By Ashleigh McCurdy - Last month, a few of my fellow Converge colleagues and I were invited to WeRise Wines in downtown Seattle for a private tasting of the new menu and wine pairings. What unfolded was an experience rooted in hospitality, thoughtful curation, and a larger mission centered on visibility and community. 

On a recent episode of "The Day with Trae," host Trae Holiday welcomed Lenny Howze Jr., Executive Director of the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, to discuss the transformative impact of horsemanship and community outreach. 

Yesterday, community activist Deaunte Damper joined The Mother’s Justice Show on 1150 KKNW with Converge Media co-founder Omari Salisbury, who filled in for the legendary Rev. Harriett Walden. The duo discussed Damper’s transformative work and its alignment with representing Seattle Pride. 

The Seattle/King County Clinic is returning to Seattle Center from April 23–26, 2026, offering the community free dental, vision, and medical care. This four-day event is the largest community-driven free health clinic of its kind in the United States, made possible by Seattle Center, Seattle Center Foundation, and thousands of volunteers.

On a recent episode of "The Day With Trae," host Trae Holiday welcomed former Washington State Representative for District 37 Dawn Mason to discuss Mason’s decades of advocacy and her unwavering commitment to the success of the next generation.

It’s been one week since the Steelheads returned to T-Mobile Park for the Seattle Mariners’ first Steelheads Sunday of the season. Photographers Paul Sanders and Erik Kalligraphy masterfully documented the game's joy and spirit as Converge Media celebrated this historic moment in a suite filled with family and friends in true Converge style.

Tomorrow, Monday, April 6th at 4 p.m., Chef Wally will host a planning session at his restaurant, Wally's Northwest Soul, that’s about creating a tangible roadmap for young Black men in Seattle as their livelihoods and safety continue to be threatened.

In a historic ceremony at City Hall last month, the city of Portland officially proclaimed November 30th as "DJ OG One Day," honoring local legend David Jackson, known professionally as DJ O.G. ONE. 

Get ready, Seattle—this isn't your grandmother’s opera. When Bizet first unleashed Carmen in 1875, it broke the rules, shocked the audience, and redefined musical drama. In May 2026, Seattle Opera isn't just reviving a classic, but reclaiming that radical, dangerous energy.

Hinton Publishing recently announced the release of The Power of the River, a memoir by Ed Taylor, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington.

This week on Back2Besa, host Besa Gordon is tapping all the way into baseball season and what it really means for the city of Seattle—on and off the field.

Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) recently hosted the Basketball Empowerment Camp Honoring Slick Watts at the Rainier Beach Community Center, creating an event that empowered underserved youth in sports and addressed an urgent need for collective healing in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood. 

Surge Reproductive Justice and My Time For Massage are teaming up to host Rooted in Care: Honoring the Black Maternal Health Experience, a documentary screening featuring The Ebony Canal, an NAACP Image Award-winning documentary narrated by Viola Davis. 

Jackie Vaughn, the Executive Director of Surge Reproductive Justice, recently joined host Deaunte Damper on “We Live in Color” to discuss the intersection of anti-racist organizing, Black maternal health, and the necessity of radical solidarity.

The City of Seattle has officially declared May as Creative and Creator Economy Month, marking a significant recognition of the creative industries as essential contributors to economic vitality, workforce development, and cultural identity across the state. 

In a recent interview on “The Day With Trae” with host Trae Holiday, artist Olwethu De Vos shared how her journey from a student of sculpture and glassblowing led her to develop a unique "sculptural drawing" signature that explores the deep connection between materiality and healing.

The Pacific Northwest’s cultural landscape is being redefined at the Seattle Art Museum. In its new exhibition, Beyond Mysticism, the museum is pulling back the curtain on a movement that was about far more than just mystic vibes—it was a raw, unfiltered response to the rapid industrialization and urban transformation of 20th-century Seattle.

Seattle JazzED, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering young people with music education, has just announced the new Femme Jazz Collab Workshop focused on empowering female-identifying musicians and more.

On a recent episode of “The Big O Show,” Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson discussed the city's ongoing public safety challenges and her administration's strategy for addressing gun violence.

The Pioneer Square neighborhood witnessed a resurgence earlier this month when a pop-up market took over the historic Grand Central Arcade, marking the beginning of a recurring series of markets planned for the spring and summer seasons. Converge Media co-founder Erik Kalligraphy was there to masterfully capture the artistic celebration.