Our cameras were there last weekend when N The Kutt Dance Studio in Des Moines, WA closed their doors for the last time.. Over the last two decades N The Kutt and it’s founder Koach T have been a staple in the greater Puget Sound community teaching dance to youth including our very own Besa Gordon and giving young people dance opportunities from across the region to around the world.

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Written by Besa Gordon - Lords Of The Floor This Saturday, Red Bull's Lords of the Floor is back in Seattle at WaMu for the first time in over 20 years, and it's been an honor to be one of their ambassadors for the event to make sure the whole city shows up and shows out! Earlier, I did my weekly appearance on Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky, and not only did I give deets on what to expect at the event, but I also announced some of my contest winners and how to enter to win my remaining tickets!

Carlos Imani of the Elite Collective stopped by recently to talk with host Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae about his creative journey from selling prints as a side hustle to becoming Executive Producer of Elite Collective.

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The Seattle Kraken NHL Hockey team recently honored Converge Media host Deaunte Damper as well as the Lavender Rights Project for their advocacy work in Seattle’s LGBTQ community. The Kraken also unveiled a specialty theme night jersey designed by artist Nikita Ares. The Kraken also recognized the Seattle Pride Hockey Association (SPHA).

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We all know that Besa Gordon loves to eat, and this week on Back2Besa, she heads to Old Burien to talk with Tony Hayes, owner of Classic Eats, about how he got into the restaurant business, how he comes up with his menu items and of course, Besa had to try some of the foods.

The Seattle Mariners were unable to take an early series win over the Cleveland Guardians, as starting pitcher Shane Bieber held the Mariners scoreless through six innings and the two runs that Seattle generated after he had left the ballgame weren't enough to overcome the deficit created by the Guardians.

Earlier this month, Bel Garcia and Mathew Bermudez of Drip Media attended Seattle Kraken’s Women in Hockey Night as the spotlight shined brightly on Allie Spurlock, a talented artist whose unique jersey design embodies the resilience and tenacity of women in sports and beyond.

Key to Change invites the public to its 7th annual Spring Salon Fundraiser at Benaroya Hall on April 7, 2024 from 2-4pm. The Spring Salon Fundraiser is an awards ceremony that features musical performances from students who participated in the Key to Change Solo String Festival. Additionally, Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange, Chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma, will be recognized with the Community Achievement Award for her ongoing support for underserved students living in South King County. 

Back2Besa airs each Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle, but if you’re not able to watch FOX 13 Seattle on your TV, we have a few ways for you to tune in live anywhere in the nation with the free FOX Local App.

Keith G. Prez Asphy, the CEO of Presidential Transportation, made an appearance on The Day With Trae, shedding light on the evolution of his luxury transportation business. What began with a single vintage stretch limousine has since burgeoned into a fleet encompassing an array of limos, SUVs, Sprinters, party buses, and Charter Buses—a transformation that Asphy heralded as bringing more opportunity to his work.

Written by Besa Gordon - When I launched Back2Besa last year, what was important to me was that one, we uplifted our stories not only from Seattle but all across the region and two, that this show, Back2Besa, was always free and accessible to everyone everywhere, no matter their situation, that way, they can see what I see daily, the beauty, the excellence, and the reliance of our communities across the Pacific Northwest.

The Seattle Mariners got a jumpstart to their game with a four-run second inning, pushed by Dom Canzone's three-run homer, and starting pitcher Emerson Hancock was solid enough to earn his first career MLB win, as Seattle defeated the Cleveland Guardians by a score of 5-4.

A Queen has officially received her rightful crown. Over the weekend, our cameras hit the road and took the 90 minute drive east across the Cascade Mountains to the town of Cle Elum, Washington, for the coronation of 17-teen-year-old Jessa Thomas, Miss Teen Rodeo Washington State. Jessa isn't just any Queen, she is the first-ever Black Queen for Miss Teen Rodeo in Washington State, and the honor was well deserved. More about Jessa below:

Delving into the dynamic fusion of hip-hop culture and urban art, Red Bull's community engagement soars in the vibrant heart of Seattle. With the highly anticipated return of Red Bull's Lords of the Floor after two decades, slated for April 6th at WaMu Theater, the brand is also making its mark in the city's artistic landscape. Collaborating with globally renowned graffiti artists such as Totem2, Charms Won, and Graves, Red Bull recently transformed the Westside Wall in West Seattle into a captivating canvas alive with their creative expressions.

Prepare yourself for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as Red Bull Lords of the Floor, one of the most prestigious dance battles in the world, returns to Seattle after a hiatus of over 20 years on April 6th at WAMU. This exclusive event will showcase the world's top break dancers, who will soon be representing the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Hosted by Tacoma's own Jo Koy, and featuring a performance from Common, this is an event you simply can't afford to miss. 

Recently, author Reagan Jackson joined Trae Holiday on the Day With Trae to to discuss her newly published book, Still True, The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist. An author of numerous self-published works, this is Jackson's debut publication under Hinton Publishing, a publishing house Marcus Harrison Green established in August of last year.

Converge's Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa, recently joined Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae to discuss her recent film, Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale, which premiered on Fox 13 last month. This documentary, produced in collaboration with Converge Media, underscored the legacy of Sankofa Theatre, a space of creativity and empowerment cofounded by Teme Wokoma and the late Elijah L. Lewis. Nestled in Seattle's Central District within the Inscape Arts Building, Sankofa Theatre provided a much-needed platform for Black artists and storytellers to illuminate the stage with their voices and perspectives before closure last year due to financial constraints and external pressures from fellow tenants.

Exploring the vibrant intersections of hip-hop culture and urban art, Red Bull's community outreach takes flight in the Emerald City. While Red Bull's Lords of the Floor is coming back to Seattle for the first time in 20 years on April 6th at WaMu, Red Bull has also started putting paint where it ain't as they linked up with world-renowned graffiti artists Totem2, Charms I, Graves and more, over in West Seattle at the Westside Wall, as they brought an empty wall to life with their artistic graffiti touch.

Written by: Besa Gordon - Yesterday was officially #OpeningDay for Major League Baseball, and let me tell you, friend. Your girl lived her best life last year. If I were to be really honest, last year has to be my favorite baseball season yet. For starters, I was the official red carpet host for All-Stars in 2023; I took over T-Mobile Park with Bookie Gates from Baseball Beyond Borders to do a whole commercial for the HBCU swingman classic. Speaking of Swingman, I feel for anyone that didn’t make it to that game. To me, this was more than just a match on the field; it was like a full-on reunion in the ballpark. If you were there, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about.

Recently, on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Gee Scott Sr., one-half of Gee and Ursula on KIRO Radio, and the Seattle Seahawks' Game-Day Host. In this segment, Scott and Holiday delved into Scott's remarkable journey into the world of radio, reflecting on his experiences and pivotal moments that began 25 years ago when he first arrived in Seattle.