Scope Screenings hosted Queen of the Screen, the September edition of the underground film festival, and a dynamic event celebrating women in film. The fourth episode of the fourth season took place at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in the Central District, a venue packed with historical and cultural significance for Seattle’s Black community. 

On a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Pacific Northwest Ballet choreographers Amanda Morgan and Christopher D'Ariano to discuss their innovative new production Aftertime. The duo, who met years before collaborating professionally, shared the unique journey of their partnership and the creative process behind their groundbreaking sci-fi-inspired ballet.

As the federal government shutdown reaches its fourth week, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is facing immediate devastating impacts. The United States Department of Agriculture announced they will be unable to issue food benefits by Nov. 1, 2025, leaving more than 42 million Americans and about 930,000 Washingtonians, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities without the assistance they need to buy food. 

This week on Almost The Weekend, Besa and Cuddy kicked things off with cozy coffee vibes featuring ALT X Coffee’s new Creative Cup Series before diving into a jam-packed Weekend Warmup filled with Halloween parties, R&B Fest, and the 12-year anniversary of BUILD 206.

Back2Besa is back with a week of good eats, grand openings, and immense creativity from both sides of Washington State. Artists from across the inland Northwest gathered in Spokane for Terrain’s 16th Annual Flagship Event, while Deaunte Damper set the vibes right at Inside’s recent open mic night uplifting underrepresented voices. In addition, Chef Trey Lamont kicked off his new series Food With Melanin at Fat’s Chicken and Waffles, putting the history and passion behind the kitchen on full display. 

In 2023, Besa Gordon joined Ashaunti Martin for her Couture Cocktails Halloween-themed cocktail class, an event that blended Martin’s expertise in bartending and mixology with Halloween spirit. As a seasonal class in Martin’s cocktail series, where she taught participants how to create an exciting array of delicious drinks, the event brought together community members looking to acquire a new skill and get in the Halloween season.  

In a recent interview on The Day with Trae, Telitha Floyd, a social services coordinator for the property management company PK Management, shared her inspiring approach to bringing resources directly to residents. She emphasized the importance of creating a sense of belonging within communities and the transformative power of direct services for residents lacking family support and adequate finances.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning to preview the first episode of Chef Trey Lamont’s new series Food With Melanin, launching in early 2026. Uplifting the history behind local kitchens, the Jerk Shack Kitchen chef is all about giving Black chefs their flowers and bringing their stories to the forefront.

Dr. Jacquelyn Boles, founder of Redeemed Wellness Center, recently sat down with Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae to share her inspiring mission and career in the healthcare industry. The center in Renton, which recently celebrated its soft grand opening, aims to fill a critical void in culturally responsive healthcare, particularly in Seattle’s South End.

Get ready to be swept away by dancing, music, and magic as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker returns to brighten your holidays at Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB). This beloved Northwest tradition is back, promising yet another unforgettable experience for friends and family at McCaw Hall from November 28 to December 28, 2025.

With Black artistic brilliance on full display, the finale of We Live In Color Season 3 airs this Thursday, October 30. Hosted and executive produced by Deaunte Damper, the final episode captured the essence of A Space Inside, a transformative arts studio and open-mic night that recently closed its brick-and-mortar in Downtown Seattle. 

As a prolonged government shutdown continues, one of the most immediate and devastating impacts on the horizon could be the disruption or complete halt of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. For millions of America's senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, this is not just an inconvenience; it represents a crisis of food security and a dire threat to health and independence.

Northwest Credible Messenger (NWCM) recently hosted a transformative three-day training program to enhance their youth service initiatives rooted in a model called Healing to Hope. This model guided community leaders, known as Credible Messengers, through a reflective process, helping them understand their own attributes, barriers, and how their wellness impacts their work in the community.

Nothing screams your favorite auntie’s house like Fat's Chicken and Waffles, a New Orleans-inspired chicken joint in the heart of Seattle’s Central District. Opened in August 2015 by owner Erika White, the restaurant is nearing its ninth year of serving dishes that speak to the soul, paying homage to the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana.

Five years after its initial creation, the Black Lives Matter mural in Seattle's Capitol Hill stands as a powerful symbol of community, art, and ongoing commitment to social justice. Days before the mural was found vandalized on October 9, 2025, a recent repaint brought together many of the original artists, who reflected on the mural's impact, the city's evolution, and the enduring power of collective action.

Trae Holiday, host of "The Day With Trae," recently interviewed Jessica Hughes, senior public services specialist King County Library System (KCLS), about the organization’s innovative Makerspace program. Hughes, who has been with KCLS for 12 years and the Makerspace for five, discussed her journey to the library system and the wealth of accessible resources available to the community.

This week on Almost The Weekend delivered a packed lineup of music, culture, and community highlights across the Pacific Northwest. Hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis “Cuddy” Delgardo II kicked things off with the Weekend Warm-Up, spotlighting the can’t-miss events heating up the city.

Back2Besa is back with another week of highlighting incredible community gathering spaces up and down the greater Puget Sound region. The power of unity was on full display in the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute for Scope Screenings, to the Tukwila Community Center for the Free Community Play Day, all the way to the Central District for Walk The Block. 

The WOW Gallery, a vibrant cultural destination in downtown Seattle, recently hosted their Closing Celebration Sankofa, marking four and a half years of fostering healing, connection, and empowerment in the Pacific Place Mall. While the physical space is left behind, the spirit and vision of Wonder of Women International, the organization behind the gallery, continue to evolve into its next chapter. 

In a recent episode of Almost a Weekend, hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy, had the pleasure of interviewing Seattle music legend, DJ Supreme La Rock. The DJ, who has been setting vibes in the Emerald City for decades, discussed his upcoming performance at the 2025 Earshot Jazz Festival tomorrow, his extensive vinyl collection, and the secret to his longevity in the music industry.