View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize On Monday, Africantown Community Land Trust held their annual’ Black Wall Street Market which is part of the The Summer of Soul Series. This year’s event brought life to the streets of 23rd and Jackson, where over 100 Black businesses gathered to celebrate and honor the rich history of thriving Black commercial centers throughout the country. This year's event once again transformed the area into Seattle's very own Black Wall Street, fostering a sense of community and pride. The Black Wall Street Market was more than just a marketplac ..read more

Photos by Jordan Somers Drew Dambreville, co-founder of the Seattle All Star Classic, recently joined host Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae. He appeared on the show to discuss the Seattle All Star Classic, an event that offers a platform for professional athletes and celebrities to give back to the community while supporting youth organizations. For Dambreville, his goal was to create a platform to give back to the community and raise funds for various community initiatives. Dambreville, originally from Orange, New Jersey, was born to Haitian immigrant parents.  “I grew up in a situatio ..read more

Photos by Jordan Somers "We Live In Color" is back with another fantastic guest this week. Host Deaunte Damper returns with an exciting new episode featuring community organizer and comedian Vee Moree. In this episode, Moree shares her background, journey to the 206, and a major upcoming life change. Originally from Chicago, Moree was the eldest of her siblings, raised by a single mother. Her family faced significant challenges, including the devastating impact of the crack epidemic and gang culture. Amidst these hardships, Moree also grappled with her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ commu ..read more

Converge Music is thrilled to announce its official launch on June 3rd, 2024. This platform is designed to connect artists with fans through immersive storytelling, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes content. The launch of Converge Music coincides with Black Music Month. Converge Music aims to be more than just a music platform; it seeks to be a vibrant community where artists and fans can converge. By focusing on the unique narratives of musicians, Converge Music provides a space where the essence of the Seattle music scene is highlighted alongside the broader tapestry of national t ..read more

By Charles Hamaker  Seattle, WA – Chaos ball reigned supreme last night as the Seattle Mariners guaranteed at minimum a series split against the Houston Astros in this four-game series between two bitter AL West rivals, and tonight more of that chaos came into play in the form of a walk off. As he has so often for the Mariners, shortstop J.P. Crawford delivered in a big way as his sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the bottom of the tenth inning scored Jonatan Clase to plate their second run and secured the series victory. It wasn’t a pretty result for Seattle, as so many of them have ..read more

Photos: Susan Fried SEE THE FULL STORY THIS SATURDAY ON BACK2BESA AT 10:30PM ON FOX 13 AND SUNDAY AT 10AM ON FOX 13+ Last week, Besa Gordon from Back2Besa recently caught up with Staten Island artist Starda, who recently opened for Lil Wayne at the Tacoma Dome. The conversation was a treasure trove of insights into Starda’s musical journey, their latest project "The Starda Party" with the talented producer Ron Browz, their experiences touring in Thailand, and much more. The interview, which spanned over 30 minutes, was filled with valuable content, but one segment truly stood out. Starda s ..read more

Photos by Jordan Somers Recently on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday was joined by Mara Palmer, a community member and supporter of the Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT). Palmer appeared on the show to discuss ACLT and the events it organizes to unite the community. Palmer's connection to ACLT stems from her upbringing in Seattle. She naturally grew into her role, driven by a desire to see more beautiful, community-building events take place. “If you want to see beautiful events happen that bring the community together, you have to be proactive and make it happen, if that's what it n ..read more

Since last year, the SPD has been facing numerous internal lawsuits alleging gender discrimination and harassment. Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the end of Chief Adrian Diaz's role as head of the department. (Photo: Omari Salisbury) By Lorcan Stokes On Wednesday, May 29th, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced at a press conference that Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz will be demoted from his role as head of the department. In his place, Mayor Harrell appointed former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr as interim chief. Diaz's departure as chief follows multiple lawsuits alleging gender discrimination and ..read more

By Silvia Leija Rosas, edited by Charles Hamaker Seattle, WA - A month ago, Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma said he “in no way, shape or form” had ambitions of returning to the NHL. On Tuesday, May 28th, he sat next to Seattle Kraken co-owner, Samantha Holloway and general manager, Ron Francis as the Kraken’s second-ever head coach in franchise history in the Kraken locker room at the Kraken Community Iceplex in front of the local media for his introductory press conference. Bylsma flew up to Seattle from Coachella Valley for that press conference, and returned to California l ..read more

Photos by Jordan Somers Recently on The Day With Trae, Shahron Chaudhry founder Saanj Winery visited host Trae Holiday to discuss Saanj Winery's Launch Party on June 29th and the commencement of pre-order sales for their inaugural wines. The journey to Saanj Winery began when Chaudhry took his now-wife, Kye Freeman-Chaudhry, out to dinner on their first date. “I wanted to really impress her and show that I wanted a real relationship. So I took her out to a wine tasting room in Woodinville,” Chaudhry said. “From there, we immediately got captivated by the art of winemaking and the amount of wo ..read more