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PHOTOS: Seattle Central Little League Celebrates Opening Day at Judkins Park
While the Mariners celebrated their first Steelhead Sunday of the season, Seattle Central Little League kicked things off with an opening day jamboree at Judkins Park and Playfield. The event brought together coaches, families, and young athletes for a vibrant parade and celebration of the game.
Black Achievement Washington To Host Inaugural Gala to Celebrate State-Wide Excellence
Black Achievement Washington (BAWA) has announced the organization’s first-ever state-wide Black Achievement Washington Gala, a black-tie event scheduled for June 27, 2026 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Fife, Washington.
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.
The Sanctuary Nights Series: A Toast to Women in Wine
By Ashleigh McCurdy - There are few experiences as timeless as gathering around a glass of wine. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Seattle, 13 women winemakers came together at the 2026 Women in Wine Taste Experience, hosted by Urban Connoisseurs at Osteria la Spiga. (Read more here)
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.
Back2Besa with Besa Gordon: An Art-Filled Episode Celebrating Creativity Across the PNW
This week on Back2Besa, we’re tapping into creativity in a whole different way. From Seattle to Spokane, this episode is all about how art shows up in our communities — not just as something to look at, but something you feel, experience, and connect through.
Besa Gordon Shares the Must-Try Foods at T-Mobile Park for Seattle Mariners Opening Day
By Besa Gordon - Baseball is BACK in Seattle tomorrow and if you’re pulling up to T-Mobile Park for opening day… just know the food lineup this year is doing what it needs to do. I got to hit the Seattle Mariners Food Preview with Cuddy and babyyyy… I’m telling you now, come hungry!
‘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.
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.
Your Voice Matters: An Invitation to Shape the Research on Workplace Neurodivergence
The modern workplace is demanding structural clarity, and a new research-driven platform, Workplace Neurodivergence, is stepping up to lead the conversation. This platform is dedicated to advancing how neurodivergent professionals are understood, supported, and empowered in their careers.
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.
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.
Deaunte Damper Announced as Seattle Pride 2026 Grand Marshal
Seattle Pride has officially announced that community activist Deaunte Damper will serve as a Grand Marshal for the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade, alongside the Seattle Torrent women's hockey team.
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.
Mayor Wilson Halts Surveillance Pilot Expansion Pending Privacy Audits
At a press conference at City Hall on Thursday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her decision to temporarily pause the expansion of the city’s Technology-Assisted Public Safety Pilot Program, also known as the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
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.
The Art of Partnership: Nyasia and Kwame Sarfo on Building a Long-Term Marriage
Nyasia and Kwame Sarfo, the founders of Love4ever24, recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to discuss their unique blend of lived experience and practical tools through their "marriage enrichment" business.
Besa Gordon Takes Us Inside the Mariners’ 2026 Food Preview at T-Mobile Park on Good Day Seattle
By Besa Gordon - Good Day Seattle this morning was giving FOODIE DREAMS. I got to pull up to the Mariners Food Preview at T-Mobile Park and babyyyy… when I say they understood the assignment this year?? They UNDERSTOOD so of course I had the share the foodie tea with my FOX 13 Seattle Good Day fam.
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.
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.