Yesterday, Besa Gordon stopped by Good Day Seattle on FOX 13 Seattle to talk about a powerful new story highlighting the reach of the Mariners Care Foundation — and how Back2Besa continues to follow stories of opportunity and community well beyond the Emerald City.

Amarr’s Heart Foundation recently concluded its annual blanket, socks, and glove drive, a community-wide effort to honor the late Amarr Murphy-Paine nearing what would have been his 19th birthday last month. The drive, a collaborative effort with Garfield High School, the Garfield Teen Life Center, and the Garfield Community Center, successfully collected supplies for the homeless and disenfranchised in the Seattle area.

If you’re looking for an episode that feels like community, culture, and connection all wrapped into one — this week’s show is absolutely for you. This week’s Back2Besa is one of those lineups that really reflects movement. Not just physically, from city to city, but emotionally too through the people we meet, the stories we carry, and the moments that remind us why community-centered storytelling matters so much.

By Besa Gordon - I recently sat down with DEEL's Director Dwane Chappelle and members of the Rainier Beach Health Clinic team for a conversation that felt personal in every way. We talked about youth mental health — and not in a “buzzword” way, but in a real, honest way… the kind of conversation that can actually change outcomes for young people across Seattle.

Besa Gordon recently paid a visit to Seattle’s Marjorie Restaurant, a beloved Central District favourite, as part of her ongoing Support Black Business campaign. Gordon sat down with owner Donna Moodie, affectionately known to many as Miss Donna, to get a full rundown on the restaurant’s globally-inspired menu and commitment to community hospitality.

The Scope Screenings season finale, dubbed the Met Gala Edition, brought together local creatives last month for a night where fashion and film met at a harmonious crossroads. Held at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle’s Central District, the event marked the conclusion of Scope Screenings’ fourth season. 

Communion Restaurant recently marked its milestone fifth anniversary with a glorious celebration focused on gratitude and community. The event was deliberately focused on staff appreciation, a theme near to co-owner Chef Kristi Brown’s heart. The evening was a glamorous affair, styled with a Harlem Renaissance theme, enhanced by a quartet from the Garfield Jazz Band.

Besa Gordon recently joined Good Day Seattle to spotlight the impactful work of Northwest Credible Messenger, a Federal Way–based organization dedicated to supporting youth, young adults, and community members through mentorship, behavioral health, and community-centered programming.

This week’s episode of Back2Besa is one of those that really captures where my head — and my heart — are right now. It’s about intention, staying open, and being willing to experience joy in ways you might not expect.

By Besa Gordon - This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Erin Mayovsky on Good Day Seattle to talk about where Back2Besa is headed in 2026 — and more importantly, why this work continues to matter to me on such a personal level. When Erin asked me to describe the soul of Back2Besa, the answer came easily. The soul of this show has always been the community.

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.

This week, Back2Besa is serving exactly what viewers have been asking for. After hearing from fans across DMs, comments, and emails, host Besa Gordon brings the Fan Foodie Favorites Edition to life — a full episode spotlighting some of the most-loved food segments ever featured on the show.

Besa Gordon takes a reflective look back at the 2023 V101.1 Holiday Jam at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, revisiting a moment when music, radio, and community collided. More than a concert recap, this segment captures the joy of being fully present—living in the moment with her radio family before realizing how meaningful that time would later become.

Many people who follow Besa Gordon now have never experienced one of her mixers, so here’s the story. She launched the Real Seattle Media Mixer in 2019 to create a space that didn’t quite exist yet — where people in media, especially creatives of color, could come together to ask real questions, share real stories, and build genuine connections.

November’s “Scopesgiving” edition of the underground film festival Scope Screenings at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center shone a spotlight on the Pacific Northwest’s creative minds in film. The evening celebrated short-form content, from fashion-forward spec ads to documentary-style commercials and metaphysical comedies, including the trailer for Converge Media’s upcoming documentary “Diamond of Opportunity.”

This week on Back2Besa, host Besa Gordon is closing out the year with something special — Besa’s Favorites, a curated episode highlighting some of the segments, moments, and stories that have meant the most to her along the journey.

This week on Back2Besa, we’re leaning into the spirit of the season by revisiting some of our favorite Support Black Business stories from the year — stories rooted in purpose, creativity, and community.

Black joy and holiday spirit billowed through the Original Selfie Museum when Surge Reproductive Justice, a Black feminist reproductive justice organization, hosted its third annual Black Santa celebration earlier this month. Surge transformed the museum into a joyful community space centered on connection, representation, and festive activities intertwined with the organization’s dedication to systemic change.

This week on Back2Besa, the focus is on the people who don’t just talk about change — they show up for it every single day. From recovery spaces and women-led organizations to youth mentorship, men’s wellness, and community-led education, this episode is a reminder that real impact often starts at the local level, with people who are deeply rooted in the communities they serve.

While the approaching winter months are all about staying warm and cozy, that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your calendar with spirited holiday events across the Emerald City! Besa Gordon shared a few of her favorite productions, activities, and holiday hotspots that make this time of year in the greater Seattle area so special. These are the experiences that turn you back into a kid and remind you what the season is all about.