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Eugenie Jones Harmonizes Music, Community, and the Jackson Street Jazz Festival on The Day With Trae
On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, guest host Alicia Crank sat down with celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, and festival organizer Eugenie Jones. Jones shared her journey from her early days in the Seattle music scene to her extensive logistical efforts directing the upcoming Jackson Street Jazz Festival.
Teia Burton-Green To Take Over Seattle with Women on the Waterfront and Dead End Block Party
Seattle artist, lyricist, and performer Teia Burton-Green recently appeared on The Day With Trae with guest host Alicia Crank where she shared an extensive look at her roots in the city's music scene, her ongoing community mentorship, and her transition into major creative leadership roles.
Celebrating a 35-Year Legacy: Rajnii Eddins Talks the Power of Black Creativity on The Day With Trae
Blending legacy, art, and community, prolific writer and poet Rajnii Eddins recently stepped into the Black Media Matters studio for a conversation on The Day With Trae, hosted by Trae Holiday.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Cast Talks Resilience and Magic on The Day With Trae
On a special edition of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with cast members Nadia Brown and Rachel Leslie to discuss the touring production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, currently captivating audiences at the Paramount Theatre.
Heru TchaasAmen and Trae Holiday Call For The Urgent Return of Dr. Maxine Mimms' Critical Conversations
The Day With Trae host Trae Holiday recently sat down with healing artist Heru TchaasAmen to discuss the urgent need to revive Critical Conversations, a community forum originally curated by the late and beloved Dr. Maxine Mimms.
Why We Need Dr. Maxine Mimms’ Critical Conversations Now More Than Ever
By Trae Holiday, Host of The Day With Trae - Dr. Maxine Mimms was beloved by all who encountered her. Critical Conversations was one of the spaces where she demonstrated this love for people. She would invite people into the circle to share their feelings, experiences, expertise, wisdom, concerns, angst, joys, pains, and more.
Isiah Anderson Jr. Pulls Back the Curtain on Peter Pan: Ready to Rise on The Day With Trae
When Isiah Anderson Jr. steps onto a stage or walks into a room, you can always count on a few things: an unyielding dedication to Seattle’s youth, a respect for the cultural architects who came before him, and, as host Trae Holiday fondly pointed out, a razor-sharp Midwest crease.
Ready to Rise: Jamie-Michelle Charles Delivers Breathtaking Wendy Solo at Colman Commons
The Seattle waterfront was recently flooded with pure musical magic as Jamie-Michelle Charles, starring as Wendy in Acts on Stage's Teen Summer Musical production Peter Pan: Ready to Rise, delivered a breathtaking sneak-peek performance of the show, happening this weekend.
Cameron Lavi-Jones Talks Black and Loud Fest on The Day With Trae
Cameron Lavi-Jones, the frontman for rock outfit King Young Blood and co-founder of Black and Loud Fest, recently joined The Day With Trae to discuss the upcoming iteration of the music festival, his personal ethos, and his recent star-turn in musical theater.
J. Rycheal Lester-Peters Talks LANGSTON and the Seattle Black Nerd Festival on The Day With Trae
Recently on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with J. Rycheal Lester-Peters, the interim marketing director for LANGSTON, a cultural cornerstone in Seattle's Central District to discuss the history of local community spaces and the upcoming second annual Seattle Black Nerd Festival.
Celebrating Black Culture: Grady Austin Previews Festival Sundiata on The Day With Trae
A cherished Seattle tradition is returning to the Seattle Center, promising an expansive celebration of Black art, love, and community resilience. Grady Austin, Executive Director of Festival Sundiata, recently appeared on The Day With Trae to talk with host Trae Holiday about what attendees can expect from the festival’s upcoming 46th annual iteration.
Slowing Down and Savouring the Soul: Inside Chef Trammell Antrinette's Cultivated Culinary Haven
Chef Trammell Antrinette recently sat down with host Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to discuss her newest endeavor, Quarters "In Da Cut,” an exclusive, reservation-only fine dining experience designed to foster deep human connection through the universal languages of food, music, and raw conversation.
Bridging the Spiritual Divide: Sohale Sizar Details the Launch of 'Soul' on The Day With Trae
Sohale Sizar, tech entrepreneur and visionary, recently joined host Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to introduce his new digital platform, Soul, an all-in-one software ecosystem designed to unify spiritual practitioners and seekers.
Heru TchaasAmen Brings Ancient Wisdom and Digital Tools to The Day With Trae
Holistic health practitioner and IT expert Heru TchaasAmen recently returned to The Day With Trae to share his evolving practice and underscore a timeless truth: true healing cannot happen in isolation.
Jenefeness Franke Brings Financial Wisdom to The Day With Trae
The Day With Trae host Trae Holiday recently welcomed Jenefeness Franke, an esteemed educator, professor, and the mind behind Fiscal Finesse Consulting. The conversation centered on breaking down economic barriers and the upcoming Fifth Annual Black Business Leadership Conference.
Turning Pain Into Art: Sheila K. Blackwell Shares Her Musical and Healing Journey on 'The Day With Trae'
On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Seattle artist, music minister, and entrepreneur Sheila Kay Blackwell (known artistically as Sheila Kay) to discuss the upcoming release of her album, Dancing Naked, and the mission behind her company, Inspirational Productions.
Building Brotherhood and Striding Through Fatherhood: Najee Ladd-Ali Celebrates One Year of the Daddy Stroller Social Club
On a recent appearance on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Najee Ladd-Ali, the co-founder of the Daddy Stroller Social Club Seattle, to discuss the organization’s impact on men’s mental health and camaraderie in the Northwest.
Priyansha Bagaria Talks Loopr AI and Reshaping Industrial Automation
Host Trae Holiday recently sat down with Priyansha Bagaria, the CEO and co-founder of Seattle-based tech startup Loopr AI, on The Day With Trae. Bagaria shared her journey from a small town in India to leading a rapidly expanding artificial intelligence enterprise that is actively redefining quality control processes in manufacturing and aerospace.
Disrupting Educational Access: How Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle is Redefining High School Success
On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed two educators who are reshaping the academic and professional landscape for youth in the Pacific Northwest: Dr. Nadia Guy and Katie Seltzer from Cristo Rey Jesuit.
Community, Place, and Intergenerational Wisdom: Dr. Dana Nickson on The Day With Trae
On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Dr. Dana Nickson, an assistant professor at the University of Washington (UW) College of Education. The conversation shed a bright light on the often behind-the-scenes work of educators who bridge academic theory with real-world community organizing.