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"For Colored Boyz" Theater Production Opens This Weekend

Seattle is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming theatrical production, "For Colored Boyz on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown/When Freedom Ain't Enough." This powerful play, directed by the visionary Lynette Winters, promises to be a poignant exploration of the Black male experience.

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Ashanti Mayfield Dishes on the Sweet Future of Creamy Cone

On the latest episode of Almost The Weekend, hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgado welcomed a special guest who sweetened the studio in more ways than one—Ashanti Mayfield, owner of Creamy Cone Café. Known for her unforgettable flavors and warm community presence, Mayfield came through with a full sundae bar, proving why Creamy Cone has become a local favorite over the past four years.

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Afro Dance Seattle Lights Up Cornish College of the Arts

This past weekend, Cornish College of the Arts was alive with rhythm, energy, and community as Afro Dance Seattle hosted its second annual dance camp. Led by instructor and director Kiné Camara, the two-and-a-half-day experience brought together dancers, teachers, and culture lovers for an unforgettable celebration of African dance.

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"Breathing Black Love" Series Focuses on Love in Upcoming Session

Earlier this week on a  "Magnificent Monday" episode of "The Day with Trae," host Trae Holiday welcomed back Heru to discuss the ongoing "Breathing Black Love" series at WOW Gallery. Heru shared updates on the series, highlighting its focus on healing and personal transformation.

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Experience Unstoppable Joy: Louder Than Hate - A Celebration of Trans & Queer Resistance

In a powerful display of solidarity and resilience, the Lavender Rights Project is spearheading a community celebration this weekend in Seattle's Central District. The event, titled "Louder Than Hate: Trans & Queer Joy as Resistance," is a collective effort by a group of community members and partners to "center joy, safety, [and] collective resistance in the face of really hateful rhetoric, really hateful tone."

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Madaraka Festival Celebrates 11 Years of Music and Impact with a Seattle-Focused Lineup

Seattle, WA – In an exclusive interview at the Seattle Drum School of Music, Besa Gordon, host of "Almost The Weekend!" and "Back2Besa," spoke with Simon Javan Okelo, CEO and founder of the Madaraka Festival. Okelo shared insights into the upcoming 11th annual event set for this Saturday at Pier 62, expressing immense excitement and gratitude for the festival's longevity and its profound impact, both locally and globally.

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Join the Conversation: Meet Local Filmmakers of the African Diaspora

Join the Seattle Film Commission and its commissioner of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), filmmaker and producer Anthony Tackett, for an essential and enlightening discussion. The "Inside Scoop" series hosts a monthly show to address topics relevant to the local film community. This month's event focuses on the challenges and successes of Black filmmakers.

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Ashleigh McCurdy Shares How to Transform Your Home on a Budget

On this week’s episode of Almost The Weekend, interior designer Ashleigh McCurdy sat down with hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II to share her expertise on creating beautiful spaces without spending a fortune. Known for her ability to transform rooms with simple, renter-friendly updates, McCurdy reminded viewers that your space should always reflect who you are.

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Rob Ross on Building Community Through the Back to School Function

On this week’s Almost The Weekend, community organizer Rob Ross joined Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II to talk about his upcoming Back to School Function, happening August 30 in Skyway at the Grocery Outlet. What started as a simple backpack drive has grown into a full-scale community resource fair, blending fun with essential support for families.

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