The Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) is gearing up for its annual Reunion on Union event, a vibrant celebration of community and culture taking place on July 21st from 2 PM to 6 PM at 24th and E. Union. This year's event promises an unforgettable experience filled with electrifying performances, diverse food vendors, and a renewed sense of unity.

Coming straight out of Federal Way, born Kiere McCoy but to the world he is known as ‘KGodd’, during his school days those who knew him would catch him rapping and free styling either acapella or over a beat throughout the day. In addition to having a love for music, McCoy was an athlete and his basketball talent led him to playing for a Division II school two hours away in Portland, Oregon. 

To close things out before the Olympic break, the Seattle Storm got a road victory over the Los Angeles Sparks for their eighth win in their last ten games. Beyond big efforts from Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike, the Storm were able to handle business against the Sparks despite a strong push by LA.

Earlier this month, the Black and Tan Hall in South Seattle was the scene of an extraordinary event: the Young and Talented showcase. This unique concert, put on for kids by kids, highlighted the musical prowess of some incredibly gifted young performers.

In their recent conversation, Besa and 24k Goldn explored a wide range of topics, from his journey since their last encounter to his foray into modeling and his decision to seek therapy.

Luv-A-Latte Espresso founder Aundrea McCarthy joined Besa Gordon on The Day With Trae to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, the significance of running her community-focused coffee shop, and her exciting future plans for the business.

The South Sound Music Festival, now in its third year, recently concluded another successful event in Tacoma, Washington. This vibrant celebration brought together a diverse mix of artists, vendors, and community members for a day filled with music, food, and fun.

A demonstration of community activism took place recently with the Traffic Jam for Peace, orchestrated by Urban Family. This event intentionally slowed traffic on Interstate 5 North to draw attention to the urgency of addressing gun violence. The traffic jam served as a metaphor, highlighting how violence affects everyone in the community, regardless of direct involvement.

Alana Rich, a dynamic pop artist rooted in Portland, has always been immersed in creativity. 

Her artistic journey began with writing poetry in elementary school, which later evolved into songwriting when she picked up the guitar at nine. Combining her love for writing, singing, and playing guitar, Rich started crafting her own songs, initially performing for family and small gatherings before transitioning to cafe performances. Her sound has continually evolved, traversing genres like acoustic pop, pop-punk, and blues pop, but always retaining a core element of pop music.

Seattle Mariners 2024 first round pick Jurrangelo Cijntje is a very interesting player, both on and off the mound, and that's saying so even past the fact that he can pitch with both arms. What should you know about Cijntje? Circling Seattle Sports' Charles Hamaker gives you some details.

With their first round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, our Seattle Mariners selected switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje out of Mississippi State. Switch-pitcher isn't a typo, as Jurrangelo actually does throw both right-handed and left-handed, with some more exciting stuff coming when he throws from the right-hand.

The Seattle Storm wrapped up their historic nine-game homestand with a 80-71 victory over the struggling Atlanta Dream, as the Storm had to play the entire second half without point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith. Circling Seattle Sports’ Christan Braswell gives his instant reaction to the game.

In a somewhat surprising move, the Seattle Kraken signed goaltender and 2024 3rd round draft pick Kim Saarinen to his entry-level contract, adding another intriguing layer to what should be a unique situation for the organization's netminder depth.

Last month, the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture launched the iconic Complexity exhibit at ARTS inside the historic King Street Station. The exhibit, part of the DogTown Collection, is in partnership with The American Graffiti & Urban Art Conservation Project and APEX Art & Cultural Center. This epic collection showcases masterpieces created by some of the most influential graffiti writers of the last 50 years.

The phrase 'those who can’t do, teach' doesn’t apply to Darrius Willrich, a singer, songwriter, pianist, and educator. 

He began his musical journey at around 15, initially taking piano lessons, which sparked a deep interest in the instrument. This passion for the ivory keys persisted through college, where he pursued jazz piano studies and eventually built a career around his art.

Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with representatives from the King County Council, the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and community-based organizations such as Urban Family, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and Community Passageways, launched an initiative on Wednesday called "100 Days of Action." This new blueprint is dedicated to combating gun violence throughout Seattle.

Deaunte Damper, guest host for Back2Besa, recently appeared on FOX 13’s Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky yesterday. He shared his experience at the Young and Talented Showcase last weekend in South Seattle at the Black & Tan Hall, emphasizing the importance of empowering young people.

Scope Screenings, Seattle's leading film festival dedicated to showcasing the best in short films, music videos, and short-form content, kicked off its third season on June 25th at the prestigious SIFF Egyptian Theater. Founded by Lex Scope in 2022, Scope Screenings has quickly become known for its vibrant events that combine film screenings with live discussions and networking opportunities.

Ezell's Famous Chicken, the popular Pacific Northwest fried chicken chain, is set to host its third annual R.U.B.B. Initiative Conference this August. The conference, created in collaboration with DoorDash and other partners, aims to uplift and empower Black business owners in Washington state.

The Seattle Theatre Group's ELEVATE program recently showcased the talents of young Black and Brown artists at the historic Neptune Theatre. Among these talented performers was Maya Michelle Russell, a 16-year-old spoken word artist making waves in the Seattle arts scene.