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Get Active and Learn to Workout at Home with Besa Gordon and Fitness Coach Adaeze Medani
Back2Besa host Besa Gordon stopped by SpoonFed Training in Renton to tap in with Fitness Coach Adaeze Medani and showcase some ways you can stay in shape as well as the natural methods she uses. Medani and Gordon went through a workout which can be done in the fitness studio or at home, and you can follow along and try out some of the exercises they did.
#HispanicHeritageMonth - KOLORS Studios Makes Space for Black and Brown Creators in Seattle
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Besa Gordon tapped in with founder Armando Garzon at KOLORS Studios in Pioneer Square, where he’s outfitted a historic building with everything from recording studios, video equipment, office space, podcast studios, and more.
Captain Crawford in the clutch: J.P. walks off Rangers to keep the Mariners season alive
In dramatic fashion, the Seattle Mariners began their four-game series against the Texas Rangers with a walkoff victory in the bottom of the ninth inning as the teams captain, J.P. Crawford, came through with the bases loaded. Seattle keeps their season alive, at least for another day.
PHOTOS: Black and Loud Music Fest Celebrates Black Artists in Seattle and Beyond
Our Community Queen Trae Holiday showed out at Black and Loud - a Seattle music festival built to feature Black-fronted bands from around the world. Taking place at the Crocodile, it was an evening to remember featuring top local and national artists.
Chicken, Beignets, and Beer: Sunday Brunch at Metier in Seattle’s Central District
Last week, Besa Gordon headed to the Metier Brewing Taproom in the Central District for their newly-launched Sunday fried chicken and beignet brunch.
Black Women Find Healing, Fight Health Disparities at Heru Healing Conference in Seattle
Our Community Queen Trae Holiday was part of the first ever Het Heru Healing Conference in Seattle, which brought spiritual leaders and healers to Langston Hughes to lead sessions and discuss their work.
Not dead yet: Mariners snap losing streak, beat Astros 6-2 as George Kirby returns to form
After a crushing defeat in the first game of their series against the Houston Astros, the Seattle Mariners bounced back with an impressive 6-2 victory over their division rivals, keeping their season alive as time runs out on the regular season.
Pickleball For All: New Pickleball Courts Unveiled in Belltown
Last weekend, Besa Gordon tapped in at the City of Seattle’s Pickleball For All Tournament to check out the sport which has become the fastest in America. Hosted by the city as part of their Downtown Development plan, the tournament featured courts set up under the monorail tracks for Pickleball players from all over Seattle to enjoy.
Run aground: Mariners playoff potential plummeting after fourth straight loss
The Seattle Mariners postseason hopes continue to plummet, after a fourth straight loss and the first to kickoff the teams final homestand of the season. Seattle is in dire need of a switch in momentum.
A Mutual Goodbye - Iconic Seattle Fish Market Closes Its Doors After 77 Years
Besa Gordon and her show Back2Besa teamed up with Cynthia Brothers from Vanishing Seattle to capture the moment and honor the legacy of the historic Mutual Fish Company.
#YouthUnfiltered - Seattle Slam Youth Basketball Tournament
Besa Gordon was out with the youth during the Seattle Slam Basketball Tournament, a free two day celebration of basketball and fitness in Downtown Seattle. Created by the City of Seattle under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan, basketball courts were constructed beneath the monorail tracks in the shadow of the Space Needle. It was a unique and memorable occasion which aimed to bring people from across Seattle together.
Creative Justice Giveback Gets Youth Ready For School
Last week, Besa Gordon checked in from the Creative Justice Back To School Giveback at Washington Hall. The event featured donations of clothing, school supplies, shoes and more as kids got ready to head back to school for the 2023-24 school year.
PHOTOS: Besa Gordon Taps In at Metier Brewing for Chef Harold Fields’ Fried Chicken and Beignet Brunch
On Sunday, Besa Gordon headed to the Metier Brewing Taproom in the Central District for their weekly fried chicken and beignet brunch.
Besa Gordon Taps In At KOLORS Studios During Hispanic Heritage Month
KOLORS Studios is changing the game for Black and Brown creatives in the Emerald City. As Back2Besa uplifts Hispanic Heritage Month, Besa Gordon tapped in with founder Armando Garzon at their location in Pioneer Square, where he’s outfitted the historic building with all the modern necessities you could need.
The Poetry Experience Celebrates 25 Years of Uplifting Black Writers
Seattle’s The Poetry Experience celebrated their 25th anniversary earlier this month, marking a quarter-century of sharing, creating, and community building. Founded by Rajnii Gibson-Eddins, The Poetry Experience consists of workshops and held space for people to come together and explore the power of the written word. The celebration took place at Blue Cone Studios, bringing together poets like Monique Franklin, Ebo, Roberto Ascalon and more.
#TravelingWhileBlack - Top Fall Activities in Washington State
Looking for something to do this weekend? Anthony and Marlie Love of Traveling While Black have you covered. In their segment on Back2Besa, they told us about four great fall activities you can do around Washington State and beyond.
PHOTOS: Gathering At Westlake Park Marks One Year Anniversary of the Killing of Mahsa Amini in Iran
Over one hundred people gathered at Westlake park on September 16th, the one year anniversary of the killing of Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old Kurdish Iranian woman. She died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly violating a law mandating that women in Iran wear headscarfs. Her death sparked a movement in Iran and around the world for women’s rights.
Preview: Besa Gordon at Spoon Fed Fitness - Learn How to Get in Shape for Fall on Back2Besa This Week
“With fall coming, we definitely all have to get ourselves in shape, especially if you’re a Scorpio like me because our birthdays are right around the corner,” - Besa Gordon.
Reclaiming The Throne: Converge’s Clap Back Queen Julia Jessie Making Her Return To The Studio on Thursday
Converge Media’s longest running show, Clap Back Culture, makes a return to the #BlackMediaMatters studio on Thursday at 7 pm PST as host Julia Jessie is joined by Besa Gordon to break down the latest in current events.
KD Hall Foundation Hosts Blood Drive For Sickle Cell Patients, Spreads Awareness of Blood Disorders
The KD Hall Foundation teamed up with the American Red Cross Northwest Region to host their first-ever blood drive. The event focused on awareness and support for those with Sickle Cell disease across Seattle.