Tamica Gant, a registered nurse and the founder and CEO of Abundance Health LLC, recently joined The Pop-Up! with hosts The Big O and Deaunte Damper to discuss systemic healthcare disparities, community advocacy, and the growth of the annual BIPOC Health and Wellness Fair, happening this Saturday. 

Live from the Black Media Matters Studios in downtown Seattle, The Pop-Up! host The Big O recently welcomed Sharron Hayes, the founder, CEO, and lead stylist behind the Puyallup-based hair studio Braided and Dreaded. Together, they discussed redemption, resilience, and the power of breaking generational curses.

If you are anywhere near Pioneer Square during Seattle Art Fair week (July 23–26, 2026), you need to pull up to Colman Commons. Ward—the visionary behind Seattle’s iconic 2020 Black Lives Matter street mural and the founder of the Pacific Northwest's premier sneaker care facility, The Re-Sole 206—is debuting her first-ever solo exhibition: The RETROspective.

On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Dr. Dana Nickson, an assistant professor at the University of Washington (UW) College of Education. The conversation shed a bright light on the often behind-the-scenes work of educators who bridge academic theory with real-world community organizing.

Seattle's waterfront is set to transform into the ultimate hub for athletic excellence and community spirit this summer. Seattle Basketball Weekend returns from July 31 to August 2, 2026, as a celebration of community, health, and mentorship. 

By Omari Salisbury - On this week’s episode of the Mother’s Justice Show on 1150 AM KKNW, I sat down with Judge Nyjat Rose‑Akins, a King County District Court pro tem judge who is now running to make it official and be elected to the bench.

Andrea Suarez, the founder of the grassroots organization We Heart Seattle, recently appeared on The Pop-Up! in the Black Media Matter Studio where she dove into her experience as a community organizer and Belltown resident fighting for major changes in public safety in the Emerald City. 

The Pop-Up! host Omari Salisbury recently welcomed Anzhane Slaughter, the visionary founder and CEO of Young Black Homeowners (YBH), to the Black Media Matters Studio.

Community organizer and cultural curator Prince Reece recently appeared on The Day With Trae with host Trae Holiday to discuss the origins of his advocacy and share details about the upcoming 2026 Skyway Nia Festival. 

Multi-disciplinary artist Cal Bonner returned to the Black Media Matters studios for a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, hosted by The Big O. Over an expansive, emotionally raw interview, the Seattle-based creative entrepreneur opened up about his creative journey, past public controversies, struggles with accountability, and how fatherhood has radically elevated his life frequency.

The wait is over, Seattle. After nearly a year, healing arts studio Inside’s Open Mic Night is officially back, and this time, they’re planting roots. Starting Friday, July 31st, Inside has found its forever home at Colman Commons. This return isn’t just a restart; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the voices that make our city incredible. 

The energy in downtown Seattle's Black Media Matter studio was high when Seattle recording artist Mafi D joined The Pop-Up! The hip-hop artist showed his authenticity, sharing insights on his evolving career, recent national breakthroughs, and the deep brotherhood fueling his rise.

Seattle’s creative landscape is shifting, and Curtis "Cuddy" Delgardo II is right at the epicenter of the movement. The creative executive, artist manager, and producer recently sat down with host The Big O on The Pop-Up!

As the minds behind Mediums Collective, a Seattle-based clothing brand and creative studio, brothers Roger and Cesar Maldonado recently sat down on All My Friends Are Dope with host Erik Kalligraphy to share how their streetwear empire has evolved from a simple clothing line into a radical vehicle for community storytelling and self-discovery.

On a recent episode of The Mother’s Justice Show, host Omari Salisbury sat down with local community leader, consultant, and self-described sports junkie Alicia Crank. Their conversation pulled back the curtain on the reality of Black leaders navigating traditionally white institutional spaces.

Journalist and South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Harrison Green recently brought his signature depth, wit, and reflective energy to the latest episode of The Pop-Up!. Filling in for regular host The Big O, Deaunte Damper guided a conversation that touched on local economics, utility rate hikes, environmental justice, and the heavy emotional weight of the 4th of July.

In a world dominated by social media validation and curated public personas, the act of simply being yourself has somehow become a radical performance. This was the central theme of an introspective conversation on a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, where host The Big O sat down with community leader, TED speaker, and founder of Movement Makers, Sean Goode.

Seattle is widely recognized as the global capital of coffee, but for Efrem Fesaha, the founder and CEO of Boon Boona Coffee, the true story of coffee begins thousands of miles away in East Africa.

Port of Seattle Commission President Ryan Calkins recently joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! to discuss the rapidly shifting economic landscape of Washington state. Calkins provided an extensive look at how global politics, artificial intelligence, and a massive transition to sustainable energy are reshaping the region's workforce and infrastructure.

In an inspiring episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed two prominent Pacific Northwest community leaders: Jackie Vaughn, Executive Director of Surge Reproductive Justice, and Myesha Mitchell, owner of My Time for Massage.