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We Live In Color Set To Make Triumphant Return to the Converge Media Network on May 2nd
Host Deaunte Damper is set to bring his show We Live In Color back to the airwaves of Seattle and beyond. After a hiatus, the energetic and engaging host is coming home with a new set, new guests, new graphics and more as he builds a home for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community to share their stories and perspectives. It’s a return which has been a long time coming for the community leader, and he’s excited to share this new chapter with the city.
Best Of We Live In Color Highlights LGBTQ+ Community as Host Deaunte Damper Gets Set For Season 2
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 next month with a variety of guests who share joy and shine a light on issues which impact us all.
Deaunte Damper to guest host The Day With Trae next week
Deaunte Damper makes his 2024 return to the Black Media Matters Studios next week as he fills in for TraeAnna Holiday on her show The Day With Trae. Damper will be guest-hosting Monday, January 29 - Wednesday, January 31st with Trae Holiday returning on Thursday, February 1st.
NW Black Pride's One Community One Voice Event Uplifts Community Members
Seattle’s Black LGBTQ+ Community came together at the W Hotel for PNW Black Pride’s 6th annual One Community One Voice event. The event featured food, speakers, and resources for community members and created an area of love and connection.
Ebo Barton, Artist and Housing Services Director, joins We Live In Color
Deaunte Damper was joined by Ebo Barton on this week’s episode of We Live In Color. Barton is a renowned poet and community activist, working with the Lavender Rights Project. They found poetry through necessity, growing up in LA as “a confused young person.”
We Live In Color returns for 2023 with Pastor Jamell Witherspoon
Deaunte Damper made his on-screen return for 2023 as Central District native Pastor Jamell Witherspoon joined him on We Live In Color. The show featured a conversation about what true inclusion looks like within the community and religion.
#WeLiveInColor looks back at an inspirational and exciting year
Join the host of We Live In Color Deaunte Damper as he reflects on what was an inspiring and fulfilling year. The show saw a variety of guests, from State Legislators to Drag Stars to activists and more. This year also saw Deaunte host a special edition of his show live from the historic McCaw Hall in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Ballet on World AIDS Day.
Diamond Lil joins the We Live In Color holiday episode
Deaunte Damper hosted the We Live In Color special featuring Diamond Lil. The fun-filled and introspective episode focuses on her journey through the world of performance, starting with karaoke and ending with full-fledged spectacles. The award-winning drag queen and community advocate spoke with Damper about her experiences as a member of the Black Trans community and performing in various spaces around the city.
#ConvergeTakeover - We’re heading to McCaw Hall on December 1st
Join the Converge Media family as we take over Seattle’s historic McCaw Hall for a very special morning of shows. We’ll be kicking things off with The Rewind With Besa, followed by a special edition of We Live In Color with Deaunte Damper. These shows will feature members of the Pacific Northwest Ballet and a special look into their current performance, The Nutcracker.
GSBA EQUALUX Gala raises $800,000 for LGBTQ+ Future Leaders
With over 600 people in attendance Saturday night, including our very own Besa Gordon and Deaunte Damper, the GSBA Equalux Gala 2022 at the Westin Hotel was a smashing success raising over $800,000 in support of LGBTQ+ Future Leaders and allies.
We Live In Color: Overdose Awareness Day Special
Converge Media show We Live In Color presents a special episode on Wednesday to honor Overdose Awareness Day. Host Deaunte Damper will welcome Malika Lamont and Brad Finegood to the Black Media Matters Studio to discuss the work they’re doing in the community around the issue.
Nikkita Oliver reflects on time in Seattle ahead of next step
Nikkita Oliver joined host Deaunte Damper on We Live In Color for a special episode which in which Oliver and Damper talked about a variety of issues before Oliver moves to the Midwest.
“I love Deaunte, and consider us to be good friends,” Oliver said. “I'm really excited to support anything that he is doing. I also love that there's a space to uplift, black and brown, queer folks in the city that are doing good work.”
Battling Stigmas: Deaunte Damper hopes to encourage those fighting addiction by sharing his story
Deaunte Damper is set to make his return to the set of We Live In Color Wednesday night at 8:30 pm with special guest Nikkita Oliver. Damper had taken leave to pursue treatment for addiction, and is now back to share his story as well as the stories of others.
“I feel rejuvenated,” Damper said. “I’d been dealing with addiction for a while and I felt like it was finally time to learn to really take care of myself.”
Converge Media taps Deaunte Damper to lead LGBTQIA Programming
SEATTLE, WA – Converge Media recently announced that longtime community activist and advocate Deaunte Damper has joined the company as head of LGBTQ+ programming. In addition to his duties as curator and producer, Damper hosts a new bi-weekly show, We Live in Color with Deaunte Damper, which premiered across all Converge Media platforms on May 25. The next episode will air on June 22 at 8 p.m. at www.WhereWeConverge.com.