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Takiyah Ward Announces Brand New Retail Location for Re-Sole
Last Saturday, Converge Media’s Art Queen Takiyah “TDUB” Ward celebrated a major milestone with a soft opening at her brand new Re-Sole shop on E Union street. The shop specializes in custom sneaker painting, cleaning, and more and has become known as one of the top sneaker care shops in Seattle.
Waters run dry: Sounders and Whitecaps split points in scoreless draw
The Seattle Sounders FC played to a scoreless draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps, failing to score one of the 17 shots that they recorded against their Cascadia rival while holding them to just four shots, none on target, and wasting an opportunity to help themselves acquire better seeding in the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs.
Homegrown heroics: Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan score as Sounders punch postseason ticket
The Seattle Sounders FC have punched their playoff ticket with a thrilling victory over the LA Galaxy, as Cristian Roldan's goal at the death gives Seattle the necessary points to now worry only about their seeding rather than if they'll make it.
Devon Witherspoon dazzles under the primetime lights
Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback and the #5 overall pick in this past years draft, Devon Witherspoon, made his mark on the teams Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants in a big way, putting the football world on blast.
Madness at Metlife: Seahawks dominate Giants in primetime for third win in a row
After a slow first half, the Seattle Seahawks pulled away from the struggling New York Giants in primetime to continue their historic run during the primetime slot and move their 2023 season record to 3-1 as they enter their bye week.
Black and Loud: Black Artists Rock Seattle During New Music Festival
Our Community Queen TraeAnna Holiday showed out at Black and Loud Festival - a Seattle music festival built to feature Black-fronted bands from around the world. Taking place at The Crocodile Seattle, it was an evening to remember featuring top acts.
City of Seattle Remembers, Honors, Uplifts Those Lost to Violence During National Day of Remembrance
Last Monday, community members gathered to remember those we’ve lost during the City of Seattle and the Alliance for Gun Responsibility One Seattle Day of Remembrance event at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill in Seattle. It was a somber and reflective day featuring a memorial as well as a look at the work different organizations and individuals are doing throughout the community to end the epidemic of violence.
A Balcer header, red card, and VAR result in chaotic 1-1 draw between OL Reign and North Carolina Courage
The OL Reign struck first on a headed goal from Bethany Balcer, off the service from Megan Rapinoe, but a chaotic end of the first half saw the Reign concede and a red card assessed to Alana Cook, and the Reign had to hunker down in the second half to split the points with the visiting North Carolina Courage.
From Bean to Brew: Besa Gordon Celebrates National Coffee Day at Boon Boona
September 29th was national coffee day, and to celebrate Besa Gordon headed to Boon Boona Coffee in Renton to learn all about the coffee-making process and taste different brews.
Get Active and Learn to Workout at Home with Besa Gordon and Fitness Coach Adaeze Medani
Back2Besa host Besa Gordon stopped by SpoonFed Training in Renton to tap in with Fitness Coach Adaeze Medani and showcase some ways you can stay in shape as well as the natural methods she uses. Medani and Gordon went through a workout which can be done in the fitness studio or at home, and you can follow along and try out some of the exercises they did.
#HispanicHeritageMonth - KOLORS Studios Makes Space for Black and Brown Creators in Seattle
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Besa Gordon tapped in with founder Armando Garzon at KOLORS Studios in Pioneer Square, where he’s outfitted a historic building with everything from recording studios, video equipment, office space, podcast studios, and more.
Captain Crawford in the clutch: J.P. walks off Rangers to keep the Mariners season alive
In dramatic fashion, the Seattle Mariners began their four-game series against the Texas Rangers with a walkoff victory in the bottom of the ninth inning as the teams captain, J.P. Crawford, came through with the bases loaded. Seattle keeps their season alive, at least for another day.
PHOTOS: Black and Loud Music Fest Celebrates Black Artists in Seattle and Beyond
Our Community Queen Trae Holiday showed out at Black and Loud - a Seattle music festival built to feature Black-fronted bands from around the world. Taking place at the Crocodile, it was an evening to remember featuring top local and national artists.
Chicken, Beignets, and Beer: Sunday Brunch at Metier in Seattle’s Central District
Last week, Besa Gordon headed to the Metier Brewing Taproom in the Central District for their newly-launched Sunday fried chicken and beignet brunch.
Black Women Find Healing, Fight Health Disparities at Heru Healing Conference in Seattle
Our Community Queen Trae Holiday was part of the first ever Het Heru Healing Conference in Seattle, which brought spiritual leaders and healers to Langston Hughes to lead sessions and discuss their work.
Not dead yet: Mariners snap losing streak, beat Astros 6-2 as George Kirby returns to form
After a crushing defeat in the first game of their series against the Houston Astros, the Seattle Mariners bounced back with an impressive 6-2 victory over their division rivals, keeping their season alive as time runs out on the regular season.
Pickleball For All: New Pickleball Courts Unveiled in Belltown
Last weekend, Besa Gordon tapped in at the City of Seattle’s Pickleball For All Tournament to check out the sport which has become the fastest in America. Hosted by the city as part of their Downtown Development plan, the tournament featured courts set up under the monorail tracks for Pickleball players from all over Seattle to enjoy.
Run aground: Mariners playoff potential plummeting after fourth straight loss
The Seattle Mariners postseason hopes continue to plummet, after a fourth straight loss and the first to kickoff the teams final homestand of the season. Seattle is in dire need of a switch in momentum.
A Mutual Goodbye - Iconic Seattle Fish Market Closes Its Doors After 77 Years
Besa Gordon and her show Back2Besa teamed up with Cynthia Brothers from Vanishing Seattle to capture the moment and honor the legacy of the historic Mutual Fish Company.