Entering a new era, the Seattle Storm likely needed a successful draft to send them into the future the right way. While it’s extremely early and there is still much to take place before an accurate judgement can be made on the four selections that Seattle made in this years draft, the Storm got four athletic and versatile players with one being a steal at the pick she was drafted.

“This is the future of our country, the future of our communities.” - Alaska Airlines Captain Ron Limes.

On Saturday, Alaska Airlines and UNCF teamed up to begin a historic experience for 40 high school students from the Pacific Northwest. The students and their chaperones were flown to Atlanta aboard Alaska’s Our Commitment aircraft for a trip that will include visits to HBCUs around the Atlanta area.

Yesterday morning, Alaska Airlines and UNCF teamed up to begin a historic experience for 40 high school students from the Pacific Northwest. The students and their chaperones were flown to Atlanta along with their chaperones and a Converge Media film crew aboard Alaska’s Our Commitment aircraft for a trip which will include visits to HBCUs around the Atlanta area.

The Seattle Sounders maintain their hot form, taking the top spot in the Western Conference of MLS with a 3-0 victory over successful expansion side St. Louis City SC as young midfielder Josh Atencio opened up the scoring

The Seattle Kraken continue to rumble along, with their playoff berth already clinched, as they dropped seven goals on the Chicago Blackhawks in a game that Seattle never saw too much danger in. The Kraken had their depth continue to decimate Chicago, with some defensive miscues to clean up as they prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs

It was an evening of celebration in Rainier Valley on Friday, as community members honored the life of Elijah Lewis, who was shot and killed just a week ago in downtown Seattle.

On this week’s episode of HeartBeat, Cindi Bright welcomed two guests to discuss the ecosystem of education that has severely impacted Brown and Black children. CEO of the National Charter Collaborative Naomi Shelton and Principal of the Rainier Valley Leadership Academy David Watson shared their thoughts on the way the education system has changed and how it effects Brown and Black children in the community.

In their second year as an NHL Franchise, your Seattle Kraken have punched their playoff ticket! With a win over the Arizona Coyotes tonight, the Kraken will head to the postseason for the first time in franchise history, and they have the potential to do damage when that begins.

On this episode of Rewind With Besa, Besa Gordon talks with Actress, Athlete, and Arist Andia Winslow to learn more about Andia's career in acting, as a Pro Golfer, how she became a voiceover artist, and all about her upcoming movie Playing Through which is a fictionalized story honoring the real life sports and civil rights heroine Ann Gregory, the first woman of color to enter a USGA tournament.

The uplift is real! The Converge Media Support Black Business Production Team is heading back on the road this month to find and feature the best Black businesses around the Pacific Northwest. We’ll be in Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Spokane and more to tell the stories of the people and businesses who make our community great.

On January 28th, 2023, Elijah L. Lewis hosted an event planning session at his company Ethereal Vision’s creative hub, the Sankofa Theater. His mission through the company was to create a thriving ecosystem of individuals and to create space for their visions to be realized.

Garfield Super Block is a campus located in the heart of Seattle’s Central District containing Garfield High School, Quincy Jones Performing Arts Center, Garfield Teen Life Center, Medgar Evers Pool, Garfield Community Center, as well as the ballfields, tennis courts, and a playground. Adjacent to GSB is Nova High School, whose students frequently use the park.

The Seattle Mariners first homestand of the year didn’t go the way that many hoped it would start, but there were positives to take from the teams 2-5 record over the first 7 games of the season. Here’s a brief look at what happened in those first two series, against Cleveland and Los Angeles (AL)

The Seattle Mariners ended their Opening homestand with a loss to the Los Angeles Angels as their comeback attempt fell a run short. The Mariners dropped the series to the Angels, and will now head out on the road for a 6-game trip

They finally did it, the Seattle Mariners finally found some offensive rhythm. That rhythm sounded a lot like Teoscar Hernandez and AJ Pollock both clobbering two homers a piece en route to a 11-2 Mariners win over the Angels.

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) is allocating $1.1 Million to fourteen organizations across the city to support arts and cultural organizations impacted by the pandemic and increase citywide recovery efforts. These lead organizations will sub-contract with neighborhood-based organizations and small businesses to carry out inclusive and creative activation projects and events that further the neighborhoods’ and city’s pandemic recovery process.

This summer the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) launches Spatial Justice through Street Art as its first project under Mayor Harrell’s exciting Many Hands Art Initiative. ARTS in partnership with the Seattle Office of Economic Develop is awarding $400,000 to fund 7 arts organizations to create street murals across the city that reflect our city-wide values of creativity and belonging through arts.

What has been the impact that COVID has had on K-12 education for Brown and Black Children? Has a migration begun for Black children to leave mainstream education and choose alternative methods to meet the educational needs that are not being met by the Seattle Public Schools? Is there a teacher shortage for teachers or color or are educators making different choices for children?

The Spectrum Dance Theater held their 40th-anniversary gala and celebration at MOHAI last week. This year’s gala at MOHAI featured a full night of dancing, performances, and brand-new audience experiences. It also marked the 20th year for Artistic Director Donald Byrd.

On Saturday, activist, entrepreneur and community leader Elijah Lewis was tragically murdered at just 23 years old. This page features clips, photos, information and more about Lewis, as well as resources to support the organizations he worked with.