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Seattle Opera’s ‘Fellow Travelers’ Explores Queer Love and Resilience During the Lavender Scare

“We Live In Color” host Deaunte Damper recently stopped by McCaw Hall for Seattle Opera’s production “Fellow Travelers,” an operatic romance that delves deep into queer love and resilience during the 1950s Lavender Scare. During his visit, Damper met with “Fellow Travelers” lead performers Jarrett Ott and Colin Aikins, and director Kevin Newbury.

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Together As A Collective: ‘We Live In Color’ and Seattle Gay News Announce Season 4 Partnership

“We Live In Color” returns for Season 4 this Thursday. This year, we're taking our mission to the next level with the Seattle Gay News (SGN) Community Brief. In partnership with Seattle Gay News, one of the country's longest-running LGBTQIA+ publications, “We Live In Color” is set to make a greater impact and forge more meaningful community connections than ever before.

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Dominique Stephens on Community, Leadership, and Being Unsilenced

Dominique Stephens, an influential leader and drag king in Seattle joined host Deaunte Damper in July on “We Live In Color” to discuss her artistic and emotional journey, her perspective on activism, and the strength she draws from her identity and mother. Stephens, who Damper called a part of the compass of his heart and leadership, has been a sought-after guest since the show's first season.

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Micaiah Jeffrey: Embracing Identity and Advocating for Change on "We Live in Color"

Micaiah “Pluto” Jeffrey, a Seattle-born dancer and choreographer, joined host Deaunte Damper for a special Pride edition of “We Live In Color” last June to discuss their journey in self-discovery and creating community. Jeffrey shared about finding his niche at a young age, his artistic endeavors, and impactful advocacy work.  

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DeiMarlon Scisney: Empowering Small Businesses and Communities with Data

In a compelling episode of "We Live in Color” earlier this year, host Deaunte Damper sat down with DeiMarlon Scisney, also known as D the Data Guy, a self-described data expert helping communities and businesses harness the power of data. The conversation delved into the importance of data strategy for small businesses, the impact of data on community issues, and the role of artificial intelligence in today's landscape.

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A Space Inside: ‘We Live In Color’ Sends Off Season 3 with Poetry and Spoken Word

With Black artistic brilliance on full display, the finale of We Live In Color Season 3 airs this Thursday, October 30. Hosted and executive produced by Deaunte Damper, the final episode captured the essence of A Space Inside, a transformative arts studio and open-mic night that recently closed its brick-and-mortar in Downtown Seattle. 

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Kiesha Free: Liberated and Living in Color in Seattle

In a candid and inspiring conversation on "We Live in Color," Kiesha Free, formerly known as Kiesha Garrison, shared her transformative journey of personal liberation, intentional community building, and why "Black media matters." Her story is one of reclaiming identity, fostering connection, and creating spaces where Black life can thrive in the Puget Sound.

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‘We Live in Color’ Shines Bright: Trae Holiday and Deaunte Damper Speak The Truth

The Day with Trae sits with Converge’s very own Deaunte Damper as he shares what he is looking forward to in 2025, and insights for his show We Live In Color. Deaunte admitted the host's chair was a "whole different ball game" and expressed newfound respect for Trae's role. The two shared a laughs and smiles in their first interview of 2025

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