On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host Deaunte Damper sat down with Jessica B. Thiessen, a project management professional and creative advocate. She discussed everything from rising utility bills to her upcoming community event, Sunrise Fair, happening this Saturday in Auburn, Washington.

On this week’s episode of The Mother’s Justice Show, host Omari Salisbury filled in for Rev. Harriett Walden to hold space with Sean Goode, the founder of Movement Makers, TED speaker, and a lighthouse for youth and gun violence prevention work.

On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed author, podcaster, and self-described "intuitive creative" Cinnamon Jovon to the Black Media Matters Studio.

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Sean Goode welcomed educator and thought leader Jerome Hunter to the Black Media Matters Studio. What followed was a meditation on masculinity, memory, and the intentional journey of making men. 

The premiere episode of All My Friends Are Dope officially dropped last month, and it did not disappoint. Hosted by Converge Media co-founder Erik Kalligraphy, this spin-off series of The Pop-Up! featured artistic duo Justin Pinder and LA (Language Arts).

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, Converge Media welcomed back a familiar face whose fingerprints are quite literally all over Seattle: Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward. From the iconic “Black Media Matters. Period.” wall inside the Converge studio to murals, footwear, and community activations across the city, Takiyah’s work has quietly shaped how Seattle sees itself. 

On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host The Big O sat down with two powerhouse curators of the Pacific Northwest: Warnessa "YaGirlNess" Victorian and Mr. Nyice Guy. The episode was a victory lap of local culture, diving into the heartwarming and hilarious origins of one of the region’s favorite community duos.

In a fast-paced, high-stress world, leadership often comes with a hidden cost: burnout, isolation, and decision fatigue. On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Dr. Tafona Ervin to discuss how her venture, the Ervin Consulting Group, is working to change that narrative. 

Priyanka Kulkarni, CEO of Casium, is redefining the immigrant professional experience by merging high-level AI with human expertise. She is tackling the systemic flaws in the U.S. immigration process that she personally navigated for over ten years.

Last night’s episode of The Pop-Up! was one of those rare conversations where we stopped worrying about the rundown and just followed the heart. Host The Big O sat across from multidisciplinary artist Damon Brown, also known as Creative Lou, inside the Black Media Matters Studio.

On this week’s Mother’s Justice Showon KKNW 1150AM, I sat in for my mom, Rev. Harriett Walden, and we dug into an issue that sits right at the intersection of justice, survival, and dignity in Seattle: housing.

Juneteenth is a day of reflection, celebration, and honoring those who continuously push the needle forward for racial equity. This past Juneteenth, the atmosphere at T-Mobile Park was electric, wrapped in history, and dedicated to uplifting one of King County’s most passionate advocates: Deaunte Damper.

In a recent appearance on The Pop-Up, Harold Fields, the founder of the Seattle-based fusion concept Umami Kushi, shed light on the systemic challenges facing small businesses in Seattle’s South End. Fields voiced perspectives on city policy, public transit inequities, and economic exclusion of marginalized communities.

The Capitol Hill community recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening and official ribbon-cutting ceremony of Unbound Health & Wellness, a new facility dedicated to physical fitness, mental strength, and holistic well-being.

The Western Washington Realists (WWR) are set to host their upcoming Community Impact Day on Sunday, June 28th, an event dedicated to connecting South King County residents with a variety of essential resources and expert guidance.

In a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Ida Keeley, a candidate running for State Representative in Washington’s 39th Legislative District.

In a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host Deaunte Damper sat down for an emotionally resonant conversation with community leader and consultant Sean Goode. Goode joined Damper to unpack the complexities of leadership and mental health and share the core philosophy behind his latest endeavor, Movement Makers.

Laura Clise, the founder and CEO of Intentionalist, recently joined The Pop-Up to share her insights on local economic development and the launch of an exciting new initiative designed to drive economic inclusion: the Special Edition Buy Black Card. 

Former Washington State Representative and educator Jesse Johnson joined host Deaunte Damper and fellow guest Cortez Charles on The Pop-Up! to discuss leadership, community, and the importance of Black men's mental health.

As we celebrate Seattle Pride 2026, we are witnessing an alignment that proves that when institutions and community leaders work together, we can bridge the gap in health equity. That’s why Seattle Pride 2026 Grand Marshal and We Live In Color host Deaunte Damper is partnering with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) HIV Program.