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Homestead Community Land Trust Fundraiser To Feature Stacey Abrams This Weekend

In a recent interview with guest host of "The Day with Trae” Alicia Crank, Cherryl Jackson, President of the Board of Delegates for Homestead Community Land Trust (HCLT) shared details about the organization's upcoming annual fundraiser this Saturday featuring Representative Stacey Abrams, and dove into the impacts and importance of community land trusts.

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From Public Servant to Patient: Alicia Crank's Candid Conversation on Her Pituitary Tumor Diagnosis

A pillar of the Seattle and Snohomish County communities, Alicia Crank is a familiar and friendly face to many, especially to the Converge Media family. A frequent guest and guest host on "The Day With Trae," Alicia is known for her vibrant personality and her deep commitment to nonprofit work and civic engagement. She recently shared with the Converge Media team a very personal and challenging chapter of her life: her journey to a major surgery.

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Vu Le Challenges the Status Quo in the Non-Profit Sector

"The Day With Trae" recently featured an insightful interview with author Vu Le, where he discussed his upcoming book and the vital work he has done to shed light on the nonprofit sector. Host Trae Holiday welcomed Le to the show, emphasizing the importance of the topic, especially for those involved in community-based organizational work and community organizing.

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Lady A Talks "Road to One Seattle Soul" Upcoming Performance on Saturday

"The Day with Trae" recently featured Lady A, a renowned producer, singer, and songwriter, for an inspiring conversation about music and unity. Host Trae Holiday welcomed Lady A, immediately praising her  campaign titled "Road to One Seattle Soul," an initiative explicitly designed to unite the community through the power of music and address pressing social issues.

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"Breathing Black Love" Series Focuses on Love in Upcoming Session

Earlier this week on a  "Magnificent Monday" episode of "The Day with Trae," host Trae Holiday welcomed back Heru to discuss the ongoing "Breathing Black Love" series at WOW Gallery. Heru shared updates on the series, highlighting its focus on healing and personal transformation.

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Behind the Scenes with Brian Davis: Bringing "After Midnight" to Life at The 5th Avenue Theatre

Last week, The 5th Avenue Theatre buzzed with anticipation as audiences gathered for another performance of "After Midnight," a vibrant celebration of the Harlem Renaissance. Before the curtain rose, Trae Holiday, host of The Day With Trae, had the opportunity to sit down with one of the show’s standout performers—Brian Davis, a multi-talented dancer, actor, and singer.

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Janay Altovise Launches Innovative "Propel Business Activation Day" in Tacoma

The core of the discussion centered on Janay's upcoming "Propel Business Activation Day," an innovative event she developed after realizing a gap in service-based conferences for business owners. Scheduled for Sunday, September 14th, at the Tacoma Armory, this event is designed to provide entrepreneurs and community workers with tangible and actionable services.

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Celebrating Three Years of Arte Noir: A Conversation with Executive Director Jazmyn Scott

Trae Holiday sat down with Jazmyn Scott, the Executive Director of Arte Noir, for an insightful discussion about the organization's remarkable journey and its upcoming third anniversary celebration, "Fade to Black."

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Anthony and Marlie Love Announce "TWB in Seattle" Tour and FOX SOUL Return

Trae Holiday recently welcomed Anthony and Marlie Love of "Traveling While Black" to discuss their expanding platform and upcoming ventures. The couple shared insights into their journey since launching "Traveling While Black" in 2019, detailing their efforts to explore and evaluate locations for Black travelers, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.

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Cierra Sisters' New CEO Shayla Akande Continues Mother's Vision

Shayla Akande, the new CEO of Cierra Sisters, recently appeared on "The Day with Trae" to discuss her decision to lead the organization and its vital work in the community. Akande described her transition into the role as a "full surrender," explaining that she had submitted her own plans to a higher power years ago, recognizing that her personal journey was not entirely her own.

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