Jaebadiah Gardner, the founder and CEO of GardnerGlobal, recently sat down for an interview on The Pop-Up! to discuss the arduous but rewarding path of a Black real estate developer in Seattle.

Last week, The Pop-Up! welcomed Jerome "JD" Davis, a prominent Pacific Northwest-based cultural producer and the founder and CEO of WayOut Kids.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up!, David Long, the executive director of Testimony Praise Worship Gatherings (TPWG), shared his journey from homelessness to community advocacy.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up!, King County Superior Court Judge Sean O’Donnell shared a sobering look at his career-long battle against human trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable women and girls.

Melvin Slaughter, the CEO and Director of Solutions for Seattle, recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to share his journey from federal prison to becoming a leading advocate for the city’s youth.

Alliance for Gun Responsibility Communications Director Gregory Joseph joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! to discuss the organization's extensive work in nationwide gun violence prevention. 

In a recent episode of The Pop-Up, the raw and urgent perspectives of two young leaders, Joshua Wheeldon and Melodie Slaughter, dedicated to ending gun violence filled the Black Media Matters Studio.

In a recent episode of The Pop-Up, host Omari Salisbury sat down with Karyn Brownson, the program manager for Seattle and King County’s Lock It Up Program, to discuss the role of safe firearm storage in community safety.

Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kimberly Wyatt recently appeared on The Pop-Up to discuss key preventative measures in the fight against gun violence.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up, Eddie Purpose, the founder and executive director of Progress Pushers, shared a vision for community-led violence intervention and the importance of recognizing the "greatness" within every young person.

Last week, Eleuthera Lisch, Director of the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention (ROVGP), joined host Omari Salisbury on The Pop-Up! to discuss the county’s evolving strategies during Together We End Gun Violence Week. 

In a recent episode of The Pop-Up, King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention (ROGVP) Community Engagement Specialist Deaunte Damper discussed the intersection of personal identity, government action, and the urgent mission to end gun violence.

Lonnisha Landry, the founder of the nonprofit organization Just/Us Loved Ones, recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to share her story of loss and advocacy as part of Together We End Gun Violence Week.

Jenine Lewis, the founder of Solace, recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to discuss her ongoing mission to combat gun violence and support grieving families.

Six years after first meeting as a protest leader and a journalist respectively, Tealshawn "TK" Turner reunited with host The Big O at the Black Media Matters Studios for a candid discussion on The Pop-Up! regarding the current state of social justice and Turner’s own personal evolution.

LaTanya Horace DuBois, executive director and founder of The Silent Task Force, joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! last week to issue a stark warning about sex trafficking during the upcoming World Cup festivities.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up!, community advocate Arron Murphy-Paine joined host The Big O in the Black Media Matter studio to discuss his journey of resilience and community activism nearly two years after the tragic loss of his son, Amarr Murphy-Paine.

The Central District’s own Elisheba Wokoma, Executive Director of Wa Na Wari, recently stopped by The Pop-Up! to discuss the incredible work happening at the intersection of art and community.

This week on The Pop-Up!, Converge Media is partnering with the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention (ROGVP) to launch "Together We End Gun Violence Week," a full week of programming marking the beginning of National Gun Violence Awareness Month this June. 

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up! from the Black Media Matters studio, host The Big O sat down with Ché Davis, the Financial Literacy Chair for the NAACP State Conference covering Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.