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To see the full story, watch Back2Besa on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on FOX 13 Seattle, and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on FOX 13+.
With springtime in the Pacific Northwest being a little unpredictable, you have to be ready for all weather types. This week on Back2Besa, Besa Gordon brings in her stylist, Akia Ronai, for her seasonal fashion tips. This season, Akia is highlighting strips, layers, animal prints, the color sky blue, and more.
Learn about this season's fashion trends this Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle and see the replay Sun ..read more
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2d ago
This segment was first aired on Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle. See past episodes and segments at whereweconverge.com/back2besa and on the FOX Local app.
Making connections with your audience is rule number one for a host of any show, and it is not always easy. But for Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle building meaningful connections with viewers all over the Pacific Northwest for the last 9 months has been something she has excelled at as viewers across the region enjoy her “round-the-way girl” style and down to Earth personality.
Two very special viewers whom Besa has built a ..read more
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2d ago
Converge Media’s Deaunte Damper has been an integral part of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community for years, and continues to put in the work to create space for voices to be heard. His show, We Live In Color, is set to return to the airwaves on May 2nd at 8pm across all Converge Media platforms with a variety of guests who share joy and shine a light on issues which impact us all.
The show previously ran on the Converge Media platform in 2022, and featured a variety of entertaining, informative, and impactful conversations. Damper works to bring individuals from across the community to share a number o ..read more
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2d ago
Photos by Susan Fried
In this segment of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Councilmember Rob Saka, who stepped into his role representing District One of the Seattle City Council in January 2024. District One comprises the neighborhoods of West Seattle, South Park, SoDo, Georgetown, and Pioneer Square, all communities in which Saka underscored his dedication to building up through engagement, such as small business listening sessions and walking tours.
"We went neighborhood by neighborhood and met with small business owners and their workers just to learn about some of ..read more
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2d ago
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd during media availability at the preview of the teams Center for Basketball Performance on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. (Photo by Liz Wolter)
By Christan Braswell
Seattle, WA - For the first time since being drafted first overall in 2015, Seattle Storm superstar Jewell Loyd endured a season where her team failed to win 16 games and make the playoffs.
For the first time in the post-Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart era, Loyd faced unrestricted free agency. She had options to continue her career elsewhere, and that was widely known. That includes two-time Olympian and ..read more
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Relive the electrifying energy of Red Bull's Lords of the Floor weekend, as they brought their vibrant beats and dynamic moves to the Emerald City! At Washington Hall, attendees experienced an exclusive dance workshop led by none other than Dyzee, a retired 13-time World Champion Bboy who continues to inspire the global Bboy community. Our cameras were on hand to capture every exhilarating moment of this intimate session.
Take a peek into the heart of hip-hop culture through Susan Fried's lens on behalf of Converge Media.
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3d ago
By Charles Hamaker
Seattle, WA – A scoreless draw in Frisco, Texas last week against an FC Dallas team that pushed the Rave Green to a winner-take-all match in their three-game playoff series last MLS Audi Cup Playoffs isn’t necessarily the most concerning thing in the world, but considering the poor start that the Seattle Sounders FC have had for the 2024 campaign, the frustration is amplified. That frustration bubbled over into anger with tonight’s shutout loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the first Cascadia Clash that the Sounders have played so far this season. A questionable red ..read more
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5d ago
Photos by Susan Fried
Shalimar Gonzales from Solid Ground recently joined host Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae to talk about the organization’s upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala.
“Solid Ground is an anti-poverty organization — full stop. I like to say that when we're talking about anti-poverty work and self-serving the community, what we're talking about is holistic services,” Gonzales said. “So anything from cutting checks for folks who need some rental support, to getting food to people who need it too.”
When Solid Ground first reaches out to individuals and communities, they simply talk to ..read more
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6d ago
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Recently on "The Day with Trae," host Trae Holiday was joined by dani tirrell, director, and choreographer of "The Congregation." dani appeared on the show to discuss the upcoming production titled "Leviticus or Love and to Walk Amongst HUMANS! Book 1," scheduled for April 20 and 21 at the Moore Theatre on Second Ave in Seattle, Washington.
The Saturday performance begins at 7:30 pm, while Sunday offers two showtimes, at 3:00 pm and later in the evening. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early on Saturday to catch DJ Somersaults spinning tunes and igniting the pre-show ..read more