A recent episode of "The Day with Trae" featured Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, for a conversation about her journey, the organization's work, and an important new campaign titled “For the Record.”

Chef Trey Lamont, owner of Jerk Shack Kitchen in Seattle’s Central District, introduced his new and exciting take on a classic with his jerk-smoked ribeye steak sandwich. While walking us through the cooking process, Trey embodied a dedication to fresh ingredients, culinary innovation, and making it all happen with high energy and passion. 

Pacific Northwest Ballet raises the curtain for its 53rd season with Jewels, George Balanchine's dazzling homage to three golden ages of music and dance. Emeralds whispers of grace, courtesy, and French perfume; Rubies sizzles with American sass; and Diamonds conjures the glittering magnificence of old St. Petersburg. PNB's production of Jewels is adorned with costumes and scenic designs created exclusively for the company in 2017 by Jérôme Kaplan.

Did somebody say Ezell’s Chicken is throwing back prices to $3.99 and releasing fresh new merch? Lewis Rudd, CEO of the iconic chicken shop, stopped by the Almost The Weekend set yesterday to share the news with Curtis and Besa about his promo celebrating their new partnership with Redbird Farms, which includes any two bone-in pieces and a roll for just $3.99 until September 30th.

Elisheba Johnson, co-founder of Wa Na Wari, a pioneering Black arts and cultural center nestled in Seattle's historically rich Central District, unveiled the organization's unique and vital role in the community on The Day With Trae earlier this month. 

A pillar of the Seattle and Snohomish County communities, Alicia Crank is a familiar and friendly face to many, especially to the Converge Media family. A frequent guest and guest host on "The Day With Trae," Alicia is known for her vibrant personality and her deep commitment to nonprofit work and civic engagement. She recently shared with the Converge Media team a very personal and challenging chapter of her life: her journey to a major surgery.

"The Day With Trae" recently featured an insightful interview with author Vu Le, where he discussed his upcoming book and the vital work he has done to shed light on the nonprofit sector. Host Trae Holiday welcomed Le to the show, emphasizing the importance of the topic, especially for those involved in community-based organizational work and community organizing.

SEATTLE, WA – Fathers And Sons Together (FAST), an organization dedicated to strengthening the bond between fathers, sons, and families while fostering safer, healthier, and more connected communities, is pleased to announce a series of upcoming events and a new initiative to create the FAST Resource and Outreach Center (FAST ROC).

Seattle blues and soul legend Lady A is back with something special, a new concert series called Road to One Seattle Soul. The four-part series is about celebrating music, uplifting the next generation, and giving back to the community.

On this week’s City Beats, Besa Gordon linked up with Portland’s own Tra’Renee to break down a jam-packed weekend of culture, food, and community.

Back2Besa is back with a throwback episode highlighting Besa’s favorite spots south of Seattle but North of Tacoma. This episode of Back2Besa takes viewers on a tour of incredible Black business like Moe Vegan, Curl Garden, the Trap Lab, and more through Kent, Fife, Milton, and everything in between.

When ​​LaMont Williams was just 29, he was hit with a startling diagnosis: kidney disease. Two years later and with a baby on the way, he was on dialysis, fighting for the future of not just himself, his wife Felicia Williams and their family.

This week on Almost The Weekend, Besa Gordon and Curtis “Cuddy” Delgardo are bringing you a packed lineup of culture, comedy, and community. From wine cruises on Lake Union to Farm Fest at Seattle’s largest urban farm, we’ve got your weekend covered with events you won’t want to miss.

"The Day with Trae" recently featured Lady A, a renowned producer, singer, and songwriter, for an inspiring conversation about music and unity. Host Trae Holiday welcomed Lady A, immediately praising her  campaign titled "Road to One Seattle Soul," an initiative explicitly designed to unite the community through the power of music and address pressing social issues.

This morning, Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle with Abby Acone to talk about the influence and loss of Downtown Seattle’s WOW Gallery at Pacific Place. While mourning the closure of the gallery, Besa took us back to one of WOW’s Juneteenth celebrations, illustrating the comfort and healing many Black women have experienced when visiting WOW.

Because you can't get enough of it (and who could blame you?), we're thrilled to announce that Back2Besa is so nice, they're playing it thrice!

That's right! In addition to the regular airings, a brand-new second replay is being added to the schedule. Starting Sunday, September 21st, you can catch Back2Besa at a new time on FOX13+!

In a recent interview on "The Day With Trae," Marquinta Obomanu, co-founder of SistahBoss, passionately shed light on the organization's profound mission to empower and uplift Black women in the Pacific Northwest. 

Seattle, WA (September 16, 2025) – The Rudd’s Raising Up Black Businesses (R.U.B.B.) Initiative has announced the return of its fourth annual leadership conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the University of Washington Seattle campus.

This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 7 PM to 8 PM, broadcasting live from Converge Media’s Black Media Matters Studio. The debate will be accessible to a broad audience, airing on FOX13 Seattle and simultaneously across all Converge Media streaming platforms.

The Washington State Fair stage exploded with energy as Ludacris delivered a show-stopping performance that had the entire crowd on its feet. The multi-talented rapper and actor blazed through his extensive catalog of hits with a charismatic stage presence and his signature rapid-fire flow.