In a 100 Days of Action interview on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Jamoni Owens to discuss the importance of youth involvement in community initiatives. Owens, a product of the South Seattle area, shared his personal experiences and insights on building relationships with young people and fostering positive change.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Jamila April Johnson, a licensed massage therapist, Esthetician and founder of Beautiful Awakenings spa. This spa offers a unique blend of therapeutic services and special events, all designed to promote self-love and holistic healing.  

Last week in a special episode of The Day with Trae, Shantel Patu, co-founder of Urban Family, shared the inspiration behind their organization's work with youth and families. "We kept seeing so much of the pain in the youth that we were serving from the pain in ourselves," Patu explained. "That sense of neglect and lack of parenting, lack of feeling loved from others, from family members."

Last week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Deaunte Damper, a dedicated advocate and host with Converge Media, to discuss his pivotal role in the 100 Days of Action campaign. Damper's work, grounded in a deep commitment to community safety and accountability, underscores the urgency of addressing gun violence and its impact on youth.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Chevonna Gaylor, Clinical Director at CoLEAD, to discuss the critical role of mental health in addressing community safety and gun violence. Gaylor highlighted that the roots of gun violence are deeply embedded in systemic issues and generational trauma, requiring more than just surface-level solutions. 

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed King County Executive Dow Constantine and Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince and discussed their collaborative efforts to address the pressing issue of gun violence. The conversation, hosted by Trae Holiday at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, shed light on the innovative strategies being implemented at both the county and city levels.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Eleuthera Lisch, the first director of the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Their conversation highlighted the importance of community involvement and a public health approach to addressing the issue of gun violence.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Together they discussed the city's strategies for addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety. The mayor underscored the significance of a regional approach, asserting, "Seattle has to be part of a regional solution." He acknowledged the disproportionate impact of gun violence on the African American community and emphasized the necessity for culturally sensitive solutions.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed, Marisol Sanchez-Best, Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Seattle Theatre Group (STG), who discussed the organization's dedication to providing opportunities for young people through arts-based programming. STG's youth programs aim to offer safe spaces, mentorship, and personal and professional development opportunities to historically excluded communities.

Trae Holiday, the host of Converge Media's "The Day With Trae," appeared on FOX 13 Seattle News last night to discuss the 100 Days of Action to Combat Gun Violence campaign currently underway in partnership with King County and the City of Seattle. Holiday joined FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford and Hana Kim in the studio to share her personal insights and experiences with gun violence, emphasizing the urgent need for community involvement. Earlier in the day, Holiday recorded several conversations with elected officials and community leaders at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre which will be airing all this week on Converge Media. 

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with Aaron Carr, the Cal Anderson Park Activations Manager for the Cal Anderson Park Alliance. Aaron Carr, originally from Detroit, Michigan, has been a significant community builder in Seattle for over a decade, using his passion for art and community engagement to transform spaces into hubs of healing and connection.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper filled in for Trae Holiday and welcomed Bharath Kumar Arekapudi to discuss his journey in mental health advocacy, his books, and the unique approach he takes to well-being. Arekapudi, the founder of Shift Left, is a certified NLP and life coach, Reiki practitioner, best-selling author, and keynote speaker, who has found a novel way to blend his IT background with mental health strategies.

On a recent episode of The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper engaged in a thoughtful conversation with Lisa Daugaard, Co-Executive Director of Purpose Dignity Action (PDA). Formerly known as the Public Defender Association, PDA has evolved from a public defense organization to a trailblazer in community-based public safety strategies.

On a recent episode of The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper filled in for host Trae Holiday to interview Taanvi Arekapudi, a 15-year-old social entrepreneur, international bestselling author, and youth mental health advocate. At such a young age, Taanvi has already made a significant impact through her advocacy work and her book, "Uplift Teens Today." The interview delved into her inspiring journey, mental health initiatives, and her vision to create better support systems for youth mental health.

Naomi Kirori, a junior mass media arts major at Clark Atlanta University, shared her inspiring experience as an intern with Converge Media on The Day with Trae with host Trae Holiday. Connecting with Converge through Africatown, Naomi was actively involved in administrative tasks, particularly enjoying booking and connecting guests for the show.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed David Long, a seasoned Seattleite and expert in sales coaching and business growth. He joined Trae to discuss his business Supporting Visions. He shares about his business and the solutions they offer.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Chimaera Bailey, a dynamic community organizer and advocate with a long-standing commitment to youth empowerment. Bailey, who began her work with the organization Powerful Voices in 2011, shared her journey of supporting young people and creating spaces for them to find and use their voices in meaningful ways.

On the latest episode of "The Day with Trae," host Trae Holliday sat down with Stacy Bass-Walden, co-founder and organizer of Alki Beach Pride, to discuss the journey of a community event that started as a small gathering and has now grown into a massive celebration.

Seattle, WA (August 29, 2024)—Converge Media, a leading Black-owned Seattle-based media company dedicated to uplifting Black stories and voices, today announced a significant distribution agreement with FOX SOUL. This partnership will bring Converge Media's diverse range of programming, including current shows, films, and future productions, to FOX SOUL's audience.

In a recent segment of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday was joined by Rashida Robbins to highlight a topic that has been a growing concern within the community: the alarming conditions inside youth detention centers, more specifically, the Green Hill School. This juvenile detention facility has faced numerous allegations over investigations into mistreatment of residents by staff, overdoses, and violence. Robbins, a mother whose child is currently detained at Green Hill, shared her perspective on the conditions her son and other youth are enduring.