The holiday season is officially underway, and this week on Almost the Weekend! host Besa Gordon sat down with Chelsea Riddick-Most, Director of Programs and Events at Seattle Center, for a deep dive into everything the campus has planned from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Chelsea shared a warm and detailed look into the festivities—and there is truly something for everyone.

Lyndsey Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Kyla Care Therapy, joined host Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae" to delve into the crucial, yet often overlooked, area of reproductive mental health. Williams explained that her specialty, reproductive mental health, is comprehensive, covering everything from period to perimenopause.

By Besa Gordon - Yesterday on Good Day Seattle, I had the chance to talk all about one of my favorite things: supporting Black-owned businesses during the holiday shopping season. And if you watched the segment, you already know — I came ready with the details and the vibes.

Earlier this month, the Indigenous advocacy organization, Huy, and Eighth Generation hosted their second annual Welcome Home and Honoring Celebration, a ceremony recognizing formerly incarcerated relatives and celebrating their homecoming. The event took place at Eighth Generation’s headquarters in Georgetown, filled with community members, formerly incarcerated people, and their beloved family and friends eager to commemorate.

Omari Salisbury, guest host of The Day With Trae, recently welcomed back author, artist, and entrepreneur NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings to the Black Media Matters Studio to discuss her book, “100 Days of Gentle Accountability for Black Women.” Frazier-Jennings shared her philosophy behind the concept of gentle accountability and the intentionality behind her work aimed at uplifting the community pillars and temples that are Black women. 

Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson has announced the formation of a 60-member transition team to assist with her move into office. The team, composed of experts across various sectors including housing, business, labor, arts, and community safety, will focus on delivering on the Mayor-Elect's vision for an affordable, accessible, and innovative city.

This Saturday, the Southeast Seattle community will gather to remember the lives lost and forever changed by traffic violence on local streets. The World Day of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a vital call to action for the safety and dignity of every person who walks, bikes, or drives in these neighborhoods.

Guest host Omari Salisbury recently welcomed Indigenous rights lawyer Gabe Galanda to The Day With Trae to discuss pressing issues within the Native American community, including the ongoing disenrollment controversy at the Nooksack Reservation and the broader challenges facing tribal communities.

In today's digital landscape, high-quality storytelling and video content is essential for engaging audiences, driving conversions, and building strong brand awareness. Yet, few companies possess the in-house creative, technical, and storytelling expertise required to truly excel. This is where Converge Media steps in to best tell your story to communities that need to hear it.

Tonight is the night! We are heading to the historic LANGSTON (Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute) for a very special edition of Scope Screenings.

The Re-Sole 206 is hosting Sole Food: For The Community, spearheaded by Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward, this Saturday, November 29, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This special gathering is a marketplace rooted in care, culture, and connection, combining The Re-Sole’s sneaker donation program with local vendors, tasty food, and a deep dedication to uplifting the community. 

The Black Media Matter Studio was full of brotherly love when Seattle rapper and multi-faceted artist Vic Daggs II joined his long-time friend Curtis Delgardo II on Almost The Weekend! last week. The pair dove into Daggs’ motivation behind his artistry in music, audio engineering, and fashion design, and his focus on capturing authentic moments of creative excellence. 

Ready to kick off your weekend with a jolt of energy, unfiltered conversation, and a direct line to the pulse of the Pacific Northwest? Look no further than Converge Media's "Almost The Weekend!"—the show that has rapidly become the destination for both national stars and local legends to share what's hot, what's happening, and what truly matters in our community.

Last week on The Day with Trae, guest host Omari Salisbury sat down with Dr. Jason Clark, Executive Director of Northwest Credible Messenger, to discuss the organization's groundbreaking work in community building and behavioral health. Northwest Credible Messenger is, above all, dedicated to promoting healing and wellness within the Black and brown communities, Clark said.

The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute is transforming into a sacred space for Black imagination on Sunday, November 30. Former NFL star-turned-creative visionary, Martellus Bennett, aka MR. TOMONOSHi, is bringing his electrifying show, "Slices of Black American Life," right here to Seattle’s Central District.

Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, a senior in the University of Washington’s (UW) journalism and public interest communications program, has been making a significant impact during her internship at Converge. During a recent interview on The Day With Trae with guest host Omari Salisbury, Rendorio shared insights into her work, motivations behind her journalistic endeavors, and the rewarding experience of focusing on community-centric journalism.

Next week marks the last week of “The Day With Trae” until February 15, 2026. Ending the season strong, the final five episodes will feature guests Kendra Liddell, Lyndsey Williams, Crystal Hairston, Justin Pinder, and Bob Kettle. Stay tuned for more updates on Trae’s return in February, 2026.

Last week on Almost The Weekend!, the Art Queen of Converge Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward joined host Besa Gordon to discuss Sole Food: For The Community, The Re-Sole 206’s upcoming event that combines T-Dub’s love of sneakers with a dedication to uplifting community this Thanksgiving season. 

This week on Almost the Weekend, Besa and Cuddy are bringing the vibes, the events, and a whole lot of hometown love. Cuddy kicks things off with a stacked lineup of Weekend Warm-Up picks—from “For the Lovers Only” and R&B Live’s 10-year anniversary to Four Seasons’ immersive creative showcase and more.

Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle this morning for a Support Black Business uplift of Zara Jo Beauty Supply, a new beauty supply store in Seattle’s Central District owned by Jamal Wilson. After stopping by the storefront with Converge Media host Trae Holiday, Gordon shared that she left feeling joyful and represented.