PREVIEW: Moments That Matter: Food, Family, and Reflection on Back2Besa
By Besa Gordon - This week’s episode of Back2Besa is one of those that really made me pause. It’s about reflection, legacy, and the kind of community moments that remind you why the work — and the people — matter.
We start the show by catching up on what I’ve been up to, including a fun stop in Tacoma where I joined my girl Elisha Michelle on The Legendary Dope Show. Being on the other side of the mic isn’t always my comfort zone, but that conversation turned out to be one of those reminders that sometimes the best moments happen when you let yourself be seen. While I was down that way, I also pulled up to The Meridian in Puyallup — a spot that surprised me in all the best ways with great food, a speakeasy vibe, and a space built for connection.
From there, we head back to the Central District for a table full of flavor at Marjorie. If you’ve been rocking with Back2Besa, you already know how much love I have for that space. This visit felt like a warm Sunday dinner, complete with Gulf prawns, Wild Caught Tribal Cut Salmon, mac and cheese, hush puppies that changed my whole opinion, and that jerk chicken that never misses. Beyond the food, it’s the care and hospitality that make Marjorie feel like home.
One of the most powerful moments of the episode takes us to Garfield High School, where students and community members turned grief into action through a massive sock and glove drive honoring the life of Amarr Murphy-Paine. What started as a goal of 500 donations grew into nearly 3,000 pairs collected — and eventually distributed on the streets of the Chinatown-International District on what would have been Amarr’s 19th birthday. It’s a story about pain, purpose, and young people leading with heart.
We also run it back with some Seahawks drip in a timely rewind. Earlier this season, I visited the Seahawks Pro Shop to check out their throwback jerseys — and now, with the Hawks finishing the regular season as the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the timing couldn’t be better. It’s part fashion, part legacy, and all love for the city.
Next, we pull up to the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute for the season finale of Scope Screenings. What Lex Scope has built over the last four years goes far beyond a film night — it’s a space where creatives connect, collaborate, and see their work celebrated on the big screen. The finale brought together film, fashion, and community in a way that felt electric and intentional.
We then head back to the Central District to celebrate a major milestone: five years of Communion. The anniversary wasn’t about hype — it was about honoring the staff, the journey, and the mission that’s guided the space from day one. From the Harlem Renaissance–themed celebration to the question that always grounds them — Who do we serve? — the night was a reminder of what it looks like to lead with care.
We close the episode with a moment that really stayed with me — Converge Media family photos. What started as a tradition turned into a pause to reflect on the year we just closed, the growth along the way, and the people walking beside us into the next season. It felt like an exhale of 2025 and a deep breath into 2026.
This episode is about honoring chapters, celebrating milestones, and moving forward with intention.
Catch Back2Besa Saturday at 10:30 PM on FOX 13 Seattle, with replays Sunday at 10 AM and 8 PM on FOX 13+, or stream anytime on the FOX Local app.
