Converge Media Launches ‘The Pop-Up!’ with Host The Big O
Converge Media's fresh evening series, "The Pop-Up!", premiered on Monday with host The Big O and guests ProofNThePlay and Deaunte Damper. Designed as a spiritual successor to the "Morning Update Show," this limited-run series captures a relaxed atmosphere where community news and unscripted discussions regarding Seattle’s culture are brought to the forefront.
From left to right, The Big O, Deaunte Damper, and ProofNThePlay pose in the Black Media Matters Studio on Monday. (Photo: Erik Kalligraphy)
For the premiere episode, the guests discussed:
Seattle’s Black student literacy crisis, highlighting that 51% of Black students are in the "academic red zone" for reading.
The "Jersey Gate" incident involving Garfield High School's JV basketball team.
The legacy of Amarr Murphy-Paine and the upcoming Chalk & Talk event at Garfield High School on June 4.
Celebration of local Black-owned businesses, such as Black & Tan Hall
Deaunte Damper's historic appointment as a Grand Marshal for Seattle Pride 2026.
Tune in to "The Pop-Up!" every weeknight at 9 p.m. on all Converge Media streaming platforms to stay connected with the community and support the mission.
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