What does a millionaire look like? For host Keisha Credit, the traditional image of high net worth often ignores the trailblazers living right in our own backyards. On the premier episode of The Pop-Up Presents: The Millionaire Next Door, Credit welcomed Appollonia “Apple” Washington, the CEO and owner of A 4 Apple Learning Center. 

Community leader, tech veteran, and author Alonda Williams joined host Sean Goode on The Pop-Up! Presents: Movement Makers. Currently serving as the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, Williams brought a wealth of personal reflection, organizational wisdom, and inspirational narrative to the Black Media Matters studio.

Celebrating food, passion, and local entrepreneurship, Chef Joe Cooks recently joined host Elisha Michelle on The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show, bringing her viral wing boil to the Black Media Matter Studio.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show, host Elisha Michelle brought a fresh perspective to the often daunting world of modern dating. Joining her was entrepreneur and musical artist Marcel Jones. Together, they spent the evening breaking down the intricacies of digital romance, relationship expectations, and the enduring power of genuine connection.

While the FIFA World Cup brought economic growth, sports culture, and global prestige to Seattle earlier this year, beneath the surface lies an often-ignored reality: a spike in sex trafficking and community violence, according to The Silent Task Force.

In a moment of pure community celebration and rich Seattle history, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, recently made a special appearance on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage. 

Is it feeling a little legendary in here? Cultural curator and icon Elisha Michelle premiered her new show The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show live from the Black Media Matters Studio last week, and we couldn’t be more excited.

The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume host Alicia Crank recently sat down with martial artist, reporter, and photography Jeanne Misha Carter in the Black Media Matters Studio.

By Ashleigh McCurdy - Some afternoons remind me exactly why we opened the doors to Colman Commons. Recently, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, joined host Keisha Credit here for an exclusive interview on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.

The Colman Commons Backstage recently welcomed one of the Emerald City’s most impactful leaders: Lewis Rudd, CEO and co-founder of Ezell’s Famous Chicken.

On the inaugural episode of The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume, host Alicia Crank sat down with Cassandra Tuiasosopo, Director of Sales and Service for the Seattle Kraken.

During PNW Influencer & Creator Week on The Pop-Up!, Seattle lifestyle and travel creator Malik Phipps joined guest host Sean Goode, alongside streamer Lez2P.

Converge Media is thrilled to announce that community leader and advocate Alicia Crank is joining Converge as host of The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume.

As part of The Pop-Up!’s recent PNW Influencer & Creator Week, guest host Sean Goode welcomed digital creator and community advocate Chappin Eze. The Seattle-based creator used the platform to address a provocative statement: Seattle's political landscape desperately needs dissenting voices.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Sean Goode sat down with wife and husband Tanise and Derrick Love, the co-founders of Sync Seattle.

Colman Commons never goes out of style. Fashion designer Nate Alexander recently stopped by Colman Commons to showcase his original, one-of-one custom designs from his brand Mainly Razedebar.

In an era dominated by manicured feeds and the relentless chase of the next viral trend, Seattle-based lifestyle creator Rasheed Romain is advocating for a different approach: honest, community-driven content creation.

Kicking off PNW Influencer & Creator week on The Pop-Up!, host The Big O welcomed Tacoma-based humanitarian, producer, and creator Kwabi Amoah-Forson, who pulled back the curtain on his life's mission and The Tacoma Show. 

The Seattle music and cultural landscape is witnessing the rise of a multi-talented force. On a recent episode of The Pop-Up! with host The Big O, artist Jwavy stopped by the Black Media Matters studios to discuss her unique artistry, community initiatives, and the philosophy driving her success.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host The Big O sat down with Seattle-born musician, mother, and cultural worker Moni Tep, also known as JusMoni. Tep brought insights into ancestral memory, community-led safety, and the vulnerability of motherhood.