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Danyale Thomas Talks Simple Solutions for Menopause Relief on The Day With Trae
Last week on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday was joined by Converge's menopause mentor, Danyale Thomas, for another installment of Menopause Monday. In this segment, Thomas shared several simple solutions for finding relief during menopause, beginning with pelvic floor exercises.
PHOTOS: L&M Hair Lounge in North East Portland, Oregon
During Besa's visit to the Broadway location of L&M Hair Lounge, they had the opportunity to delve deeper into the salon's offerings and ethos. It's a testament to Melody's dedication to her craft and community that such a thriving establishment exists.
Andrew Ashiofu Joins We Live In Color to Discuss Advocacy and Political Campaigns
"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.
Kelly Guy Talks Community Work and BUILD Initiatives on The Day With Trae
On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper interviewed Kelly Guy, the LOS Outreach Specialist at BUILD—Brothers United In Leadership Development. With 35 years of community work experience, including roles at Seattle Parks and Recreation and Casey Family Programs and currently as the Regional Director of Community Health Investments at Swedish.
Jessica Talton joins The Day With Trae to Discuss Movement Mortgage and Branch Expansion
In a recent episode of The Day With Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper interviewed Jessica Talton, Branch Leader and Mortgage Originator with Movement Mortgage. Talton shared insights about her journey with the organization, her reasons for operating out of Kent, and the exciting plans for a new office space.
Malik Banks Talks TGDub Team Getwitit's Community Impact on The Day With Trae
In a recent episode of The Day With Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with Malik Banks, the 27-year-old cofounder of TGDub Team Getwitit. During the segment, Banks discussed the impactful work of his organization, a nonprofit dedicated to outreach, marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts within the community.
Converge Media Releases Nooksack 306, A New Film Spotlighting the Eviction and Exile of Over 300 Nooksack Tribal Members
Converge Media’s latest film, Nooksack 306, dives into the struggle faced by Indigenous people who are being disenrolled by tribal politicians and threatened with losing their homes and being exiled from their homelands. Filmmakers spoke with members of the group known as the Nooksack 306, who shared the story of their family’s twelve-year political persecution and proclaimed their will to keep fighting.
Zenovia Harris Talks Pioneering Equity and Entrepreneurship in Kent on The Day With Trae
Recently, on The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper was joined by Zenovia Harris, the Chief Equity Officer of Zenovia Harris Consulting LLC and the first Black CEO of the Kent Chamber of Commerce. Harris shared insights into her upcoming initiatives, her pivotal role within Kent's Chamber of Commerce, and her impactful community work as an entrepreneur.
Sounders split points at home with Whitecaps as Vancouver nets late equalizer on penalty
Despite scoring first and playing like the better club for 90 minutes, the Seattle Sounders FC gave up a late penalty to the Vancouver Whitecaps to end this match in a draw, once again dropping points at home.
PHOTOS: Cool Nutz celebrates birthday party at Alberta St. Pub in Portland, OR.
Portland music industry icon, Cool Nutz, recently took it back to his roots and celebrated his birthday bash at Alberta Street Pub in NE Portland just blocks from his original studio where he started making music years ago. Family, friends, fans, and supporters from across Portland and as far away as Seattle and Eugene all showed up and showed out to literally give the Rose City rap legend his flowers.
Growth, but not the result they want: Storm drop first game of road trip to Lynx in double overtime
The Seattle Storm weren’t able to exact revenge in their rematch against the Minnesota Lynx from the season opener back on Tuesday, as the Lynx pulled away in the second overtime period to deal the Storm the loss despite some strong play late and adjustments made throughout the game.
Immediate reaction: Lynx outlast Storm in double OT thriller, 102-93
In a rematch from the season opener at home on Tuesday, our Seattle Storm fell to the Minnesota Lynx once again despite a late push that forced this game into double overtime. Despite the negative results, Seattle sees growth early into the season.
Jaelynn Scott Talks Leading the Lavender Rights Project and Supporting Seattle's Black Trans Community
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.
Scope Screenings Season 3 Launches with Grand Opener at The Egyptian Theater
Scope Screenings, Seattle’s premier platform for showcasing a diverse array of short films, music videos, and groundbreaking short-form content, is thrilled to announce the launch of its third season. This season’s opening night will take place on Tuesday, June 25, at the legendary Egyptian Theater, a new venue that promises to elevate the cinematic experience for all attendees.
Seattle’s home cooking: Mariners take 5th consecutive series win at home with victory over Royals
In this Seattle Mariners “Series in Review,” Circling Seattle Sports writer Jayd Serdy looks at the teams series win over the Kansas City Royals to close out a six-game homestand.
PHOTOS: Solid Ground’s Anniversary Gala: 50 Years of Transformative Community Service
50 years is a long time, and in Solid Ground’s case, it’s a testament to how long they have been working to eradicate poverty in our greater Seattle community. Last week, Solid Ground celebrated its 50th Anniversary Gala, reflecting on the impactful work done over the years and the stories of those they have helped.
Immediate reaction: Seattle Storm drop season opener to Minnesota Lynx, 83-70
The Seattle Storm dropped their 2024 season opener to the Minnesota Lynx, 83-70, as Seattle was unable to generate any consistent offense in the second half and the Lynx used their toughness to take advantage.
All Elite Wrestling’s Nick Wayne Promotes Dynamite Coming to Angle Of The Winds Arena on Back2Besa
It’s not a secret that host of Back2Besa, Besa Gordon, loves wresting, so with All Elite Wrestling bringing Dynamite to Angle Of The Winds Arena tomorrow (5/15/2024), it should be no surprise that she sat down with AEW’s Nick Wayne in an interview that lasted nearly 40 minutes where they talk about everything from, how Nick got into wrestling, getting his AEW contract, his feud with Swerve Strickland, joining Christian Cage, why he betrayed Darby Allin, if he would ever turn on Christian Cage for a title shot and more.
Pastor Jermell Witherspoon Talks His Journey to Overseeing LUCC's Ministry on We Live In Color
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.