Remember those fun P.E. days in elementary school when Double Dutch was the highlight of the class? Well, for those of us who miss those days, let us introduce you to Seattle's Double Dutch Divas! Founded in 2021 by Angie Mosley during the pandemic, Double Dutch Divas is a fantastic way to get out of the house, get in a good workout, and learn all about the sport of Double Dutch.

The Griot Party Experience recognizes the legacy of Black Copper Brown and indigenous people in the Central District of Seattle and honors their contributions through hip-hop, spoken-word storytelling theater. On January 13th, the event, produced by Logic Amen, celebrated 50 years of hip-hop in Seattle and provided a platform for people to share their stories and reaffirm their humanity at Langston Hughes. The energy on stage was electric and made braving the cold weather worth it!

Looking for a hairstylist who can keep you looking sharp? Look no further than Ena'Vative Hair Studio! This Black Owned salon, owned by Seattle native Ena Robinson, recently opened in the Federal Way Commons mall and offers a variety of cosmetology services, including hair, nails, and makeup. But that's not all - they also offer a unique training-based structure through their program "Level Up Beauty Bootcamp" by Ena'Vative, which provides essential foundational haircare courses for both licensed and unlicensed students.

Seattle-based artists Moses Sun, and barry johnson, recently wrapped up their two-month tandem residency at The Understory. The public exhibit space, situated at the base of the Amazon Spheres, invited Moses and Barry to hold studio hours as part of Amazon's latest efforts to uplift the local arts community. Vivid Matter Collective Co-founder and Queen of Converge Takiyah Ward caught up with the duo to discuss their experience at Understory, their collaborative process, and the reception of their art.

There is a saying at Converge Media that "The uplift is real" and nothing epitomizes this phrase more than the consistent uplift of Black-owned businesses across our region by TraeAnna Holiday and her show The Day with Trae on Converge Media and Besa Gordon and her show Back2Besa on KCPQ FOX13 Seattle. Episode after episode there is a consistent and intentional uplift of Black-owned businesses across our region, especially Black woman-owned businesses.

Going into the New Year, Besa Gordon's Back2Besa is proud to announce renowned Relationship and Love expert Debrena Jackson Gandy as a new show regular. With over 20 years of experience, Gandy is a nationally published best-selling author, keynote speaker, Master Life Coach, and transformational facilitator. As the founder of the Love Academy, she teaches and coaches a new relationships paradigm centered on attracting and sustaining JUICY love relationships and JUICY marriages.

Back2Besa host and nationally syndicated radio host Besa Gordon is set to once again host on the red carpet of the Seattle Sports Star Awards. The annual event brings together the best of the Seattle Sports Scene, and Gordon is quickly becoming a large part of that.

This winter in the Pacific Northwest has brought everything from wind and rain to freezing temperatures and even snow! But just because the weather isn't ideal doesn't mean you can't be warm and fashionable. After Seattle experienced historically low temperatures, Besa turned to her personal stylist, Akia Ronai, for some winter fashion advice.

Boon Boona Coffee, owned by Efrem Fesaha, celebrated five years of being in their Renton location on Sunday, January 14th. The event was not just a celebration of their success, but of the community and local businesses that have supported them along the way. During the event, Fesaha expressed his gratitude towards everyone who has contributed to their growth over the years, including five local breweries that have used their coffee in brews. Among the breweries were Holy Mountain, Fast Fashion, Four Generals, Métier, and Hellbent.

Join us this week on Back2Besa as we explore some of the most creative and inspiring places and events in Seattle! Vivid Matter Collective co-founder and Queen of Converge Takiyah Ward takes us on a tour of The Understory to discover the incredible art residency of Moses Sun and barry johnson. We also visit Totem Star, where our friends from Ground Zero show us their new studio space in the King Street Station. We relive the Griot Party Experience at Langston Hughes, and get some winter fashion tips from Besa's personal stylist Akia Ronai. Plus Back2Besa contributor TT Frosts takes us to the Commons in Federal Way to learn all about Ena'Vative Hair Studio and their mission.

Back2Besa TV host Besa Gordon very well might be one of the most traveled TV personalities in the Pacific Northwest. Whether it’s planes, trains, or automobiles, in her first 8 months on air Besa has traveled to every corner of the PNW and beyond including Spokane, Portland, Boise, and even Califonia all to bring back the very best stories about the people, places, and things across our region to the FOX 13 Seattle viewing audience.

It was the end of an exciting week that started on January 1—a week that was filled with long days for Jaime Mendez and his wife Diana Oliveros, as they launched Se Habla Media and its newscast, Jaime Mendez News, with Mendez delivering his news program live in front of an audience on a Friday, capping the end of a busy week for them.

Every third Saturday of the month, #Back2Besa is joined by Anthony and Marlie Love of Traveling While Black, to get their tips on how to live your best life in Washington State by suggesting things to do, and places to visit. This month, they gave us their recommendations for where people should live when moving to Western Washington.

Do you know about Oble Reed? Well, if not, you need to. Besa Gordon recently caught up with Seattle artist Oble Reed, where they talked about how he grew up listening to contemporary Christian music and his first experience with hip-hop, which was when his dad brought home one of Lecrae’s CDs and instantly became a fan. They also talked about why he doesn’t cuss in his music, what he learned from his most recent tour, what he would say if he could speak to himself ten years from now, and more.

Going into the New Year, Converge Media will feature relationship and love expert Debrena Jackson Gandy as a show regular on Besa Gordon's Back2Besa.

Pamela Yasutake, a Seattle-raised professional dancer and entertainer, stopped by the Black Media Matters Studio for a one-on-one interview and tap dance lesson with Besa Gordon. During her sit-down with Gordon, Yasutake covers everything from her start in dancing, her renowned dance troupe, the Syncopated Ladies, her troupe's appearances on the Late Show with James Cordon, So You Think You Can Dance, the film Spirited, and more. When Yasutake isn't performing for large audiences, she's instructing tap dancing classes at the Northwest Tap Connection, a dance studio based out of Rainier Valley.

This past weekend, Besa Gordon stopped by the National  Hockey League's United by Hockey Mobile Museum while attending the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic Legacy event. The traveling museum, which started its seven-month tour on October 14, invites fans to learn more about the NHL's future generation, all while checking out hockey memorabilia from various players, interactive videos, virtual reality, and podcast recordings. 

Written by Besa Gordon - Happy Saturday! Now, I’m not going to lie. It’s been about two weeks since I’ve been on FOX 13 Seattle’s Good Day Seattle, but that’s because, like most people, I took off for holiday, but I’m back now. This week me, and Erin Mayovsky highlighted a few of the stories that are on Back2Besa this week like the Winter Classic, United By Hockey, the NHL creating a hockey for all space in Tacoma, #JamalClause, and WildLanterns.

Written by Besa Gordon - Typically, on Fridays, I stay home if I can prep for the weekend, but when I found out MoPOP was throwing a farewell party for their exhibit Contact High, I had to get dressed and take one more look at this epic display of Hip-Hop history.

In case you missed it, in the South End of Seattle and Rainier Beach Community Center is where Rob Ross, who is the founder of United Business Connections, held a Black Vendors Market where over 25 Black businesses were gathered with a lot of self-care items, plus clothing and accessories that uplifts Black beauty and Ezell's Famous Chicken even stopped by and feed the community.