Converge Team Winds Down for 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026
As we reach the homestretch of 2025, our Converge team will take a much-needed break to hit the ground running in 2026. As we always say at Converge, we’re running a marathon, not a sprint, which means its time to take a deep breathe, refocus our energy, and make sure we enter the new year committed to telling the best stories we can.
Here are the timelines for our 2026 shows:
“Back2Besa” Continues Every Weekend
Besa Gordon continues every Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on FOX13 Seattle and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on FOX13 +. Back2Besa is all about telling better stories and sharing Black excellence and lifestyle in Pacific Northwest, all through Besa’s energetic and creative lens.
“Almost The Weekend!” Returns January 8
Co-hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, are back Thursday, January 8 2026 at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms for another season full of hot events and good vibes all around. On “Almost The Weekend!,” its all about kicking back and making sure you mark your calendars with all the upcoming events the Pacific Northwest has in store.
“The Big O Show” Returns January 12
Omari “Big O” Salisbury returns for “The Big O Show” on Monday, January 12 2026 with critical weekday news and information addressing the Black community. “The Big O Show” delivers street-level news coverage and breaks down hard-to-understand issues with local experts, finding the sweet spot between serious civic and policy reporting and the fundamental art of telling better stories.
“We Live In Color” Returns February 5
Deaunte Damper will be back for Season 4 of “We Live In Color” on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms. “We Live In Color” sheds light on the resilience and crucial stories of Black queer voices in the Pacific Northwest, both out on the street and at home in the Black Media Matters Studio.
“The Day With Trae” Returns the Week of February 16
After clinching an Emmy win in 2025, Trae Holiday will return for Season 4 of “The Day With Trae” the week of February 16, 2026. As always, “The Day With Trae” is your daily, essential destination for engaging civic conversation and celebrating Black excellence across the Puget Sound, airing weekdays at 11 a.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.
“Art Of The Matter” Returns Spring 2026
Takiyah “T-DUB” Ward is back for Season 3 of “Art Of The Matter” in spring 2026 (date to be announced). “Art Of The Matter” is a platform for artists to express what thoughts, feelings, and emotions are present in their works and provide viewers with a unique backstory on some of the art world's greatest creations.
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