Last week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Deaunte Damper, a dedicated advocate and host with Converge Media, to discuss his pivotal role in the 100 Days of Action campaign. Damper's work, grounded in a deep commitment to community safety and accountability, underscores the urgency of addressing gun violence and its impact on youth.

For the third year in a row, Lewis Rudd, Co-Founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, presented the Black Business Leadership Conference, also known as the BBLC, on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. This vital event united a diverse assembly of black business owners, educators, and resource providers. This year's theme, "Ignite and Inspire," focused on fostering growth and success within the black business community.

In the final regular season home game that the Seattle Storm played in 2024, the team fell to the Las Vegas Aces without two all-stars in Jewell Loyd and Ezi Magbegor. The Storm hosted the Aces in what will likely be a first round WNBA playoffs matchup, and held their own until very late in the fourth quarter.

Born on the military base Fort Lewis, Priest Mastersson understands the level of discipline it takes to be good at anything but as easy as it sounds, was not as smooth as it went. Growing up and dealing with bullying in elementary school and being in the foster care system, Mastersson always was infatuated and connected to music, with that he found his calling when he was gifted hundreds of tapes whether it was Run DMC, Beethoven, or Metallica the list goes on.

Fat's Chicken and Waffles, a beloved soul food restaurant in the Central District of Seattle, has been serving up delicious, soulful dishes since 2015. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of New Orleans, Fat's Chicken and Waffles offers a menu that speaks to the soul, featuring classics like chicken and waffles, catfish, red beans, and collard greens.

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.