As their six-game homestand is coming to a close, the Seattle Kraken pulled out a tight 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins behind a shutout performance by goaltender Philipp Grubauer and chaotic goals in front of net by Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alex Wennberg.

This Black History Month, let's take a moment to celebrate the diverse experiences that make Black history so rich. Back2Besa is reliving some of our favorite moments on the show, from golf lessons with former Seahawks legend Jermaine Kearse to taking Seattle Kraken's official DJ, DJ Trunks, to the zoo. We've also covered events like the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Northwest Chapter's Storytelling Conference, the Terrain Art Festival Pop Up in Spokane, and The Next 50 of Hip Hop celebration at KEXP. Join us in honoring Black history and promoting diversity and inclusion.

On Friday, February 23, Young Black Homeowners (YBH), partnering with the African American Leadership Forum (AALFWA), hosted the second Black Equity Ball. This red-carpet affair was created to honor the journey of current and future black homeowners as they embark on the experience of gaining first-time homeownership. The event showcased DJing, musical performances, vendors, a champagne toast, and a dinner catered by That Brown Girl Cooks! that set the tone for the evening. 

Last month, a delegation of eight journalists and media professionals from Gabon traveled to convene at Converge's Black Media Matters Studio to engage in an insightful discussion centered around harnessing the power of digital media and utilizing it as a tool that creates impactful reporting within local communities.

Africatown Community Land Trust will host its annual State of Africatown on March 2. The event has been running for the last decade, serving as a platform for community voices to discuss issues facing Seattle's Central District. With a focus on strengthening the Black Community amidst challenges like gentrification and resident displacement, the event emphasizes initiatives to promote neighborhood security. Kennesha Poe-Buycks, the Communications & Marketing Manager of the ACLT, and Jacqueline Armstrong, Vice Chair of the organization's board, stopped by The Day with Trae to talk about the event.   

Ahead of an exciting Spring and Summer sports season in 2024, Circling Seattle Sports has announced a rebrand to provide a fresh new look to a sports media outlet that continues to grow in it's coverage and as a group.

Tonight at 7pm PST on FOX 13 Seattle and FOX 13 +, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon presents a new film telling the story of one of Seattle’s most precious Black cultural spaces. Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale which goes inside the journey of the Sankofa Theater, from its mission to the fight to keep the Black-owned space alive. The film features founder Teme Wokoma alongside many of those who worked hard to create a safe and open space for Black artists in the city. In case you’re not able to watch FOX 13 Seattle on your TV, below are a few ways to watch the film live:

Converge Media’s latest film - Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale - is set to air commercial free in primetime this Tuesday, February 27th at 7 pm on FOX 13 Seattle and nationwide on the FOX Local app. Produced by Back2Besa host Besa Gordon, the film takes a look at the impact of Seattle’s Sankofa Theater and the fight to save what has become an important space for Seattle’s Black artists.

This week, we focus on a film which highlighted Black joy and baseball in the Emerald City. The first ever HBCU Swingman Classic came to T-Mobile Park as part of MLB All-Star Weekend, featuring the best HBCU ballplayers from around the country competing in an exhibition game. Hosted by Ken Griffey Jr., it was a night to remember. Our crew was there to document the evening and community celebration that it brought.

FOX 13 Seattle Evening Anchor Sabirah Rayford is set to host a primetime special centered around the premiere of Converge Media’s latest film - Sankofa Theater: Inscape Finale.

In a big Pacific division showdown, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks in a Pacific Northwest rivalry game that results in a massive two points for the Kraken as they look to push themselves further towards a wild card spot.

Seattle’s Black Arts and Culture scene took a hit with the closing of the Sankofa Theater, a space created for Black artists and storytellers to share their talents with the world in Seattle’s Central District. The Theater, which was located at the Inscape Arts Building, was forced to close in September due to a lack of funding and a push from other tenants. While owner Teme Wokoma looks for a new space, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon took a deep dive into the remarkable story behind the theater and those who served as it’s driving forces.

This Wednesday on The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed director and co-founder of Acts on Stage Theatre, Isiah Anderson Jr., alongside Moses Masith, one of the stars in Anderson's production, "King X: The Meeting." This theatrical showcase delves into a fictionalized conversation between two iconic figures, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and Anderson discuss the creative journey behind the play's inception while Masith shares his journey in bringing Dr. King to life on stage.

Written by Besa Gordon: Last week, Seattle made history by hoisting the Black Liberation flag over City Hall for the first time. This was a momentous occasion to honor Black History Month and celebrate the strength, resilience, and enduring spirit of Seattle’s Black community. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle City Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Rob Saka, Esq., and King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, along with community members, came together to celebrate this historic moment. It was great to see leaders and community members come together to recognize and uplift the contributions of the Black community. After attending this historic event, I wanted to take a moment to talk about the Black Liberation Flag and it’s meaning for those that may not be fully familiar with it.

This week on The Day with Trae, Converge's Menopause Mentor Danyale Thomas returned for another Menopause Monday to discuss with host Trae Holiday about different supplements that can help combat specific symptoms of Menopause, particularly weight gain.

The Seattle Kraken showed positives in their overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, but not enough positives obviously as they ended up losing and failing to make the most out of their opportunity to climb back towards a wild card spot.

Returning home from a road trip to kick things off after the All-Star break, the Seattle Kraken began a six-game homestand with an overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings that was well within their hands to win. The Kraken overcame a goal deficit on three separate occasions, but couldn't score a winner.

As we continue our Black History Month uplift, on episode 33 of Back2Besa, we highlight some of our favorite people we've met this season on the show, like Seattle's Tiffany Willison, who is playing Madam Z in Teatro Zinzanni, the Rose City Father, and Son DJ duo, DJ OG ONE, and DJ OG TOO.

The Seattle Sounders FC hosted USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC, splitting two scrimmages between their first and second choice sides. The first choice side fell in a frustrating 1-0 result, well the second choice side won emphatically by a score of 4-0.

On Tuesday, January 13, Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) leadership, unveiled a new alliance to bring the NMSDC's Minority Business Economic Forum to Seattle from May 14 to 16, 2024. This event aims to assemble 500 U.S. policymakers, business figures, academics, and community leaders to dismantle obstacles hindering Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) from wholly participating in the U.S. economy. Harrell emphasized Seattle's suitability as the forum's host.