Chef Red, founder of Come Eat Daddy, brought her signature Southern soul food to the 2025 NAACP State Area Conference for Alaska, Oregon, and Washington last month at the Tacoma Glass Museum. The event brought history to life by celebrating civil rights leaders from across the region, with Chef Red’s food setting the tone for a night of cultural pride and empowerment.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to talk about the closure of Wonder of Women (WOW) Gallery at the end of last month, a loss that marked the end of a monumental business in Seattle, but the start of a long lasting legacy of safety, creativity, and uplifting Black women and Black joy.

In the heart of Puyallup, Washington, Sharron Hayes, owner of Braided and Dreaded, has cultivated more than just a hair salon; she's built a sanctuary for cultural preservation and authentic self-expression. Her journey, marked by unyielding resilience, empowers Black and brown individuals to achieve success while honoring their heritage with top notch hair care, on braid and dread at a time. 

The Black Lives Matter mural on East Pine in Seattle’s Capitol Hill was found vandalized with paint and markings the morning of October 9. Days after the Vivid Matter Collective officially completed the annual mural repainting on September 27, a portion of the mural was hit with “a paint tar mixture,” according to co-founder of Vivid Matter Collective Takiyah Ward.

Shayla Akande, the CEO of Cierra Sisters, recently joined Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae" to shed light on her organization's crucial work in healthcare advocacy, the deeply personal origins of Cierra Sisters, and its unwavering commitment to addressing the stark disparities faced by Black women in breast cancer outcomes.

In a recent interview on “The Day With Trae,” instrument rated private pilot Marques Williams shared his inspiring journey as a Black man aviation and the strength, leading a conversation on the importance of representation and perseverance.

The annual Farm Fest, a community celebration of urban agriculture at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, recently brought together organizations and community passionate about local sustainable food systems.

By Besa Gordon - Day two of Terrain 16 was a whole vibe! I’m not gonna lie, your girl definitely slept in because that road trip had me wiped out. But once I got up, it was go time. First stop, Durkin’s—because it’s basically a Spokane tradition at this point.

Last month, the organization Hip Hop is Green took over Cherry Street for a festival showcasing local artists and their unapologetic mission in teaching environmentalism through the culture. Keith Tucker, executive director and founder of Hip Hop is Green, proudly declared his operation as the greatest plant-based hip-hop organization in the world.

Chuck Dance, the innovative mind behind Vibe Bingo, recently joined Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae" to share the story of his high-energy musical take on bingo and talk about his upcoming event on Thursday, October 9. What started as a simple idea inspired by TikTok blossomed into a community-driven entertainment phenomenon, captivating audiences far beyond its Tacoma origins.

Guest host of “The Day With Trae” Deaunte Damper was joined last week by Deon “The Bodimechanik” Abdullah, a licensed massage therapist at Londyn Rayne Therapy and a military veteran.

The Enterprise Nexus event in North Seattle last month brought together a wealth of resources and support for aspiring and established entrepreneurs in the Seattle King County metropolitan area.

Starting October 15, "The Little Foxes" by Lillian Hellman, directed by Ryan Guzzo Purcell, opens at Erickson Theatre in Seattle thanks to Intiman Theatre and The Feast. A dynamic new in-the-round staging offers an up-close view as Regina Giddens deceives, coerces, and manipulates her way into receiving her inheritance in this Southern Gothic drama.

On a recent episode of “The Day With Trae,” Chris Carthern, COO and producer at Cutting Edge Animation, joined guest host Alicia Crank for an intriguing conversation on Black storytelling in animation. Carthern and his team at Cutting Edge Animation are making waves with their flagship project “Captain Zero,” an animated superhero story that delves into the struggles of a teenager battling depression and anxiety. 

By Besa Gordon: Terrain never disappoints, and this year was no different! Day one of Terrain 16 kicked off with a preview night full of energy, art, and community. If you’ve never been, trust me, you want to hit both days. With so many performances, installations, and artists in the mix, there’s no way to take it all in at once.

Back2Besa is back, and this week, it’s all about Seattle’s new Waterfront Park! This weekend, Besa is taking a look back at all the monumental moments, memories, and all around good vibes that defined Summer 2025 thanks to the Waterfront, from incredible art showcases like Indigiqueer, to inspirational live music and community building at Africatown Soul on the Water, to the official Grand Opening Celebration just last month.

This week on Almost The Weekend, Besa and Cuddy bring food, flavor, and culture to the table. They kick things off with the Weekend Warm-Up, running through everything from Capitol Hill’s Via Friday night to India.Arie’s sound healing concert at Plymouth Church.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to talk about the Emerald City’s new Waterfront Park that hosted some of this summer’s most joyous moments and all around good vibes for the Seattle community. From the Overlook Walk to the stream of art installations and live music, Besa made clear that the Waterfront is more than a park—its a platform to reconnect with Seattle’s roots.

King County is at an undeniable turning point, poised for a significant leadership transition that marks the first time in over a decade that a new King County Executive will take the helm. This pivotal moment will be highlighted by a crucial debate between candidates Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci, two seasoned members of the King County Council vying for the county's top position.

Peace Peloton’s upcoming Harmony Hustle Pitch Competition, an annual fundraiser where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas for a chance to win $10,000, is right around the corner. The deadline for applications is October 25, with the final Harmony Hustle pitch event on November 7 at Porter in downtown Seattle.