Seattle is in for a cultural first this summer as the Choma Festival makes its debut at Jimi Hendrix Park on Saturday, June 28 from 12–6 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is rooted in the East African tradition of Nyama Choma (Swahili for “grilled meat”)—a cookout-style gathering that’s about more than just the food. It’s about connection, joy, and shared experience.

Besa Gordon's powerful spoken word piece, recorded live at “Dear Sis” in Spokane, Washington, is a profound declaration of self-acceptance and personal empowerment. The poem confronts societal pressures and internalized criticism, challenging the narrative that individuals, particularly Black women, must conform to external expectations.

Seattle’s creative community, mark your calendars, Besa Gordon’s The Real Seattle Media Mixer is officially back! After a long-awaited return, the beloved event for media professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community builders is set to bring the city together once again for an evening of real connection and real inspiration.

In celebration of National Small Business Week, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon brought a delicious spotlight to FOX 13’s Good Day Seattle—featuring Sweetpea’s Custom Cakes, a Black woman-owned business nestled in Seattle’s University District. Founded by cake artist and entrepreneur Jennifer Jones, the shop is a vibrant testament to what’s possible when creativity meets community support.

By Besa Gordon - Ever wanted to find something fun to do around the Greater Seattle area, but you couldnt find an event to go to? I got you! Below is a list of six things you can do at anytime of the year. And let me keep it real—out of the six things I mentioned this week, I’ve only done one. ONE. And I was born and raised in Seattle. So now I’m on a mission to knock out the rest before summer’s up.

This week on Good Day Seattle, Besa Gordon returned with another powerful segment from her Support Black Business campaign, this time spotlighting Lizzie Lou’s Too—a hidden gem located inside Destination Harley-Davidson in Fife, Washington.

By Besa Gordon - Art vibes anyone? Let's go on a little adventure to the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art for the Black Voices Film Festival. Now, you know I had to hop on that ferry, sail 30 minutes away from Seattle, and pull up to celebrate Black storytelling. This festival was extra special because they were screening four of our very own Converge Media films!

By Besa Gordon - ☕ #SupportBlackBusiness Coffee lovers, this one’s for you! Let's talk about The Station Coffee Shop, a Black and Latino-owned gem in Seattle's Columbia City—literally right across from the light rail 🚆. You might recognize this spot from Back2Besa when we highlighted 3 Black-owned coffee shops, and trust me, it's STILL a whole vibe.

By Besa Gordon - It’s time! Huge thank you to everyone that entered our Buy Black Card by Intentionalist giveaway, I’m super hype to not only pick the winner, but thanks to me teaming up with Presidential Transportation, I’ll even able to deliver them to you personally.

Besa Gordon hit up Good Day Seattle to rep the Support Black Business campaign—something she and the whole Converge Media squad are serious about. During the segment, Besa talked about the struggles Black-owned businesses are facing. “It really started out earlier this year when we saw a lot of our Black-owned businesses going online and just talking about how they were having a hard time,” Besa shared. “Some were even going out of business. So our quick question was, what can we do to help?”

Via KUOW - What does it take to run a thriving business in Washington? Lately, for a number of business owners around the Sound , the answer seems to be “too much.”

By: Besa Gordon - Big Green Thumb Energy: Did y’all know there’s a Black-owned plant AND vinyl shop right in Pioneer Square? Yup, Flora and Fauna, which is also a Buy Black Card by Intentionalist location, is officially my new happy place for all things plants! Whether you’re a plant pro or just trying to keep one alive like me, Flora and Fauna has something for you, and if you need help, it’s owner Ashley Palmer got you covered.

Yesterday morning, Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX SOUL, joined Erin Mayovsky on Good Day Seattle to discuss the urgent need to support Black-owned businesses in Puget Sound. Gordon's appearance was a passionate call to action, highlighting the struggles these businesses face and outlining ways the community can help.

Hey everyone! Today was a super cool day. It marked the first day of our Support Black Business campaign, and I decided to put my money where my mouth is and try out a new spot I have never been. I'm always talking about supporting Black-owned businesses, but today I made a conscious effort to find one for lunch.

By Besa Gordon - Y’all, I gotta share this moment with you! Early December, I had the opportunity to sit down with two media legends—Jesse Jones and Essex Porter—and let me tell you, it was next level. If you don’t know them, Jesse is the investigative reporter who’s been holding people accountable for YEARS with his ‘Get Jesse’ segments, helping people resolve issues and navigate scams.

By Besa Gordon - I’ve been wanting to try this spot for a minute, especially after featuring it on Back2Besa. Since I wasn’t at that shoot, I had to check it out for myself and see what all the hype was about!

By Besa Gordon - A new year always feels like the perfect time to hit reset and start fresh, and 2025 is no exception. But before we get into what’s next, let me take a moment to look back at 2024. Whew—what a year! There were highs, like signing my second contract with FOX 13 Seattle and taking Back2Besa national on FOX Soul—huge milestones I’ll forever be proud of. But there were also low moments…

By Besa Gordon - I finally got to pull up to Moe Vegan in Kent after missing their grand opening, and let me tell you—they did not disappoint! I grabbed the spicy crispy vegan honey chicken wrap and garlic fries, and dude… the flavors were on point! I. Was. SHOCKED. Plus, the vibe inside is super chill—pool table, photobooth, TVs for the game, and a whole lotta positive vibes.

By Besa Gordon - Alright, let’s be real — we all have that moment when we realize we forgot to grab a gift for someone. If that’s you right now, don’t even trip. The holidays might be over, but the season of giving isn’t! Let me put you on the Buy Black Card.

By Besa Gordon - Hey friends! With Back2Besa now airing on FOX Soul, I wanted to make sure you knew how to tune-in. For starters. Back2Besa airs every Saturday at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST on FOX Soul, and it’s super easy to tune in all over the nation. See different ways on how to watch Back2Besa on FOX Soul below: