The Subway Cypher, an art installation formerly displayed at Occidental Square Park, was a vibrant tribute to 50 years of Hip Hop culture. This collaborative effort between Vivid Matter Collective and Friends of Waterfront Seattle featured a graffiti-adorned shipping container reminiscent of a subway car, a nod to the genre's roots in New York City.

Gabby Williams is familiar with the Seattle Storm organization, but it's not always easy to fit into a team and feel comfortable, let alone coming off a Silver medal winning run in this years Olympics with Team France. But in recent contests, Williams seems to be growing more comfortable, as our Christan Braswell explains.

Over the weekend, Irish artist Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, known best as Hozier, returned to Washington, pouring his blues, soul, and indie rock into the wild embrace of the Gorge amphitheater.

The Tacoma Police Department's 2nd annual Kids Health and Safety Fair was a heartwarming event that brought together over 4,000 community members. The fair, held at the East Side Community Center, offered a wide range of resources and activities for families.

In a recent episode of her show Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, Besa Gordon opened up about her decision to return to topical steroids after suffering from a severe flare-up of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).

After a convincing 90-66 win over the Phoenix Mercury, the Seattle Storm must continue to play with the same energy as the regular season winds down and seeding remains on the line.

Converge Media’s very own Art Queen, Takiyah Ward, recently took a moment to reflect on the first season of her show, *Art of The Matter*. The show, hosted by Ward, dives deep into the vibrant world of art and culture, giving audiences a personal glimpse into the lives of artists.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday interviewed Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Together they discussed the city's strategies for addressing gun violence and ensuring public safety. The mayor underscored the significance of a regional approach, asserting, "Seattle has to be part of a regional solution." He acknowledged the disproportionate impact of gun violence on the African American community and emphasized the necessity for culturally sensitive solutions.

This week on a special 100 Days of Action episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed, Marisol Sanchez-Best, Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Seattle Theatre Group (STG), who discussed the organization's dedication to providing opportunities for young people through arts-based programming. STG's youth programs aim to offer safe spaces, mentorship, and personal and professional development opportunities to historically excluded communities.

From his roots in hip hop to his exploration of electronic genres like jungle and drum and bass in the early 2000s, Shomari Shanks, aka DJ Sho Nuph is a dynamic DJ.

The We Live in Color season two finale wrap party was a huge success! The event, hosted by Deaunte Damper, was held at Made Space in the Central District and brought together a diverse crowd of friends, family, and supporters.

Besa Gordon, the beloved host of Back2Besa, has been on a temporary leave of absence to focus on her health. During her time away, her Converge Media family has stepped up to the plate to keep the show going. Guest hosts have included Deaunte Damper, TraeAnna Holiday, Takiyah Ward, and Curtis Delgardo II.

With just a month left in the 2024 MLB regular season, Circling Seattle Sports writer Brittany Wisner takes a look at the state of the Seattle Mariners so far this season: where the teams hitting and pitching sits, what the trends are, and what you can expect coming up.

Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa, recently sat down with Dr. Sydney Nelson, a medical expert, to discuss eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). This interview was especially personal for Besa, as she has been dealing with eczema since she was a baby and TSW for the past several months.

Trae Holiday, the host of Converge Media's "The Day With Trae," appeared on FOX 13 Seattle News last night to discuss the 100 Days of Action to Combat Gun Violence campaign currently underway in partnership with King County and the City of Seattle. Holiday joined FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford and Hana Kim in the studio to share her personal insights and experiences with gun violence, emphasizing the urgent need for community involvement. Earlier in the day, Holiday recorded several conversations with elected officials and community leaders at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre which will be airing all this week on Converge Media. 

Besa Gordon recently attended the 2024 Eczema Expo in Denver, an event that proved to be a turning point in her journey with eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). The expo provided a platform for Besa to connect with a supportive community and gain valuable insights into managing her chronic skin condition.

The 4th annual Hip Hop, Wine and Chill event, a cornerstone of PDX Hip Hop Week, was a resounding success, uniting a diverse blend of artists, entrepreneurs, and hip hop aficionados. Hosted by Leadertainment LLC, and held at Abbey Creek Winery, Oregon's pioneering Black-owned vineyard and winery in over half a century, the event underscored the harmonious fusion of music, wine, and community spirit.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with Aaron Carr, the Cal Anderson Park Activations Manager for the Cal Anderson Park Alliance. Aaron Carr, originally from Detroit, Michigan, has been a significant community builder in Seattle for over a decade, using his passion for art and community engagement to transform spaces into hubs of healing and connection.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper filled in for Trae Holiday and welcomed Bharath Kumar Arekapudi to discuss his journey in mental health advocacy, his books, and the unique approach he takes to well-being. Arekapudi, the founder of Shift Left, is a certified NLP and life coach, Reiki practitioner, best-selling author, and keynote speaker, who has found a novel way to blend his IT background with mental health strategies.

Seattle's dance community bids a bittersweet farewell to the iconic Koach "Giggz" Crosby, founder of the renowned N The Kutt Dance Studio and the Kutt' N' Up Dance Team, as he embarks on a new chapter in his illustrious career in Los Angeles.