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Mariners Launch “Steelhead Sundays” to Honor Black Baseball Legacy in Seattle

Opening Day in Seattle came with more than just the return of baseball—it marked the start of a historic new tradition for the Seattle Mariners. During a recent appearance on Good Day Seattle, Converge Media producer Omari Salisbury shared insight into the team’s new “Steelhead Sundays” initiative, a season-long commitment to honoring the legacy of Negro League baseball in the Pacific Northwest.

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The 12th Annual Reign of Style: A Masterclass in Community and Creativity

The Seattle hair community recently converged for an energetic display of artistry and innovation at the 12th Annual Reign of Style Hair Show and Competition. The event brought together local stylists, barbers, cosmetology schools, beauty entrepreneurs, and more for a day of live competition and creative expression at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

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‘We Need To Rally’: Deaunte Damper and Patti Hearn Talk Seattle Pride 2026 on Good Day Seattle

Grand Marshal Deaunte Damper and Seattle Pride Executive Director Patti Hearn joined Good Day Seattle this morning to discuss the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade set for Sunday, June 28. Detailing the celebration’s “Rally” theme, Hearn and Damper discussed the call for community solidarity and action.

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Unbound Health and Wellness: MarcusAllen Wells on Cultivating Community Through Vulnerability and Consistency

MarcusAllen Wells, a co-founder of Unbound Health and Wellness, recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to discuss his fresh, holistic perspective on the fitness industry in the Pacific Northwest. His journey into the wellness space was shaped by his experiences as an inner-city athlete and the personal challenges he faced after an injury.

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The Bridge for Black Portland: Tra’Renee’s Cultivation of Community, Joy, and Conversation

Northwest Media icon Tra’Renee has been holding down the media scene in Portland for nearly two decades. The Converge crew, including producer Juma Blaq and photographer Dean Bechard made the trip to the iHeartMedia studio in the Rose City to document Tra’Renee’s journey and keep Converge’s Portland love flowing.

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Why PNB's ‘Giselle’ is the Artistic Culture Shock Seattle Needs

Seattle, we need to talk about what’s about to go down at McCaw Hall with Pacific Northwest Ballet. If you're looking for where the intersection of raw history, athletic power, and absolute spectral drama lives this spring, you need to pull up to Pacific Northwest Ballet's production of Giselle, running April 10 through April 19, 2026.

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From Resilience to Wellness: Jordan Daisy’s Journey with Unbound Health and Wellness

Jordan Daisy, a co-founder of Unbound Health and Wellness and a published author, recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae.” Daisy discussed his 14-year prison sentence and how he viewed his incarceration as a period of intense preparation and growth centering fitness and wellness.

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Sixteen Years of Style: David Jefferson and Stackin Kickz Make Waves in Rose City Streetwear

David Jefferson, the visionary founder of Stackin Kickz in Portland, Oregon has been making major waves in the Rose City’s streetwear culture for sixteen years. The Converge Media crew, including producer Juma Blaq and photographer Dean Bechard, recently linked up with Jefferson to capture his impeccable aesthetic and incredible journey.

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Jumping for Justice: The Pure Joy and Energy of Double Dutch Divas

Focused on building friendship and fitness through the sport of double dutch, the organization Double Dutch Divas is a luminary of joy, creating spaces for kids and families to heal and move together. Not only is it a youth enrichment initiative, but also a force for community, confidence, and connection.

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Michaela Kyles on ‘The Work of Loving’ and Navigating Grief and Identity

In celebration of Women's History Month, the latest episode of “We Live in Color” highlighted the resilience of Black women through the personal journey of community healer, podcaster, and mother Michaela Kyles. Joining host Deaunte Damper, Kyles explored the deeply personal intersections of grief, motherhood, and spiritual identity.

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