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Why Legendary AF is Exactly What the PNW Music Scene Needs

Seattle’s music scene was in full effect on February 2, 2025, with the "Legendary AF" event—a gathering of artists, producers, media professionals, and music lovers. Held at Zanadu Studios in Auburn, the event showcased the range of talent in the Pacific Northwest while giving creatives a space to connect and collaborate.

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Besa Gordon Uplifts the “Together Candle” On Good Day Seattle

Besa Gordon appeared on Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky to discuss a special collaboration for Black History Month. The segment focused on the "Together Candle," a project that brought together three Black-women-owned businesses. Noir Lux Candle Bar created the candle, Jesse Lipscomb designed it, and you can purchase your candle and ship it to a loved one from The Postman.

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Back2Besa Takes Center Stage with Primetime Special on FOX 13 Seattle

"Back2Besa" is gearing up for a special primetime episode that promises to be a celebration of Black excellence and community. Airing on Saturday, February 15th at 7 pm on FOX 13 Seattle, as well as Sunday at 6 pm and 10 am on FOX13+, this episode will showcase a range of stories and events that highlight the vibrancy and resilience of the Black communities across the region.

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A Candle Business with a Purpose: Noir Lux Candle Bar’s Impact on the Community

#SupportBlackBusiness One of the businesses that recently reached out for a Black Business Uplift was Noir Lux Candle Bar, a Black-owned candle-making experience in Downtown Seattle. Besa Gordon, Trae Holiday, DeAunte Damper, and Takiyah “T Dub” Ward—stopped by for some team building and to show love to a thriving local business.

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DeAunte Damper's BOBE Experience: Black Excellence, Community, and Advocacy

The Black Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) symposium was a resounding success, and DeAunte Damper, host of "We Live in Color" on Converge Media, was in the heart of it.  Not only did he experience the energy of Black excellence and entrepreneurship, but he also received the Elijah L. Lewis Community Advocate Award.

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Seattle Black College Expo: A Celebration of Culture, Education, and Future Possibilities

The seventh annual Seattle Black College Expo recently took place at Rainier Beach High School, offering a wealth of opportunities for students to explore historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other educational institutions. The event featured over 50 colleges, providing on-the-spot acceptance for some attendees, and included the presence of black-owned businesses and organizations.

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PHOTOS: Seattle Showed Up for Legendary AF

Seattle’s music scene showed up and showed out at Legendary AF, bringing together artists, producers, and creatives for a night of connection and culture. Held at Xanadu Studios, the event gave both rising and established talent a space to link up, collaborate, and celebrate the growing movement of PNW music.

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The Rise of Buddy’s Chicken & Waffles: From Ghost Kitchen to Local Favorite

Buddy's journey began in his brother's kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We were stuck at home during COVID," Buddy recalls. "I was trying to replicate the KFC recipe, and I ended up with something that basically beat the recipe." Word of Buddy's delicious chicken and waffles spread to his brother's friends, and "Waffle Wednesdays" soon became a weekly event.

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Besa Gordon Talks Converge Media’s Support Black Businesses Campaign on Good Day Seattle

Besa Gordon hit up Good Day Seattle to rep the Support Black Business campaign—something she and the whole Converge Media squad are serious about. During the segment, Besa talked about the struggles Black-owned businesses are facing. “It really started out earlier this year when we saw a lot of our Black-owned businesses going online and just talking about how they were having a hard time,” Besa shared. “Some were even going out of business. So our quick question was, what can we do to help?”

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OED’s Markham McIntyre Outlines Seattle's Small Business Support on Back2Besa

Small businesses are the heart and soul of Seattle's economy, but they face many challenges in today's economic climate. From rising costs to public safety concerns, these businesses need support to survive and thrive. The City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development (OED) is tasked with confronting these issues head-on and helping provide solutions for distressed small business owners. 

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Besa Gordon's Call to Action to Support Black Businesses on Good Day Seattle

Yesterday morning, Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX SOUL, joined Erin Mayovsky on Good Day Seattle to discuss the urgent need to support Black-owned businesses in Puget Sound. Gordon's appearance was a passionate call to action, highlighting the struggles these businesses face and outlining ways the community can help.

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Besa Gordon Discovers Emerald City Fish & Chips on her Support Black Business Campaign

Hey everyone! Today was a super cool day. It marked the first day of our Support Black Business campaign, and I decided to put my money where my mouth is and try out a new spot I have never been. I'm always talking about supporting Black-owned businesses, but today I made a conscious effort to find one for lunch.

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Besa Gordon Raises a Glass to WeRise Wines on Good Day Seattle

Besa Gordon appeared on Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky on FOX 13 Seattle this morning to introduce viewers to WeRise Wines, a new wine bar and shop in downtown Seattle.  WeRise Wines is committed to inclusivity, highlighting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ winemakers from across the state and region.

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