In a big Pacific division showdown, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific Northwest rivalry game that results in a massive two points for the Kraken as they look to push themselves further towards a wild card spot.

Seattle’s Black Arts and Culture scene took a hit with the closing of the Sankofa Theater, a space created for Black artists and storytellers to share their talents with the world in Seattle’s Central District. The Theater, which was located at the Inscape Arts Building, was forced to close in September due to a lack of funding and a push from other tenants. While owner Teme Wokoma looks for a new space, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon took a deep dive into the remarkable story behind the theater and those who served as it’s driving forces.

This Wednesday on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed director and co-founder of Acts on Stage Theatre, Isiah Anderson Jr., alongside Moses Masith, one of the stars in Anderson's production, "King X: The Meeting." This theatrical showcase delves into a fictionalized conversation between two iconic figures, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and Anderson discuss the creative journey behind the play's inception while Masith shares his journey in bringing Dr. King to life on stage.

Written by Besa Gordon: Last week, Seattle made history by hoisting the Black Liberation flag over City Hall for the first time. This was a momentous occasion to honor Black History Month and celebrate the strength, resilience, and enduring spirit of Seattle’s Black community. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Rob Saka, Esq., and King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, along with community members, came together to celebrate this historic moment. It was great to see leaders and community members come together to recognize and uplift the contributions of the Black community. After attending this historic event, I wanted to take a moment to talk about the Black Liberation Flag and it’s meaning for those that may not be fully familiar with it.

This week on The Day with Trae, Converge's Menopause Mentor Danyale Thomas returned for another Menopause Monday to discuss with host Trae Holiday about different supplements that can help combat specific symptoms of Menopause, particularly weight gain.

The Seattle Kraken showed positives in their overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, but not enough positives obviously as they ended up losing and failing to make the most out of their opportunity to climb back towards a wild card spot.

Returning home from a road trip to kick things off after the All-Star break, the Seattle Kraken began a six-game homestand with an overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings that was well within their hands to win. The Kraken overcame a goal deficit on three separate occasions, but couldn't score a winner.

As we continue our Black History Month uplift, on episode 33 of Back2Besa, we highlight some of our favorite people we've met this season on the show, like Seattle's Tiffany Willison, who is playing Madam Z in Teatro Zinzanni, the Rose City Father, and Son DJ duo, DJ OG ONE, and DJ OG TOO.

The Seattle Sounders FC hosted USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC, splitting two scrimmages between their first and second choice sides. The first choice side fell in a frustrating 1-0 result, well the second choice side won emphatically by a score of 4-0.

On Tuesday, January 13, Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) leadership, unveiled a new alliance to bring the NMSDC's Minority Business Economic Forum to Seattle from May 14 to 16, 2024. This event aims to assemble 500 U.S. policymakers, business figures, academics, and community leaders to dismantle obstacles hindering Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) from wholly participating in the U.S. economy. Harrell emphasized Seattle's suitability as the forum's host.

The 89th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards saw another spectacular event put on, as Jewell Loyd, Michael Penix Jr, and the University of Washington Football team taking home the fan voted awards. Read more about this years award winners.

#ThrowbackThursday - Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of Seattle's Central District lies a rich history of beer parlors and breweries that have left an indelible mark on the local community. From the bustling beer parlors of the 1940s to the dynamic craft breweries of today, the Central District has been a hub of beer culture for generations.

This month, we’re celebrating Black History by revisiting moments within our company. Over the past three years, Converge Media has been honored to participate in projects around the country, including visiting historical sights in the American South.

Seattle made history on Tuesday as the #BlackLiberation flag, the Red, Black, and Green, was officially hoisted over City Hall for the first time. This historic moment was celebrated by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, along with Seattle City Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Rob Saka, Esq., and King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, who were joined by several community members including our very own Besa Gordon as well as Seattle-King County NAACP President L. Darrell Powell and Acts on Stage, Renaissance20 Youth Performing Artists flag raising was also a call to continue to celebrate and uplift the presence and contributions of Black communities across our city. #BlackMediaMatters

This week on "The Day With Trae," your host, Trae Holiday, journeys into the world of hair and beauty as she interviews an array of hairstylists, beauticians, and makeup artists who will participate in the Reign of Style competition. This annual competition based in the Northwest is a platform where industry specialists converge to flaunt their beauty and hair styling expertise, contending for reward cash, prizes, and the chance to elevate their brands.

A lifelong creative and graduate of Howard University, Cydney Stephens has been blazing her own trail in the industry for years. The Tacoma native is an accomplished photographer, graphic designer and videographer who’s work continues to showcase her dedication to her craft and the communities she serves.

Our Seattle Sounders FC opened up their new facility, Sounders FC Center at Longacres! The first team held their first training session at their new digs, a facility that houses the first team, Tacoma Defiance, Sounders academy, + business and operations staff.

Last week on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Jacquelyn Howard, a co-founder of Stand With Black Women- WA, a movement and group focused on advocating for Black women within the state and beyond. Howard explains to Holiday the campaign's origins and its most recent activity of writing a love letter for Dr. Claudine Gay.

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and share the stories of talented individuals. This week on #Back2Besa, we're highlighting some of our favorite people we've met this season. Stay tuned for this week's spotlight and catch up on past episodes at whereweconverge.com/back2besa or on the FOX Local App.

Back2Besa airs Saturdays at 10:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle and replays Sundays at 10 am on FOX 13 +

The Harlem Globetrotters are more than just basketball players. They’re global icons of family entertainment. With over 90 years of breaking down barriers and acts of goodwill, the Globetrotters have entertained over 148 million fans in 123 countries. Last week, I had the pleasure of watching them take on The Washington Generals at Climate Pledge Arena, and as usual, they didn’t disappoint. From the slam dunk to the fast break, the Globetrotters have left their mark on the sport. And those who watch this play.