Seattle Pride's 50th anniversary was a vibrant tapestry of joy, reflection, and activism, captured beautifully through the lens Henry Wei. This milestone event, held at Westlake and Fourth, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate five decades of progress in LGBTQIA+ rights.

On a bright and hopeful day, the Demetrius DuBose Football Camp at Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District brought together a diverse and enthusiastic group of individuals, all united by a shared purpose: to honor Demetrius DuBose's legacy and promote a message of peace and community unity. This event was not just about football; it was a testament to the strength and spirit of the community that Demetrius loved and served.

To begin NHL free agency ahead of the 2024-25 season, our Seattle Kraken made a major splash by signing defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Montour to a 7-year deal. Circling Seattle Sports Kraken beat writer Silvia Leija Rosas breaks the deal down.

Converge's very own Yuan Gong Instructor, Heru TchaasAmen, returns with another segment of Mindfulness Monday on The Day With Trae. Converge's Besa Gordon fills in for host Trae Holiday for this episode, in which she and TchaasAmen discuss using AcuGraphs and how they help people understand their body's needs to facilitate healing despite any initial reservations.

Born David Jackson but known to the world as ‘DJ OG One,’ Jackson has put in 25 years and counting within the music industry. He is a musical pioneer in the Pacific Northwest. Aside from being the Portland Trailblazers DJ, Jackson has performed at countless events and parties with some of the greatest artists and celebrities the world has ever seen.

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2024 Pioneer Square Fest, set to ignite historic Pioneer Square on July 5th-6th. Event organizer Lloyd Gregory has spent months helping plan the event, which aims to bring business back to the area while offering a weekend filled with music, art, and community activities.

This week on We Live In Color, host Deaunte Damper sits down with Kurt Rain, also known as Julian Everett, to discuss his impactful work as the executive director and founder of the Stephaun Wallace Advocacy and Community Engagement Division (SWACE) Health and his monthly ballroom series, Strike A Pose. In this episode, they delve into Everett's background, his journey into public health, and the profound influence of the late Dr. Stephaun Elite Wallace, who inspired Everett to become a guiding force within the Northwest's ballroom community.

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Beniam Yetbarek recently visited The Day With Trae, hosted this week by Besa Gordon, to talk about the Art Walk at KOLORS and his activism through visual storytelling. Yetbarek is a digital media artist and manages his online portfolio, B.Y. Visuals.

Yetbarek is one of the first few Black artists to host Art Walk in Pioneer Square. The show opened on Thursday, June 6, and attracted over 200 attendees.

The journey began here in Washington when a teacher loaned a guitar to teenage Eva Walker and from that moment, she blossomed from the concrete and pursued music to it’s fullest capacity. From the first moment of touching and feeling a guitar, it brought back the fact she always wanted to play this instrument but unfortunately did not have the access to one. 

Converge Media's own Deaunte Damper, host of "We Live in Color," stepped in for Besa Gordon on FOX 13 Seattle's Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky yesterday. Gordon is currently taking time off to address some health concerns, and Damper will be hosting her show until Gordon returns. 

With some struggles from the field to begin the 2024 season, there’s some worry about Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd and her scoring, as she hasn’t been able to be efficient in the teams first 16 games of the season. Against an Indiana Fever team that struggles to protect the paint against guards, the opportunity for Loyd to have a big impact lies ahead.

Recently on "The Day with Trae," founder of Inspirational Productions, Sheila "Kay" Blackwell, stopped by to talk with host Trae Holiday about her upcoming video shoot for her latest song, "Black Voice Crying Out."

Her business, Inspirational Productions, is dedicated to promoting shows and events that uplift humanity. Her video shoot on June 29 is not just about uplifting others but also about rediscovering Kay’s dreams now that her kids are grown.

Last Saturday, a Unity Walk was held in Renton, Washington to raise awareness about gun violence. The event was organized by Dr. James E. Sears III, who expressed his concern over the lack of action from his peers regarding the issue.

The Black Media Matters Studio was filled with a mix of emotions today as Besa Gordon, the beloved host of Back2Besa, made a special appearance to support Deaunte Damper in his debut as the new guest host. Besa's visit was not to be in front of the camera but to work behind the scenes, ensuring everything was perfect for Deaunte's first recording of her show Back2Besa.

Seattle Opera's 2024 season is set to open with a bang, presenting the timeless Italian opera, Pagliacci. This production, known for its iconic aria "Vesti la giubba," will take the stage at McCaw Hall from August 3rd to 17th.

Karrie Williams, also known as Kuddie Fresh, embodies a multifaceted presence in the music industry and beyond. With over two decades of experience, he has seamlessly woven his roles as a music producer, artist, educator, and community leader into a cohesive narrative of creativity and empowerment.

The City of Seattle will invest $1.2 million across three organizations—API Chaya, Collective Justice, and Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center—to support community-led initiatives and programs addressing domestic violence throughout 2024 and 2025.

In this segment of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomes back Evan Cook, a Federal Way-based community leader, author, and founder of Restoring Mindz. Cook, who has become a cornerstone in South King County through his work as a football coach, joins Holiday to discuss his latest initiative: the More Than Athletes Summer Camp. Cook created the foundation of this camp after a mental health crisis while searching for an identity beyond sports following his college football career at Eastern Washington University.