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A Legacy Beyond Fried Chicken: Converge Celebrates Lewis Rudd on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage
In a moment of pure community celebration and rich Seattle history, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, recently made a special appearance on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.
Elisha Michelle Takes the Reins on Monday Nights at Black Media Matters Studio
Is it feeling a little legendary in here? Cultural curator and icon Elisha Michelle premiered her new show The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show live from the Black Media Matters Studio last week, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Finding Balance and Purpose: Jeanne Misha Carter Takes the Stage on ‘Crank Up The Volume’
The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume host Alicia Crank recently sat down with martial artist, reporter, and photography Jeanne Misha Carter in the Black Media Matters Studio.
At Our Table: My Afternoon with Lewis Rudd at Colman Commons
By Ashleigh McCurdy - Some afternoons remind me exactly why we opened the doors to Colman Commons. Recently, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, joined host Keisha Credit here for an exclusive interview on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.
PHOTOS: Lewis Rudd Honored at The Colman Commons Backstage
The Colman Commons Backstage recently welcomed one of the Emerald City’s most impactful leaders: Lewis Rudd, CEO and co-founder of Ezell’s Famous Chicken.
Cassandra Tuiasosopo Talks Inclusive Leadership and Kraken Merchandise on 'Crank Up The Volume' Debut
On the inaugural episode of The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume, host Alicia Crank sat down with Cassandra Tuiasosopo, Director of Sales and Service for the Seattle Kraken.
Malik Phipps Brings Purpose, Light, and Seattle Culture to The Pop-Up!
During PNW Influencer & Creator Week on The Pop-Up!, Seattle lifestyle and travel creator Malik Phipps joined guest host Sean Goode, alongside streamer Lez2P.
‘The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume’ with Alicia Crank To Premiere This Week
Converge Media is thrilled to announce that community leader and advocate Alicia Crank is joining Converge as host of The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume.
Breaking the Echo Chamber: Chappin Eze Calls for Nuance and Political Balance on ‘The Pop-Up!’
As part of The Pop-Up!’s recent PNW Influencer & Creator Week, guest host Sean Goode welcomed digital creator and community advocate Chappin Eze. The Seattle-based creator used the platform to address a provocative statement: Seattle's political landscape desperately needs dissenting voices.
Tanise and Derrick Love Break Down Their ‘Give, Buy, Hi’ Philosophy on ‘The Pop-Up!’
On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Sean Goode sat down with wife and husband Tanise and Derrick Love, the co-founders of Sync Seattle.
Nate Alexander Brings Custom Fashion to Colman Commons
Colman Commons never goes out of style. Fashion designer Nate Alexander recently stopped by Colman Commons to showcase his original, one-of-one custom designs from his brand Mainly Razedebar.
Keeping the Dreams Alive: Rasheed Romain on Authenticity, Fatherhood, and the ‘Slow Burn’ of Creation
In an era dominated by manicured feeds and the relentless chase of the next viral trend, Seattle-based lifestyle creator Rasheed Romain is advocating for a different approach: honest, community-driven content creation.
Driving Change From the Ground Up: Kwabi Amoah-Forson’s Vision for Media and Humanitarianism
Kicking off PNW Influencer & Creator week on The Pop-Up!, host The Big O welcomed Tacoma-based humanitarian, producer, and creator Kwabi Amoah-Forson, who pulled back the curtain on his life's mission and The Tacoma Show.
Jwavy Talks ‘Northern Flow,’ Community Advocacy, and Staying Authentic on The Pop-Up!
The Seattle music and cultural landscape is witnessing the rise of a multi-talented force. On a recent episode of The Pop-Up! with host The Big O, artist Jwavy stopped by the Black Media Matters studios to discuss her unique artistry, community initiatives, and the philosophy driving her success.
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.
Keisha Credit Brings Authenticity, Activism, and ‘One-Two Punches’ to The Pop-Up!
When Keisha Credit walks into a room, the energy shifts. A Seattle-based entrepreneur, strategist, five-time founder, and community leader, Credit recently joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! What followed was an hour of unfiltered storytelling, systemic critique, and a radical reclamation of Black joy.
Mx. Pucks A’Plenty and Rebecca Mm Douglas Talk What the Funk?! Fest with Deaunte Damper
Recently on The Pop-Up!, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with two luminaries of the Pacific Northwest performing arts community: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty and Rebecca Mm Davis, co-producers of What the Funk?! Fest happening this weekend.
Gordon McHenry Jr. Talks Prime Community Leadership on The Pop-Up! with Sean Goode
The Black Media Matter studio was recently filled with an undeniable sense of reverence and warmth as guest host Sean Goode sat down with a regional icon: Gordon McHenry Jr.
Gifted Gab Pulls Up to The Pop-Up! for a Night of Bars, Beats and Black Excellence
If you didn’t catch artist Gifted Gab on The Pop-Up!, now’s your chance to circle back, because host The Big O laid out the red carpet. As Seattle’s premier hip-hop pioneer, Gab pulled up for an expansive conversation on all things music, culture, and hustle.
Katoya Palmer Talks Infrastructure, Soul, and Black Entrepreneurship on All My Friends Are Dope
On an unconventional episode of All My Friends Are Dope, ToyBox Consulting & Management founder Katoya Palmer sat down with host Erik Kalligraphy in the Black Media Matters studio.
