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Throwback Thursday: A Night of Inspiration and Community at the Reconciliation Tour Premiere

We’re throwing it back to an unforgettable evening in 2022 when we witnessed the magic of community, connection, and the spirit of baseball at the premiere of Reconciliation Tour—Converge Media's Emmy-nominated short film which follows the journey of Baseball Beyond Borders players through the South. The event took place at T-Mobile Park’s Ellis Pavilion, where members of Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB) and supporters gathered to relive the powerful journey taken by the 18u all-star team over that summer.

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Emmy-Nominated Film Reconciliation Tour To Air On FOX 13 This Saturday

Join us on Saturday, October 19th for a special airing of our Emmy-Nominated film Reconciliation Tour on FOX 13 Seattle at 9:30 pm. The film follows the journey of players from Baseball Beyond Borders as they travel through the South on a voyage of baseball, civil rights, and reconciliation. 

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Back2Besa Drops Season 2 Commercial Highlighting Black Businesses In The Central District

Written by: Besa Gordon - Can you say, new season, new commercial, and this one is with my people from Communion, Re-Sole 206, Jerk Shack Kitchen, and Art Noir. Last month, I posted some BTS photos of me shooting a new commercial for Back2Besa with the FOX 13 Seattle production team at Midtown Square in the Central District, and I can now finally share it with you all.

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Back2Besa Heads to FOX13 Seattle Studios for Season 2 Premiere

Besa Gordon, the dynamic host of Back2Besa on FOX13 Seattle, is kicking off the second season of her show with a bang by recording the premiere episode at the FOX13 Seattle studios. This marked a significant milestone in the show's evolution and in Gordon's relationship with FOX13 Seattle. Last season, Besa balanced recording between Converge Media's Black Media Matters Studio and Iheart Media Seattle, showcasing her adaptability and commitment to delivering top-notch content.

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Seattle in Smashville: previewing the Kraken battling the Predators to close out opening road trip

Our Seattle Kraken will close out their three-game road trip, the first road set of the 2024-25 season, with a battle against the Nashville Predators in what certainly won't be an easy feat. Despite being winless through two games to open the year, the Predators remain a tough team and that won't change tonight against our Kraken.

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Holistic Wellness Takes Center Stage: Hannah Madgett Previews the Seattle Wellness Summit

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed, Hannah Madgett, co-host of the upcoming Seattle Wellness Summit, to discuss the transformative event dedicated to holistic health and well-being. Taking place on Saturday, October 19th, the summit is co-hosted by Crunch & Brunch and Grateful 2 Move and promises a day full of activities designed to nourish mind, body, and spirit.

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James Beard Award nominee Chef Kristi Brown of COMMUNION and That Brown Girl Cooks! launches Lil' Brown Girl

Lil' Brown Girl will open its doors at Métier Brewing Company's (MBC) Cherry Street taproom in Seattle's Central District on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The quick-service restaurant concept will pair MBC award-winning brews with That Brown Girl Cooks! (TBGC!) and COMMUNION menu favorites, creating an inviting atmosphere where community and flavor converge.

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Top takeaways from the Seattle Kraken road loss to the Dallas Stars on October 13th, 2024

In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken fell in shutout fashion at the hands of the Dallas Stars. A rough first period saw the Stars score twice, but goaltender Philipp Grubauer was solid in ensuring that Dallas did not add on further from that point. Silvia-Leija Rosas provides her top takeaways from this road loss.

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Building Community: Taylor Farley on the Queer Power Alliance

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Taylor Farley, who came on the show to discuss the Queer Power Alliance (QPA). The QPA is an organization founded in 2005 to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Initially established as an allyship group, QPA became a nonprofit in 2018. Farley became the executive director during the pandemic, leading to a rebranding that emphasized the organization's mission: building collective power for LGBTQIA+ liberation.

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Seahawks fight back against 49ers, but comeback falls short in 36-24 loss

In the final contest of a three-game in eleven day stretch, our Seattle Seahawks dropped a critical NFC West matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Geno Smith played a rough game after a strong start to the season, and a total of three turnovers hurt Seattle as they fell by 12 points to their division rivals.

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Funk Daddy: Shaping the Future of Seattle's Hip-Hop Scene

Gregory Buren, also known as Funk Daddy, is a cornerstone of Seattle's music scene, embodying the spirit of hip-hop through his multifaceted talents as a producer, DJ, and former MC. His musical journey began in the mid-1980s, inspired by the vibrant beats of Sugar Hill Records. Funk Daddy's early days were marked by a passion for rapping along with his favorite tracks, leading him to hone his skills on instrumental records. As he immersed himself in the craft, he started acquiring his own gear, including a Roland 606 drum machine and a legendary keyboard dubbed the "freak board," setting the stage for a prolific career.

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