"We Live In Color" is back with another fantastic guest this week! Host Deaunte Damper returns with an exciting new episode featuring community organizer and comedian Vee Moree. In this episode, Moree shares her background, journey to the 206, and a major upcoming life change.

"We Live In Color" returned this week with another episode, showcasing a guest dedicated to combating stigma and fostering inclusion on many fronts. This episode introduced Andrew Ashiofu, the former LGBTQ Commission Chair. Renowned for his impactful work and advocacy, Ashiofu joined host Deaunte Damper to share his inspiring background and discuss his experiences running in not one but two political campaigns, as well as his ongoing efforts to support immigrants, the LGBTQ community, and individuals living with HIV.

Hosted by Deaunte Damper, We Live In Color returned this week with another exciting episode featuring a prominent community leader. This episode featured Jaelynn Scott, Executive Director of the Lavender Rights Project (LRP), a Black trans advocacy group committed to providing safety, resources, and opportunities. Scott delves into her background, journey to becoming the Executive Director of LRP, and the impactful work the organization is undertaking for Seattle's Black Trans community.

In the second episode of the second season of "We Live in Color," host Deaunte Damper welcomed Jermell Witherspoon, a pastor from the Liberation United Church of Christ (LUCC), renowned for its radical progressivism within the Pentecostal tradition. This segment delves into Witherspoon's poignant journey from his formative years grappling with his sexuality in a religious environment to discovering his calling as a pastor. With heartfelt sincerity, he emphasizes the impact of LUCC's inclusive ethos on the community it serves, underscoring a commitment to acceptance and empowerment.

This week on The Day With Trae has seen guest host Deaunte Damper bring a new energy to the show. Featuring guests like Pastor Leslie Braxton, Dré Franklin, Malik Banks and Michelle McClendon, Damper has brought his signature style to the airwaves as he shares important information.

Season two of "We Live in Color," hosted by Deaunte Damper, launched its premiere featuring the remarkable Randy Ford. In this segment, Ford delves into her beginnings, career, and role as the newest Executive Director of CD Forum. Ford was born and raised in Columbia City, Seattle, with a religious background. Ford's youth was marked by nomadic transitions throughout South King County, all while navigating her gender identity.

Host Deaunte Damper is set to bring his show We Live In Color back to the airwaves of Seattle and beyond. After a hiatus, the energetic and engaging host is coming home with a new set, new guests, new graphics and more as he builds a home for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community to share their stories and perspectives. It’s a return which has been a long time coming for the community leader, and he’s excited to share this new chapter with the city.

Converge Media’s Deaunte Damper has been an integral part of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community for years, and continues to put in the work to create space for voices to be heard. His show, We Live In Color, is set to return to the airwaves next month with a variety of guests who share joy and shine a light on issues which impact us all.

Deaunte Damper makes his 2024 return to the Black Media Matters Studios next week as he fills in for TraeAnna Holiday on her show The Day With Trae. Damper will be guest-hosting Monday, January 29 - Wednesday, January 31st with Trae Holiday returning on Thursday, February 1st.

Seattle’s Black LGBTQ+ Community came together at the W Hotel for PNW Black Pride’s 6th annual One Community One Voice event. The event featured food, speakers, and resources for community members and created an area of love and connection.

Deaunte Damper was joined by Ebo Barton on this week’s episode of We Live In Color. Barton is a renowned poet and community activist, working with the Lavender Rights Project. They found poetry through necessity, growing up in LA as “a confused young person.”

Deaunte Damper made his on-screen return for 2023 as Central District native Pastor Jamell Witherspoon joined him on We Live In Color. The show featured a conversation about what true inclusion looks like within the community and religion.

Join the host of We Live In Color Deaunte Damper as he reflects on what was an inspiring and fulfilling year. The show saw a variety of guests, from State Legislators to Drag Stars to activists and more. This year also saw Deaunte host a special edition of his show live from the historic McCaw Hall in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Ballet on World AIDS Day.

Deaunte Damper hosted the We Live In Color special featuring Diamond Lil. The fun-filled and introspective episode focuses on her journey through the world of performance, starting with karaoke and ending with full-fledged spectacles. The award-winning drag queen and community advocate spoke with Damper about her experiences as a member of the Black Trans community and performing in various spaces around the city.

Join the Converge Media family as we take over Seattle’s historic McCaw Hall for a very special morning of shows. We’ll be kicking things off with The Rewind With Besa, followed by a special edition of We Live In Color with Deaunte Damper. These shows will feature members of the Pacific Northwest Ballet and a special look into their current performance, The Nutcracker.

With over 600 people in attendance Saturday night, including our very own Besa Gordon and Deaunte Damper, the GSBA Equalux Gala 2022 at the Westin Hotel was a smashing success raising over $800,000 in support of LGBTQ+ Future Leaders and allies.

Converge Media show We Live In Color presents a special episode on Wednesday to honor Overdose Awareness Day. Host Deaunte Damper will welcome Malika Lamont and Brad Finegood to the Black Media Matters Studio to discuss the work they’re doing in the community around the issue.

Nikkita Oliver joined host Deaunte Damper on We Live In Color for a special episode which in which Oliver and Damper talked about a variety of issues before Oliver moves to the Midwest.

“I love Deaunte, and consider us to be good friends,” Oliver said. “I'm really excited to support anything that he is doing. I also love that there's a space to uplift, black and brown, queer folks in the city that are doing good work.”

Deaunte Damper is set to make his return to the set of We Live In Color Wednesday night at 8:30 pm with special guest Nikkita Oliver. Damper had taken leave to pursue treatment for addiction, and is now back to share his story as well as the stories of others.

“I feel rejuvenated,” Damper said. “I’d been dealing with addiction for a while and I felt like it was finally time to learn to really take care of myself.”

SEATTLE, WA – Converge Media recently announced that longtime community activist and advocate Deaunte Damper has joined the company as head of LGBTQ+ programming. In addition to his duties as curator and producer, Damper hosts a new bi-weekly show, We Live in Color with Deaunte Damper, which premiered across all Converge Media platforms on May 25.  The next episode will air on June 22 at 8 p.m. at www.WhereWeConverge.com.