassion Seattle, a 2021 charter amendment that would have codified sweeps.

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Jeff Dade's Journey from Finance to Community Economic Development

In a recent interview on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday spoke with Jeff Dade, Director of Community Partnerships at Homestead Community Land Trust. Dade shared his inspiring journey into the world of housing and community economic development. With a background in finance, Dade transitioned from banking to focusing on community development, driven by a desire to understand and address the underlying issues affecting Black Americans.

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Michelle Lang-Raymond and the Teen Summer Musical: Nurturing the Next Generation of Talent

Seattle treasure Michelle Lang-Raymond recently sat down with Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to discuss her extensive career in music and her passion for fostering young talent. Lang-Raymond, a renowned figure in the Seattle music scene, shared the accidental beginnings of her music career, stemming from her childhood love of singing and songwriting.

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Isaiah Anderson Jr. Talks Teen Summer Musical's Snow Whyte & The Seven on The Day with Trae

Isaiah Anderson Jr., a guest on The Day with Trae, recently discussed the upcoming Teen Summer Musical production of Snow Whyte & The Seven. This unique program, which has been running for over 25 years, provides young people of color the opportunity to play lead roles in theater productions.

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Francisco Lopez: From the Bronx to Big-Time Videography

In a recent interview on The Day With Trae, guest host Besa Gordon sat down with renowned videographer and cinematographer Francisco Lopez. Lopez, whose work has been featured in projects like "The Day with Trae" and "Pickleball for All," shared his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a sought-after name in the industry.

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