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Celebrating Community and Legacy: Deaunte Damper Hosts NAAM Unity Benefit
Community advocate and Converge Media’s own Deaunte Damper took center stage on Friday, October 9, as the master of ceremonies for the Northwest African American Museum’s (NAAM) annual Unity Benefit at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle.
PHOTOS: My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle Champion Black Women’s Rest and Community Power
Black women are worthy of wellness, rest, and unconditional care. These moments capture the culmination of an extraordinary 8-week journey dedicated to centering Black women's physical and mental health, thanks to My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle.
PHOTOS: Lewis Rudd Honored at The Colman Commons Backstage
The Colman Commons Backstage recently welcomed one of the Emerald City’s most impactful leaders: Lewis Rudd, CEO and co-founder of Ezell’s Famous Chicken.
PHOTOS: Scope Screenings Lights Up Langston with CINEMACON
Film Commissioner Lex Scope’s monthly film festival returned to the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute on Tuesday, August 25. Embracing a CINEMACON theme, attendees pulled up in their best cosplay, expertly captured by photographer Jaden Martenson.
Reflecting on Radical Joy: Deaunte Damper’s Milestone Moments from his Colman Commons Birthday Celebration
We’re still riding the wave of radical joy from May when friends, family, and allies gathered to celebrate We Live In Color host Deaunte Damper’s birthday and his appointment as 2026 Seattle Pride Grand Marshal.
PHOTOS: "Black. Power. Black Panthers." Exhibition at ARTE NOIR
ARTE NOIR's newest flagship exhibition, Central District Legacy: Black. Power. Black Panthers., is now open in Seattle's Midtown Square. This powerful exhibit honors the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party—the very first chapter established outside of California in the spring of 1968.
PHOTOS: Surge Reproductive Justice Hosts Film Screening For Black Maternal Health Week
Surge Reproductive Justice, led by Executive Director Jackie Vaughn, and My Time for Massage recently hosted a screening of the documentary “The Ebony Canal” at Rainier Arts Center to commemorate Black Maternal Health Week.
PHOTOS: FAST's Barbershop Chat, Chew & Play Captures the ‘Brilliancy’ of Rainier Beach
Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) returned to the Rainier Beach Community Center earlier this month to host the Barbershop Chat, Chew & Play event, creating a space for fellowship and joy in Rainier Beach.
PHOTOS: The Joy and Spirit of the First Steelheads Sunday at T-Mobile Park
It’s been one week since the Steelheads returned to T-Mobile Park for the Seattle Mariners’ first Steelheads Sunday of the season. Photographers Paul Sanders and Erik Kalligraphy masterfully documented the game's joy and spirit as Converge Media celebrated this historic moment in a suite filled with family and friends in true Converge style.
PHOTOS: Fathers and Sons Together Hosts Basketball Camp Honoring Slick Watts
Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) recently hosted the Basketball Empowerment Camp Honoring Slick Watts at the Rainier Beach Community Center, creating an event that empowered underserved youth in sports and addressed an urgent need for collective healing in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood.
PHOTOS: Seattle Central Little League Celebrates Opening Day at Judkins Park
While the Mariners celebrated their first Steelhead Sunday of the season, Seattle Central Little League kicked things off with an opening day jamboree at Judkins Park and Playfield. The event brought together coaches, families, and young athletes for a vibrant parade and celebration of the game.
The Bridge for Black Portland: Tra’Renee’s Cultivation of Community, Joy, and Conversation
Northwest Media icon Tra’Renee has been holding down the media scene in Portland for nearly two decades. The Converge crew, including producer Juma Blaq and photographer Dean Bechard made the trip to the iHeartMedia studio in the Rose City to document Tra’Renee’s journey and keep Converge’s Portland love flowing.
Sixteen Years of Style: David Jefferson and Stackin Kickz Make Waves in Rose City Streetwear
David Jefferson, the visionary founder of Stackin Kickz in Portland, Oregon has been making major waves in the Rose City’s streetwear culture for sixteen years. The Converge Media crew, including producer Juma Blaq and photographer Dean Bechard, recently linked up with Jefferson to capture his impeccable aesthetic and incredible journey.
PHOTOS: The 12th Annual Reign of Style Hair Show & Competition Electrifies Seattle Center
The 12th annual Reign of Style Hair Show & Competition recently electrified Seattle Center, reaffirming its status as the Northwest’s premier event for the beauty industry. With Back2Besa host Besa Gordon in attendance, this spectacular day brought together a galaxy of talent for a celebration of artistry, community, and friendly competition.
PHOTOS: Portland’s Black History Month Market Fosters Unity, Culture, and Commerce
Unapologetic Black excellence defined the energy of the 2nd Annual Black History Month Market & Celebration in Tigard, Oregon, centering unity, culture, and commerce in the greater Portland area.
PHOTOS: Mediums Collective Hosts Brown Voices Poetry & Spoken Word Night
Last Friday, the Mediums Collective storefront on Capitol Hill was transformed into a powerful sanctuary for “palabras sin miedo” (words without fear). The collective’s “Brown Voices Poetry & Spoken Word Night” successfully gathered local artists and community members to share stories that resonated with themes of resilience, advocacy, and resistance.
PHOTOS: King County Celebrates Black History Month with Flag-Raising Ceremony
Last Thursday, the community gathered for King County’s Black History Month recognition and flag-raising ceremony at King County’s Administration Building in Seattle. King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and King County Councilmember Rhonda Lewis, the county’s first Black woman councilmember, addressed the crowd.
PHOTOS: The MLB ID Tour Features The Future of PNW Baseball
The future of baseball recently shone brightly at the Mariners Training Center in Columbia City as the Mayor League Baseball (MLB) ID Tour returned to Seattle for its second year. This "pro-style" workout is designed to uncover local gems like Kobe Reese and Cameron Dietrich, who were discovered at last year's tour stop and are now highly-touted prospects in the class of 2028.
PHOTOS: Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II On KSVR’s ‘The Re-Up’ in Mt. Vernon
#ConvergeOnTheRoad - The energy was high in Mt. Vernon, Washington when Converge's own Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, and Besa Gordon linked up with DJ Defkawn and DJ Troll King on “The Re-Up” on KSVR 91.7 FM radio. While Besa and Cuddy regularly light up the Black Media Matters Studio like nobody’s business, they’re also everywhere like air, demonstrating Converge’s commitment to connecting with the community on the road.
PHOTOS: Seattle Snap Motivates Seattle’s Creative Pulse With ProofNThePlay
Photojournalist and host of “The Rundown” ProofNThePlay captured magic in the Hangar 30 parking lot at Magnuson Park during a recent Seattle Snap photo meetup. What makes a Seattle Snap event special isn’t the location, the gear, or even the images themselves — it’s the vibe, Proof said. Every meetup is a chance to encounter new creatives and subjects, enjoy a shared enthusiasm for photography, and ruminate in the unfiltered joy of creating with others.
