Scope Screenings is a Seattle-based film festival that is unlike any other. Founded by Lex Scope, this festival is a platform for underrepresented creators to showcase their work in front of a live audience. Scope Screenings is more than just a film festival; it's a community of artists, directors, and creators who are passionate about their craft. The event takes place at SIFF Cinema Egyptian, and the next one is coming up on September 24th.

A year after one of the worst seasons for the Seattle Storm, record wise, the roster is one of the best in the WNBA and are looking to secure a top four seed in the playoffs. Rowan Schaberg of Circling Seattle Sports discusses the turnaround for the roster and the impacts of Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, and Gabby Williams.

Ari and Harry, the duo behind Paradice Worldwide, are making waves in Seattle's streetwear scene. Their brand, which draws inspiration from the city's vibrant culture and the founders' own experiences, offers a unique blend of urban style and South End pride.

The Seattle Storm will be without two members of their core four for the teams final head-to-head matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks, as the team announced that guard Jewell Loyd and forward Ezi Magbegor are going to miss the game with a knee injury and concussion, respectively.

Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa and community advocate and weekly guest on Seattle's Good Day Seattle, recently sat down with Erin Mayovsky to discuss the Black Business Leadership Conference held at the University of Washington last month. The conference, a celebration of National Black Business Month, was a vibrant hub of energy and inspiration for aspiring and established Black entrepreneurs.  

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Chevonna Gaylor, Clinical Director at CoLEAD, to discuss the critical role of mental health in addressing community safety and gun violence. Gaylor highlighted that the roots of gun violence are deeply embedded in systemic issues and generational trauma, requiring more than just surface-level solutions. 

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed King County Executive Dow Constantine and Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince and discussed their collaborative efforts to address the pressing issue of gun violence. The conversation, hosted by Trae Holiday at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, shed light on the innovative strategies being implemented at both the county and city levels.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Eleuthera Lisch, the first director of the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Their conversation highlighted the importance of community involvement and a public health approach to addressing the issue of gun violence.

The Subway Cypher, an art installation formerly displayed at Occidental Square Park, was a vibrant tribute to 50 years of Hip Hop culture. This collaborative effort between Vivid Matter Collective and Friends of Waterfront Seattle featured a graffiti-adorned shipping container reminiscent of a subway car, a nod to the genre's roots in New York City.

Gabby Williams is familiar with the Seattle Storm organization, but it's not always easy to fit into a team and feel comfortable, let alone coming off a Silver medal winning run in this years Olympics with Team France. But in recent contests, Williams seems to be growing more comfortable, as our Christan Braswell explains.

Over the weekend, Irish artist Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, known best as Hozier, returned to Washington, pouring his blues, soul, and indie rock into the wild embrace of the Gorge amphitheater.

The Tacoma Police Department's 2nd annual Kids Health and Safety Fair was a heartwarming event that brought together over 4,000 community members. The fair, held at the East Side Community Center, offered a wide range of resources and activities for families.

In a recent episode of her show Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, Besa Gordon opened up about her decision to return to topical steroids after suffering from a severe flare-up of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).

After a convincing 90-66 win over the Phoenix Mercury, the Seattle Storm must continue to play with the same energy as the regular season winds down and seeding remains on the line.

Converge Media’s very own Art Queen, Takiyah Ward, recently took a moment to reflect on the first season of her show, *Art of The Matter*. The show, hosted by Ward, dives deep into the vibrant world of art and culture, giving audiences a personal glimpse into the lives of artists.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Together they discussed the city's strategies for addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety. The mayor underscored the significance of a regional approach, asserting, "Seattle has to be part of a regional solution." He acknowledged the disproportionate impact of gun violence on the African American community and emphasized the necessity for culturally sensitive solutions.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed, Marisol Sanchez-Best, Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Seattle Theatre Group (STG), who discussed the organization's dedication to providing opportunities for young people through arts-based programming. STG's youth programs aim to offer safe spaces, mentorship, and personal and professional development opportunities to historically excluded communities.

From his roots in hip hop to his exploration of electronic genres like jungle and drum and bass in the early 2000s, Shomari Shanks, aka DJ Sho Nuph is a dynamic DJ.

The We Live in Color season two finale wrap party was a huge success! The event, hosted by Deaunte Damper, was held at Made Space in the Central District and brought together a diverse crowd of friends, family, and supporters.

Besa Gordon, the beloved host of Back2Besa, has been on a temporary leave of absence to focus on her health. During her time away, her Converge Media family has stepped up to the plate to keep the show going. Guest hosts have included Deaunte Damper, TraeAnna Holiday, Takiyah Ward, and Curtis Delgardo II.