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A Sacred Baton in Action: Jack & Jill Mothers Find Rest, Art, and Sisterhood at Colman Commons
Where Pioneer Square meets the Seattle waterfront, Colman Commons became a living sanctuary yesterday as it opened its doors to roughly 20 mothers from the Jack & Jill of America Seattle Chapter.
Bull Stewart Celebrates 30 Years of Strength, Family, and Community at the Alki Beach Powerlifting Classic
The Pacific Northwest’s powerlifting community recently celebrated a major milestone as athletes, supporters, and spectators came together for the 30th Anniversary Bull Stewart Alki Beach Powerlifting Classic.
Centering Sisterhood: Inside the Culminating Women in Wellness Dinner at Colman Commons
When Black women are supported to rest and heal, entire communities flourish. Earlier this year, Colman Commons hosted an extraordinary gathering that marked the conclusion of a transformative health journey.
PHOTOS: My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle Champion Black Women’s Rest and Community Power
Black women are worthy of wellness, rest, and unconditional care. These moments capture the culmination of an extraordinary 8-week journey dedicated to centering Black women's physical and mental health, thanks to My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle.
Redefining Black Masculinity and Investing in Boys: Jerome Hunter on The Mother’s Justice Show
Jerome Hunter, an educator, speaker, thought leader, and Seattle School for Boys co-founder, recently joined guest host Omari Salisbury on The Mother’s Justice Show for a conversation on healthy masculinity, middle school boys, violence prevention, and community care.
Passing the Sacred Baton: Veronica Very, Colman Commons, and a New Era of Well-Being
Last month, the Seattle community gathered to witness the Grand Opening of Colman Commons. For Veronica Very, the founder and visionary of Wonder of Women (WOW) International, this momentous event was a milestone in her lifelong dedication to healing, art, and community.
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.
Culture, Collective Liberation, and Core Truths: Moni Tep on The Pop-Up!
On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host The Big O sat down with Seattle-born musician, mother, and cultural worker Moni Tep, also known as JusMoni. Tep brought insights into ancestral memory, community-led safety, and the vulnerability of motherhood.
Sierra Jones Explains The Radical Act of Rest at the Colman Commons Grand Opening
Earlier this month, the Colman Commons Grand Opening celebrated the launch of a new community space and honored incredible Black women in Seattle’s creative community. Among these women was Sierra Jones, who made it clear we cannot build sustainable sanctuaries for others if we are running ourselves into the ground.
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.
Cultivating Self-Love and Structural Change: Monika C. Mathews Champions Wellness and Community Power on The Pop-Up!
Structural discussions on community healing met recapping recent headlines when Monika C. Mathews returned to the Black Media Matters Studio for The Pop-Up! Mathews, the CEO of QueenCare Products and the Life Enrichment Group, sat alongside host The Big O to share her vision of self-love as an essential tool for social impact.
Prioritizing Wellbeing: Jesse Johnson Talks Black Men’s Mental Health on The Pop-Up!
Former Washington State Representative and educator Jesse Johnson joined host Deaunte Damper and fellow guest Cortez Charles on The Pop-Up! to discuss leadership, community, and the importance of Black men's mental health.
Building for Eternity: Construction Begins on the Tubman Health Center
On June 5, community members, partners, elected officials, and supporters gathered near the Rainier Beach light rail station for a ceremony marking the official start of construction on the 26,000-square-foot Tubman Health Center, a facility designed by community, for community.
Why Prioritizing PrEP is a Power Move: A Message from Seattle Pride Grand Marshal Deaunte Damper
Taking control of our health is one of the most powerful ways to show love for ourselves and our community. This Pride season, Seattle Pride 2026 Grand Marshal and We Live In Color host Deaunte Damper is highlighting a key tool for our collective wellness: PrEP.
Healing Out Loud: Ashley McGirt-Adair Brings ‘The Cost of Healing in Silence’ to The Pop-Up!
When licensed therapist and author Ashley McGirt-Adair pulled up to The Pop-Up! in the Black Media Matters Studio on Tuesday, she discussed how racism, healthcare, and silence are literally killing Black people, and what we can do about it.
Dignity for Divas’ New Headquarters Expand Their Holistic Approach to Rebuilding Lives
Besa Gordon recently visited the new Dignity for Divas headquarters in South Lake Union to learn how the organization is expanding its approach to women transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Reclaiming Ancestral Wellness: A Conversation with J The Hood Healer
On a recent episode of “The Day With Trae,” host Trae Holiday welcomed practitioner and herbalist J, also known as the Hood Healer, to discuss the role of holistic health and ancestral practices in modern community healing.
Navigating the Healthcare Maze: How YMCA’s Rahel Behailu is Building Bridges to Wellness
Rahel Behailu, the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s health equity program executive recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day with Trae” to discuss her mission of finding solutions for health disparities.
The Seattle/King County Free Health Clinic Returns to Seattle Center This Month
The Seattle/King County Clinic is returning to Seattle Center from April 23–26, 2026, offering the community free dental, vision, and medical care. This four-day event is the largest community-driven free health clinic of its kind in the United States, made possible by Seattle Center, Seattle Center Foundation, and thousands of volunteers.
