To kick off International Men’s Mental Health Week last week, The Pop-Up! host Deaunte Damper welcomed Cortez Charles, the founder of The Fatherhood Accountability Movement (FAM).

In a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Elisha Michelle welcomed the multifaceted Sentu Taylor to the Black Media Matter Studio as part of the second ever Tacoma Takeover.

The Washington Bus Education Fund, in partnership with CHUM News and Converge Media, is bringing Candidate Survivor Seattle to Neumos on July 16, 2026. This isn't your typical candidate forum; this is a heated, high-energy event, and you won’t want to miss it.

The energy at Black Media Matter Studio was electric during the second ever Tacoma Takeover episode of The Pop-Up! with guest host Elisha Michelle. The guest of honor was Federal Way’s own KGodd, a rapper, dancer, and marketing expert who is quickly becoming the face of the region’s music scene.

Author and program coordinator Jeffrey Cheatham II recently appeared on The Day With Trae to announce the launch of "Literally Ours," a new literacy initiative under the organization Acts On Stage.

Seven years after her last appearance on The Mother’s Justice Show, Emijah Smith, an advocate and strategist for children and families, returned to the KKNW studios with host Omari Salisbury for a conversation on the role of Black women and mothers as the "pillar" of the community.

This June 19, 2026, Seattle’s historic Central District is set to host the city's largest annual Juneteenth celebration. Held at Jimi Hendrix Park, the Juneteenth Freedom Festival returns this year for an event that carries unique significance, marking a rare convergence of Juneteenth, the international excitement of the FIFA World Cup, and the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary.

Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to discuss pressing public safety issues, ranging from the exploitation of Black girls to new enforcement strategies for Seattle’s Aurora Avenue.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to discuss a unified front against crime and the deep-seated disparities affecting the city's most vulnerable populations, shortly after a press conference on Thursday, June 11 alongside other city leaders.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay recently shared a vision for regional reform and accountability during an appearance on The Big O Show, following his State of the County Address on June 10th, 2026. He outlined policies on gun violence prevention, department audits, and participatory budgeting in the county. 

Cultural worker Naudia Miller recently joined The Pop-Up! to share exciting developments regarding the Seattle Black Panther Party Interpretive Center and to weigh in on the cultural and technological shifts impacting the Black community today. 

Multifaceted artist Karlos Farrar recently joined host Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to discuss his career as a singer, songwriter, actor, and scriptwriter.

Jaebadiah Gardner, the founder and CEO of GardnerGlobal, recently sat down for an interview on The Pop-Up! to discuss the arduous but rewarding path of a Black real estate developer in Seattle.

Last week, The Pop-Up! welcomed Jerome "JD" Davis, a prominent Pacific Northwest-based cultural producer and the founder and CEO of WayOut Kids.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up!, David Long, the executive director of Testimony Praise Worship Gatherings (TPWG), shared his journey from homelessness to community advocacy.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up!, King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell shared a sobering look at his career-long battle against human trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable women and girls.

Melvin Slaughter, the CEO and Director of Solutions for Seattle, recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to share his journey from federal prison to becoming a leading advocate for the city’s youth.

Founder and Executive Director of The Silent Task Force La Tanya Horace-DuBois recently appeared on The Day With Trae with host Trae Holiday to discuss her extensive career in community health and insights into the issues of sex trafficking and health disparities affecting the Black community.

The Seattle Office of Economic Development has announced an increase in reimbursement caps for its "Back to Business" program, a move intended to provide additional financial assistance to small businesses dealing with the impacts of crime and vandalism, according to a recent press release.

On a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon, the historic corner of 23rd and Jackson in Seattle’s Central District was buzzing with community spirit, soccer energy, and a shared mission of economic inclusion. Gathered right outside the beloved local restaurant Simply Soulful, community leaders, elected officials, and sports executives officially corporate-partnered to unveil the Special Edition Buy Black Card.