The annual People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) Gala brought people together to celebrate a year that was full of progress in their mission to bring services to underserved communities on Washington State. The gala featured host Mitch Mitchell, performances from drag stars, and keynote speaker Ashley McGirt.

Over 100 families came to the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club in Columbia City for the Tre Simmons and Seattle Seahawks Christmas Toy Giveaway presented by the Emergency Feeding Program in conjunction with Worldvision, the Rich Bag Members and A for Apple Early Learning Center amongst others. Special thank you to Miss Patrick and the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club

Seattle Theatre Group (Paramount, Moore, Neptune) will be selecting some of the region’s most talented emerging artists, ages 14-21, for a performance at the Moore Theatre. MM@M is seeking a great variety of style and genre including world, cultural, popular, classical and contemporary music. Bands, Ensembles, and soloists- all are encouraged to audition. Once selected, in person rehearsals are required, so being within 30 miles of downtown Seattle is advised.

Friends of Waterfront Seattle and the Seattle Seahawks sponsored their annual awards banquet at Lumen Field's West Club in partnership with some of Waterfront Park's community & programming partners: Langston Seattle, CD Forum for Arts & Ideas, Verity Credit Union, Converge Media, and Africatown Community Land Trust, who stepped up to support uplifting this multi-decade staple organization and the work they continue to do tirelessly for Black youth and any child who wishes to participate.

On this episode of Rewind With Besa, Besa Gordon catches up with Azjah aka the Princess of Compton to talk about how she got into music, giving back to the community, short films, working with Nick Cannon, who she wants to work with next, her upcoming tour and more.

If you missed the Holiday Pop-Up and networking event co-hosted by Besa Gordon, check out what Besa bought and why she wants more people from the BIPOC community to attend events like this.

The Seattle Kraken returned home from their East coast road trip, beating the Winnipeg Jets in a tight contest as Seattle scored three unanswered goals. The Kraken secured the two points thanks to a strong effort by Philipp Grubauer in net and goals from Jordan Eberle, Ryan Donato, and Jared McCann.

The annual Craven Family reunion in Roslyn, Washington celebrates the legacy of one of the first Black coal mining families in the area.

Evergreen Goodwill’s Youth Maritime Program is entering its third year and Youth Maritime Manager Davena Grayson says the program is experiencing major growth and making an impact of the lives of youth.

An exciting new sonic experience is coming to Seattle on December 23rd at the Clock-Out Lounge. Presented by Big World Breaks and Vinyl Sound, Elevators, Ep. 1 will feature the sounds of DJs Avi Loud and Miguel Rockwell and the percussion of Aaron Walker-Loud.

“We’re still here and we’re still fighting.”

That was the message sent by POCAAN Development and Communications Manager David Corrado. Since 1987, the People of Color Against AIDS Network has been working to serve people in marginalized communities across the state of Washington. POCAAN provides a variety of services, from HIV/AIDS testing to housing support to medical care and more. At one point, the organization had seven offices scattered around Washington State. Since then, their physical footprint has shrunk but their impact continues to grow.

When Roger Wright went to QFC 18 years ago, his life changed forever. The victim of police violence which led to falsified medical records and a nearly two-decade fight for justice, Wright has been involved in a battle for his reputation which has largely flown under the radar.

Saturday’s cold weather and steady rain did not stop people from going to demonstrate their support for the LGBTQ community and Brewmaster’s Taproom in Renton, which was the target of an alleged hate crime earlier this week.

The 2022 Mr. and Mrs. Community Pageant brought the community together for a night of celebration and performance. The Pageant, produced by Regine Dynasty, featured six competitors and an array of judges: Vitina Pleasant, Iyona Black, Domonique Stephens, Melvina Fo’ifua, Sophia Luchianni and the host of We Live In Color Deaunte Damper.

Today on Rewind with Besa, Besa Gordon is joined by former Seattle Media Mixer panelists Asia J of Brown Honey TV, and King Onlii. In this episode, they give tips on growing your social media if Kanye needs saving, Latto being Billboard's new artist of the year, red flags, online dating, Brittney Griner, and more!

Hailing from the Central District of Seattle, twin brothers Ronald and Ronnel Moore bring an authentic well-respected voice to Converge Media. Recognized and respected across the region for their street-level relationships and high-level connections the Factorz never shy away from telling it like it is while informing and entertaining their viewers.

Entrepreneur and Community Leader Keanna Pickett joined The Day With Trae to talk about the legacy of her husband D’Vonne Pickett Jr., who was tragically murdered in October. She spoke about the ways she’s been channeling her grief into purpose, as well as how she plans to continue forward with her business, The Postman.

Two weeks after Jina “Mahsa” Amini was killed by Iran’s so-called morality police, I found myself gravitating toward a simmering, expanding collective of protestors who hailed from Seattle and surrounding cities. After 43 years under the Islamic Republic dating back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the disturbing witness accounts of Amini’s beating sent ripple effects throughout the country and, in turn, the world. Just one day after Amini died in a coma due to blunt-force trauma to her head, Iranian citizens poured out into the streets countrywide, amassing by the thousands in unprecedented fashion.

Part of an ongoing effort to support local, small businesses throughout the Greater Seattle Area, Business Impact NW presents for the first time a holiday pop-up event on December 14th at 500 Pike Street from 4 – 8 pm. This free to attend event is to celebrate local business owners who completed the Small Business Digital Accelerator Program, which supports entrepreneurs across WA.

Tomorrow morning, Keanna Rose Pickett will join Trae Holiday in our Black Media Matters studio for a special #TheDayWithTrae. Pickett’s husband, D’vonne, was murdered in October. She will join Holiday ahead of the re-opening of The Postman, which is set to resume operations tomorrow as well. It will be an impactful interview as Pickett and Holiday reflect on D’Vonne’s contributions to the community and look ahead to how his legacy will be continued.