While the approaching winter months are all about staying warm and cozy, that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your calendar with spirited holiday events across the Emerald City! Besa Gordon shared a few of her favorite productions, activities, and holiday hotspots that make this time of year in the greater Seattle area so special. These are the experiences that turn you back into a kid and remind you what the season is all about.

The holiday season is here, and you know what that means—it’s time to celebrate culture, community, and the businesses that truly light up the Emerald City! For Besa Gordon, the holiday season isn't just about finding the perfect gift; it's about shopping with intention and investing directly in the excellence of Seattle’s Black community.

The pops of corks and cheers of the community came together to celebrate the opening of OBK Winery’s new tasting room last month. The first Black-owned winery in Pierce County, OBK hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, demonstrating what can be achieved with perseverance, family, and community support.

By Besa Gordon - “So About Yesterday” is a new series I’m doing where I take yall with me and show you a day in my life. Some people say I’m always busy, I like to think my job just requires different things.

In the heart of Seattle's Central District, Zara Jo Beauty Supply is redefining the beauty product shopping experience for the Black community. Focusing on representation and Black-owned brands, the store's owner Jamal Wilson and Director of Events and Community Development Autumm Coles shared the inspiring journey behind their business and its commitment to the community.

Last month, for the second year in a row, Converge Media visited Rainier Beach High School for the 8th Annual Black College Expo. The expo was more than a college-readiness event; it was a crossroads where students could connect with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and learn about opportunities to advance their higher education.

Ready to kick off your weekend with a jolt of energy, unfiltered conversation, and a direct line to the pulse of the Pacific Northwest? Look no further than Converge Media's "Almost The Weekend!"—the show that has rapidly become the destination for both national stars and local legends to share what's hot, what's happening, and what truly matters in our community.

Last week on Almost The Weekend!, the Art Queen of Converge Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward joined host Besa Gordon to discuss Sole Food: For The Community, The Re-Sole 206’s upcoming event that combines T-Dub’s love of sneakers with a dedication to uplifting community this Thanksgiving season. 

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning for a Support Black Business uplift of Zara Jo Beauty Supply, a new beauty supply store in Seattle’s Central District owned by Jamal Wilson. After stopping by the storefront with Converge Media host Trae Holiday, Gordon shared that she left feeling joyful and represented. 

The Black Media Matters Studio was electric last week as Harlem Globetrotter Lucius "Too Tall" Winston joined host Besa Gordon for an in-depth conversation on Almost the Weekend! Beyond the mesmerizing tricks and signature dribbles, Too Tall offered profound insights into the Globetrotters' upcoming 2026 centennial tour, the team's unparalleled legacy, and the deep personal motivation that fuels him both on and off the court.

Let’s be real, Seattle. The rain is back. The gray skies have officially settled in, and there’s only one appropriate response: ditch the salads, find your comfiest hoodie, and wrap your hands around a plate of soul-satisfying, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. Here are a few of Besa Gordon's favorite destinations to find that rainy-day warmth!

Actor Michael Ling Jr. joined hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, on a recent episode of Almost The Weekend! to discuss his role in the Acts on Stage production of Detroit '67, his acting journey, and his commitment to inspiring meaningful dialogue through theater. 

You ever meet someone who just gets your vision, like without you even having to say much? That’s exactly what it’s been like working with photographer Jordan Somers over the years. If every photo he’s taken could talk, I swear they’d tell a full story of growth, creativity, and a whole lot of joy.

This week on Good Day Seattle, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon brought a little sweetness to the set for her birthday episode with custom cupcakes from Sweetpea’s Cakes.

Creator and influencer Elisha Michelle sat down with host Besa Gordon last week for an episode of Almost the Weekend! to share insights into her multifaceted life and career as an event planner, influencer, student, mom, and creative mastermind behind the event series Legendary AF. 

Back2Besa is back with a celebratory episode dedicated to Besa’s birthday. This week, we take a look back at some of Besa’s favorite stories from the past year, from Daddy Strollers Social Club to DEFY Wrestling in the Central District. We also take a trip across the bay to Vashon Island, made possible by King County Metro, for some tasty Southern food at Gravy.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to showcase her recent trip to Vashon Island, made possible by King County Metro water taxi’s additional schedule running on Saturdays. On the island, Gravy Executive Chef and owner Chef Dre picked her up and gave her a tour of his favorite spots, including Vashon Island Baking Company and his own Southern restaurant, Gravy. 

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to uplift WeRise Wines and the recent one-year anniversary celebration of their wine club. Operating in downtown Seattle, WeRise Wines is Black, LGBTQ+-owned wine bar that specializes in highlighting underrepresented wineries and winemakers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. 

By Besa Gordon - Did you miss my girl Chef Lynn’s Golden Juicy Crab Boil? Well, clearly I didn’t, because your girl was eating good! So let me tell you how it all went down — and yes, how I was eating like I hadn’t been fed all week.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to give updates on the Black Lives Matter mural on Seattle’s Capitol Hill in light of recent acts of vandalism last week. Besa expressed her frustration with the undoubtably malicious behavior.