Journalist and South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green recently brought his signature depth, wit, and reflective energy to the latest episode of The Pop-Up!. Filling in for regular host The Big O, Deaunte Damper guided a conversation that touched on local economics, utility rate hikes, environmental justice, and the heavy emotional weight of the 4th of July.

In a world dominated by social media validation and curated public personas, the act of simply being yourself has somehow become a radical performance. This was the central theme of an introspective conversation on a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, where host The Big O sat down with community leader, TED speaker, and founder of Movement Makers, Sean Goode.

Seattle is widely recognized as the global capital of coffee, but for Efrem Fesaha, the founder and CEO of Boon Boona Coffee, the true story of coffee begins thousands of miles away in East Africa.

Port of Seattle Commission President Ryan Calkins recently joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! to discuss the rapidly shifting economic landscape of Washington state. Calkins provided an extensive look at how global politics, artificial intelligence, and a massive transition to sustainable energy are reshaping the region's workforce and infrastructure.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host Deaunte Damper sat down with Jessica B. Thiessen, a project management professional and creative advocate. She discussed everything from rising utility bills to her upcoming community event, Sunrise Fair, happening this Saturday in Auburn, Washington.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Sean Goode welcomed educator and thought leader Jerome Hunter to the Black Media Matters Studio. What followed was a meditation on masculinity, memory, and the intentional journey of making men. 

The premiere episode of All My Friends Are Dope officially dropped last month, and it did not disappoint. Hosted by Converge Media co-founder Erik Kalligraphy, this spin-off series of The Pop-Up! featured artistic duo Justin Pinder and LA (Language Arts).

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, Converge Media welcomed back a familiar face whose fingerprints are quite literally all over Seattle: Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward. From the iconic “Black Media Matters. Period.” wall inside the Converge studio to murals, footwear, and community activations across the city, Takiyah’s work has quietly shaped how Seattle sees itself. 

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host The Big O sat down with two powerhouse curators of the Pacific Northwest: Warnessa "YaGirlNess" Victorian and Mr. Nyice Guy. The episode was a victory lap of local culture, diving into the heartwarming and hilarious origins of one of the region’s favorite community duos.

Last night’s episode of The Pop-Up! was one of those rare conversations where we stopped worrying about the rundown and just followed the heart. Host The Big O sat across from multidisciplinary artist Damon Brown, also known as Creative Lou, inside the Black Media Matters Studio.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up, Harold Fields, the founder of the Seattle-based fusion concept Umami Kushi, shed light on the systemic challenges facing small businesses in Seattle’s South End. Fields voiced perspectives on city policy, public transit inequities, and economic exclusion of marginalized communities.

In a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host Deaunte Damper sat down for an emotionally resonant conversation with community leader and consultant Sean Goode. Goode joined Damper to unpack the complexities of leadership and mental health and share the core philosophy behind his latest endeavor, Movement Makers.

Laura Clise, the founder and CEO of Intentionalist, recently joined The Pop-Up to share her insights on local economic development and the launch of an exciting new initiative designed to drive economic inclusion: the Special Edition Buy Black Card. 

Former Washington State Representative and educator Jesse Johnson joined host Deaunte Damper and fellow guest Cortez Charles on The Pop-Up! to discuss leadership, community, and the importance of Black men's mental health.

To kick off International Men’s Mental Health Week last week, The Pop-Up! host Deaunte Damper welcomed Cortez Charles, the founder of The Fatherhood Accountability Movement (FAM).

In a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Elisha Michelle welcomed the multifaceted Sentu Taylor to the Black Media Matter Studio as part of the second ever Tacoma Takeover.

The energy at Black Media Matter Studio was electric during the second ever Tacoma Takeover episode of The Pop-Up! with guest host Elisha Michelle. The guest of honor was Federal Way’s own KGodd, a rapper, dancer, and marketing expert who is quickly becoming the face of the region’s music scene.

Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to discuss pressing public safety issues, ranging from the exploitation of Black girls to new enforcement strategies for Seattle’s Aurora Avenue.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes recently appeared on The Pop-Up! to discuss a unified front against crime and the deep-seated disparities affecting the city's most vulnerable populations, shortly after a press conference on Thursday, June 11 alongside other city leaders.

Cultural worker Naudia Miller recently joined The Pop-Up! to share exciting developments regarding the Seattle Black Panther Party Interpretive Center and to weigh in on the cultural and technological shifts impacting the Black community today.