Last night marked the first episode of a three part series titled My Journey To Beloved featuring Donnitta Sinclair-Martin and Chardonnay Beaver. They sat down in our #BlackMediaMatters Studio to tell the story of the way Sinclair-Martin has turned her pain into purpose following the tragic shooting in Seattle's CHOP zone which left her son Lorenzo Anderson dead.

To open up their series against the Cincinnati Red and continue their ten-game road trip to begin the month of September, the Seattle Mariners couldn't do enough offensively to back up a rough start from Bryan Woo and ultimately fell because of it.

What’s former NBA Champion Channing Frye up to now? We headed down to Portland to find out. Besa Gordon caught up with the hooper-turned-winemaker to hear about Chosen Family Wines and the way he’s turned his passion for wine into a business.

Last Thursday was International Overdose Awareness Day, and those coping with the loss of loved ones as well as those who have or are currently battling addiction came together in an event organized by Deaunte Damper (community organizer of VOCAL-Wa). The gathering at 12th & Weller included resources, reflection and support for people in Seattle and beyond.

The OL Reign, up a player due to a very early red card against the Orlando Pride, got a singular goal in the match from forward Jordyn Huitema, securing three crucial points regardless.

The Seattle Seahawks kicked off a highly anticipated 2023-24 campaign with a thumping of a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in a frustrating showing. Seattle's pass rush didn't look improved at all, and the defense struggled to make adjustments.

With time running out on the MLS Regular season, the Seattle Sounders sense of urgency must remain high, and it looked as though they were minding that in the first half with a two-goal lead. Defensive lapses in the second half saw that lead wiped away, and points split with archrival Portland.

To kickoff their final road trip of the 2023 season, the Seattle Storm played the role of spoiler as they defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, dealing a big blow to their opponent's playoff hopes.

Noir Lux Candle Co. has partnered with Starbucks to present an exclusive new collection of candles that launches today at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle. This box set is a part of a community capsule collection and includes 3 handcrafted candles designed to create an enchanting ambiance and elevate cozy moments for coffee and fragrance enthusiasts alike.

Next week, we are honored to debut a three-part series filmed at our #BlackMediaMatters Studio titled ‘My Journey To Beloved’. The series consists of three chapters - Fueled By Purpose, A Model Leader, and I Am a Reflection of my Beloved Community.

The Seattle Mariners closed out the month of August with a tight victory over the Oakland Athletics, giving them the series win and 21st victory of August. That result meant that this Mariners team had collected the winningest month in franchise history.

Our Besa Gordon traveled down to the Rose City to check in with some Black-owned businesses for #NationalBlackBusinessMonth. While there, she stopped in wine country and spoke with Tiquette Bramlett, founder of Our Legacy Harvested. Her organization works to create opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved with the industry.

Rise Above hosted their annual SportsFest centered around Native Youth on August 19th. The day featured appearances by celebrities, athletes, and more as youth came together to engage in positive development and athletic activities.

A bizarre night was had for the Seattle Mariners as they played their second game of the series against the Oakland Athletics, as Seattle wound up losing three starters (including starting pitcher George Kirby) to illness/injury, two of those coming before first pitch even occurred.

Last week, when Besa Gordon talked about her trip to Portland, she mentioned Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard, aka Dame D.O.L.L.A as he was having a listening party for his album, DON D.O.L.L.A. On her show last Saturday, Gordon recapped the event to get you up to speed.

Saturday marked the 18th annual Big Day of Play put on by the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. The annual event took place at Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Rowing Center and brought community organizations, families, vendors and more out to the park to get moving.

Last Wednesday, Zahilay fellow Council Member Rod Dembowski were at Judkins Park to present the CD Panthers Youth Football and Cheer Program with a check for $100,000 to go towards program in the name of the Keanna and D’Vonne Scholarship fund.

A young woman who wants to run free clinics for girls and people of Polynesian descent, a baseball player who designs clothes, a softball player who wants to become an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, and more are among the latest to join the Seattle Mariners Hometown Nine.

Our Back2Besa crew was at the Empowering Youth and Families Outreach Summer Literacy Academy at Holly Park Community Church on Thursday, August 17th. The eight-week program focuses both on academic and social growth, providing students with an opportunity to fill in gaps, make up for academic loss, and get ahead for the upcoming school year.

“Entrepreneurship can be hard and sometimes you don’t think about taking care of yourself.” - Shae Frichette, Co-Owner and Winemaker at Frichette Winery.