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Seattle All Star Classic: Uniting Athletes, Celebrities, and Community Causes
Drew Dambreville, co-founder of the Seattle All Star Classic, recently joined host Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae. He appeared on the show to discuss the Seattle All Star Classic, an event that offers a platform for professional athletes and celebrities to give back to the community while supporting youth organizations.
Mara Palmer's Vision for Africatown Community Land Trust
Recently on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday was joined by Mara Palmer, a community member and supporter of the Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT). Palmer appeared on the show to discuss ACLT and the events it organizes to unite the community. Palmer's connection to ACLT stems from her upbringing in Seattle. She naturally grew into her role, driven by a desire to see more beautiful, community-building events take place.
From First Date to Fine Wine: The Journey of Saanj Winery
Recently on The Day With Trae, Shahron Chaudhry founder Saanj Winery visited host Trae Holiday to discuss Saanj Winery's Launch Party on June 29th and the commencement of pre-order sales for their inaugural wines. The journey to Saanj Winery began when Chaudhry took his now-wife, Kye Freeman-Chaudhry, out to dinner on their first date.
Evan Poncelet's Journey to Creating the Black Founders and Funders Network
The co-founder and Managing Partner of Dreamward Group, Evan Poncelet, recently joined host Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae. Poncelet appeared on the show to talk about his effort to create a Black Angel network called Black Founders and Funders for investment and economic empowerment.
New Wine Venture: Saanj Winery, From Date Night to Dream Business
Recently, on The Day with Trae, Kye Freeman-Chaudhry, founder of Saanj Winery, stopped by to talk with host Trae Holiday about the official launch of Sonje Winery next month in June. Freeman-Chaudhry started her wine journey eight years ago when her now-husband took her out on their first date.
Manka Dhingra Talks Championing Justice and Change in Washington's Attorney General Race
Early on in high school, she knew she wanted to be a prosecutor — to stand up for survivors of violence. She saw it as her life's passion. She went to the University of Washington School of Law and interned at the Attorney General's office in the sexually violent predator unit for two years the clerkship with the state Supreme Court with Justice Barbara Madsen.
Danyale Thomas Talks Simple Solutions for Menopause Relief on The Day With Trae
Last week on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday was joined by Converge's menopause mentor, Danyale Thomas, for another installment of Menopause Monday. In this segment, Thomas shared several simple solutions for finding relief during menopause, beginning with pelvic floor exercises.
Kelly Guy Talks Community Work and BUILD Initiatives on The Day With Trae
On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper interviewed Kelly Guy, the LOS Outreach Specialist at BUILD—Brothers United In Leadership Development. With 35 years of community work experience, including roles at Seattle Parks and Recreation and Casey Family Programs and currently as the Regional Director of Community Health Investments at Swedish.
Jessica Talton joins The Day With Trae to Discuss Movement Mortgage and Branch Expansion
In a recent episode of The Day With Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper interviewed Jessica Talton, Branch Leader and Mortgage Originator with Movement Mortgage. Talton shared insights about her journey with the organization, her reasons for operating out of Kent, and the exciting plans for a new office space.
Malik Banks Talks TGDub Team Getwitit's Community Impact on The Day With Trae
In a recent episode of The Day With Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with Malik Banks, the 27-year-old cofounder of TGDub Team Getwitit. During the segment, Banks discussed the impactful work of his organization, a nonprofit dedicated to outreach, marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts within the community.
Zenovia Harris Talks Pioneering Equity and Entrepreneurship in Kent on The Day With Trae
Recently, on The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper was joined by Zenovia Harris, the Chief Equity Officer of Zenovia Harris Consulting LLC and the first Black CEO of the Kent Chamber of Commerce. Harris shared insights into her upcoming initiatives, her pivotal role within Kent's Chamber of Commerce, and her impactful community work as an entrepreneur.
NAAM's Juneteenth Celebration: 16 Years of Cultivating Community and Culture
Kizha Davidson joined guest host Deaunte Damper to talk about NAAM, the Northwest African American Museum. Davidson has been a NAAM Board Member for two and a half years, yet even before that she always had the museum on her mind, as this is NAAM’s 16th anniversary year.
B.U.I.L.D. Celebrates a Decade of Brotherhood and Community Impact
Recently, on The Day with Trae, André Franklin joined guest host Deaunte Damper to talk about B.U.I.L.D., Brothers United In Leadership Development. Franklin is a founding member of B.U.I.L.D., a grassroots organization with the vision that Black men are empowered leaders and mentors who make positive change in our community by instilling pride, hope, perseverance in Black men.
Deaunte Damper Brings Focus On Mental Health To The Day With Trae As Special Guest Host
This week on The Day With Trae has seen guest host Deaunte Damper bring a new energy to the show. Featuring guests like Pastor Leslie Braxton, Dré Franklin, Malik Banks and Michelle McClendon, Damper has brought his signature style to the airwaves as he shares important information.
America Made Me a Black Man: Author Boyah Farah's Journey from Somalia to America
Originally from Somalia, Farah has seen war, he has seen refugee camps, and he came to this country getting chased by war. He landed in a small Boston-suburb, the only African there. For Farah there are two Americas. The America that Farah watched on TV while he was at a refugee camp, this America, Farah looked at as a metaphorical heaven.
Chelsea Riddick-Most gives update on Seattle Center events including BlastFest
One of the big endeavors they have taken on this year is the second year of BLASTFEST in July. BLASTFEST is a celebration of Seattle's vibrant and diverse population, uniting people through the vibrant sounds and cultural richness of Afrobeats music.
Breaking Snow-Covered Barriers: Khai Bhagwandin's Journey and The Change Collective's Impact on Snow Sports
“Around 2020, brands started to target people of color, they wanted more diversity for their marketing, which was exciting at first until I realized how performative a lot of these brands were,” Bhagwandin said. “I think that's kind of what we're seeing now, a few years down the road after all of this “awakening,” and just people of color being “trendy.”Unfortunately, we now see less funding for athletes of color than before 2020.”
Aishé Keita's Talks 'Fat Ham' and More on The Day With Trae
Aishé Keita joined Trae Holiday on a recent segment of The Day With Trae to discuss her career, her work, and "Fat Ham," a Pulitzer Prize-winning theatrical production created by James Ijame currently being presented at Seattle Repertory Theatre. With a passion for storytelling ingrained in her since childhood, Keita's journey as an actress and storyteller has been deeply influenced by her own father's storytelling.
Seattle Opera’s Taylor Raven on her role in 'The Barber of Seville'
Joining Trae Holiday on this episode of "The Day With Trae" is the opera sensation Taylor Raven. Raven will soon be captivating audiences with her upcoming performance of the Seattle Opera's rendition of ‘The Barber of Seville,’ the timeless comic opera by Gioachino Rossini. In this segment, Taylor shares insights into her journey, from her early career beginnings to her experiences as a distinguished opera singer, and delves into her collaborations with the Seattle Opera.