A new episode of Back2Besa is coming up this Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on FOX 13 Seattle, and we have a special story for you! We're excited to share the inspiring journey of Nikita Mathis, who just celebrated 23 years of Platinum Plush Fashions being in business. Not only that, but she also received a tenant improvement grant from the Seattle Office of Economic Development, which allowed her to have a grand re-opening.

Earlier this week eleven 70 foot racing yachts and 200 fearless non-professional sailors arrived at Bell Harbor in Seattle after a 6000 nautical mile race across the North Pacific Ocean from Qingdao, China as part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is the only event of its kind which trains everyday people to become ocean racers.

The Seattle Storm unveiled their Center for Basketball Performance, a home for our Storm players so they no longer have to occupy the SPU courts for practice. The Center provides the Storm two brand new courts and a strength training room for training, but also options for recovery in a health and wellness suite and aquatics center. A great way for the Storm to begin training camp for their 25th season!

In honor of National Poetry Month, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon highlighted four talented poets from the greater Seattle area. One of those poets was Joel Duran, an Afro-Latino poet born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Brooklyn, New York, who now calls Seattle home. Joel's poetry touches on themes of love, gentrification, and the complexities of city life. During the segment, Joel performed his poem "The Girl On The Bus." Be on the lookout for Joel's upcoming release of his bilingual poetry collection, "Infatuated: Un Poeta Enamorado," which explores the initial stages of love.

Sonics fans, unite! Earlier this month, the SonicsWasTaken event that took place in SoDo brought together fans from all over the city to celebrate their love of basketball, fashion, art, design, music, culinary delights, libations, and community. Host Trae Holiday from The Day With Trae caught up with Sonics to discuss why they want the team back and what the community is doing to make it happen.

On this episode of Back2Besa, we talk Spring fashion trends with my stylist Akia Ronai, we uplift the Northside Step Team as they get ready for the 2024 West Coast National Youth Step Show Competition in Vegas, we get a look at the new Seattle Storm “Center for Basketball Performance” practice facility, we learn how to write your first poem with Converge media procedure and poet, Acacia Salisbury, we see poetry performances from Ebo Barton, Rhea Melina, and Joel Duran, Besa goes to her Dad's job bring your kids to work day at Rite In The Rain. Plus, we have events to know about.

For National Poetry Month, Besa Gordon highlighted talented poets around the greater Seattle area on Back2Besa over the weekend. One of those poets was Rhea Melina, who performed her poem “Pulling Down God Is Easy” at the Black Media Matters Studio. 

Platinum Plush Fashions marked its 23rd anniversary with a Grand Re-opening Celebration. Thanks to the Seattle Office of Economic Development, the store underwent a stunning transformation led by all Black contractors. Our cameras captured the historic ribbon-cutting ceremony as loyal community members joined owner Nikita Mathis in celebrating this momentous occasion.

Our cameras were there as the community was brought together once again by the annual Bubblin Brown Sugar dance competition at Garfield High School. This event has been a beloved tradition for decades, uniting generations through dance and community fellowship. Dance teams from across Seattle came together to showcase their passion and talent, captivating the audience and uplifting one another in a display of unity.

In honor of National Poetry Month, Besa Gordon highlighted some incredible poets here in the greater Seattle area on Back2Besa over the weekend. One of the featured poets was Ebo Barton, who performed his poem "Freedom Cut Me Loose" at the Black Media Matters Studio.

In honor of National Poetry Month, Besa Gordon engaged in a captivating conversation with Acacia Salisbury, a producer at Converge Media and a talented poet. Acacia's journey with poetry began at the tender age of 7 when her grandmother introduced her to the renowned poet and author Maya Angelou.

Written by Besa Gordon - In high school, I was a proud member of the Seattle-based step team Beta Rose Petals. So, when I heard about the Northside Step Team heading to the West Coast Youth Nationals Step Competition in Vegas, I couldn't wait to share their story with all of you.

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 Crochet/Lace, Animal Print, Burgundy, Sky Blue and Athletic Prep.

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.

On April 6th, our cameras and host of Back2Besa, Besa Gordon, witnessed the vibrant energy of breakdancing enthusiasts and aficionados filled the WaMu Theatre as Red Bull's esteemed event, Lords of the Floor, took center stage. Guided by the charismatic hosting of Tacoma's own Jo Koy, and graced with a mesmerizing performance by the legendary Common, the evening unfolded into a spectacle of talent and passion.

#LordsOfTheFloor Hip-Hop music and culture were front and center during Lords of the Floor week in Seattle; it wasn’t just about dancing; it was about the art, music, swag, and legacy of hip-hop. Leading up to the day of the main event, there were workshop sessions at The W Hotel with Pete Rock, Battlecat, and Seattle Hip-Hop legends Vitamin D, and Jake One as they offered some game to those up and coming in the industry. 

Last week, Besa Gordon jumped on i5 South and headed to Lacey Washington to meet two of her Back2Besa number one fans, Lanakila Washington and Reggie, at Beau Legs Fish & Chips. Lanakila and Reggie have been watching Back2Besa since the first episode and have continued to e-mail Besa each week about their favorite segments and even suggestions of people, places, and things to cover on the show, one of those recommendations being Beau Legs Fish & Chips.

Red Bull's Lords of the Floor week kicked off with a bang last at Darkalino's and Hometown in Pioneer Square. The welcome mixer set the stage for an electrifying week ahead, encapsulating the essence of hip-hop culture and camaraderie.

Red Bull Lords Of The Floor made its long-awaited return to the Emerald City after over two decades, and our cameras and Besa Gordon was there to witness it all as breaking took over the city of Seattle. It all started a few weeks ago when Graffiti artist Totem2, along with artists Charms, Graves, and Amanda, painted the Westside Wall to announce the arrival of the Lords Of The Floor.

On episode 40 of Back2Besa, we head to Beau Legs Fish & Chips in Lacey to meet fans of the show Lanakila and Reggie, who Besa likes to call her Back2Besa day ones. Plus, we relive what went down at this year’s Red Bull lords of the floor as they touched down in the Emerald City for the first time in over 20 years. We’re reliving the mixers, workshops, preliminary competition, the main event, and Besa will even show you want went down when they had a Lords of the Floor breakdance pop up over at Pike Place Market.