This Week on Back2Besa: Wings, Play, Art, Film, Homecoming, and Kicks for Equality!
Get ready for another jam-packed episode of Back2Besa, your host Besa Gordon is bringing you all the latest and greatest from around the Pacific Northwest! From delicious food competitions to empowering community events and inspiring creative collaborations, this episode has something for everyone.
What Besa Got Into Last Week:
Besa kicks off the show by sharing some of her exciting experiences from the past week. She attended the WeRise x State Hotel Sip and Mingle, an event that shattered the "Seattle freeze" stereotype with its warm and welcoming vibes. She even tried one of WeRise Wines' non-alcoholic options and highly recommends it! Then, she headed to Pier 62 for Africatown's Soul on the Water, a vibrant gathering filled with great music, dancing, live art, and incredible energy. Finally, Besa made it to Legendary AF Part 2, an event known for its amazing community spirit and networking opportunities.
This Week's Featured Stories:
Hot Wings and Soul Food Competition at Super Nova: Who doesn't love wings? Besa takes us to Super Nova for a fiery competition between Wing Wizords and Trap Wings, and a soulful showdown featuring Food of Essence and Seattle Soul Food Kitchen. Find out who took home the "W" and what Besa's personal favorites were!
18th Annual Big Day of Play: Get ready to burn off some calories! Besa heads to South Seattle for the 18th annual Big Day of Play at Rainier Playfield and the Mount Baker Rowing & Sailing Center. This event is all about breaking barriers and fostering community, offering everything from basketball and paddleboarding to live performances and free ORCA cards for kids.
The Griot Party Experience Presents AJ McQueen: Journey to The Youngstown Cultural Arts Center for a powerful fusion of art, healing, and Black joy. Logic Amen's Seeds of the Garden Project empowers youth through conflict mediation and storytelling, culminating in a performance by AJ McQueen. Besa shares how this initiative is transforming lives through culture and creativity.
Portland Indie Film and Networking Night: Besa takes us on a "Northwest Connect" trip to the Rose City for the Portland Indie Film and Networking Night, produced by JB JR Productions. This event is a fantastic platform for emerging filmmakers in the Pacific Northwest, providing crucial networking and access opportunities. If you're a creative in Portland, mark your calendars for their next event on Thursday, September 18th at McMenamins Kennedy School Theater!
Odessa Brown Children's Clinic Grand Opening: It's a homecoming celebration in the Central District as the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic reopens its doors. For over 50 years, this clinic has been a beacon of dignity and community, and Besa, having been a patient herself, shares her excitement about its return to the neighborhood it calls home.
Takiyah T Dub Ward Designs for Seattle Storm's "Kicks for Equality" Campaign: Get an exclusive look at the incredible collaboration between Besa's "Queen of Converge," Takiyah "T Dub" Ward, and the Seattle Storm. T Dub designed custom sneakers for the entire team as part of their "Kicks for Equality" campaign, and Besa takes you behind the scenes of this inspiring full-circle moment where talent, vision, and perseverance meet opportunity.
Affirmation of the Week:
Besa wraps up the show with her powerful affirmation of the week, reminding us all that even when things feel overwhelming, "it's going to be okay." She challenges us to get up, get out, and just start, emphasizing that "you're still in this."
Don't miss a single moment of this inspiring and entertaining episode of Back2Besa Saturday at 10:30pm on FOX13 Seattle and Sunday at 10am on FOX13+
