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A Legacy Beyond Fried Chicken: Converge Celebrates Lewis Rudd on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage
In a moment of pure community celebration and rich Seattle history, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, recently made a special appearance on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.
Water for Elephants: A Solo Date, a Little Wonder, and One of My Top Five Shows
By Ashleigh McCurdy - I love a good solo date. There is something beautiful about making time for yourself, choosing an experience simply because it interests you, and fully enjoying it. On Tuesday night, I treated myself to Water for Elephants at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, and let me tell you, this theater girly left absolutely amazed.
Angelica Marie Talks Creative Evolution and Of Sand and Sea Fashion Show on The Day With Trae
Artist and founder of the Black & Brown Beauty Collective Angelica Marie recently appeared on The Day With Trae with guest host Deaunte Damper to dive into her mission at the Collective and the upcoming Of Sand and Sea fashion show.
Dr. Angela Griffin on Black Power, Eradicating Poverty, and Why Saturday’s Gala is a Must-Attend Moment
When The Big O Show goes live on Converge Media, it isn't an everyday occurrence. We save it for moments of immense gravity and community significance. Sitting down in the Black Media Matters Studio with Dr. Angela Griffin, Chief Executive Officer of Byrd Barr Place, delivered exactly that.
Carrying the Baton Together: Emijah Smith Honors Grassroots Leadership at Excellence in Advocacy 2026
Nearly a hundred Black women, community leaders, elders, and youth recently gathered at the Mount Baker Community Club for Excellence in Advocacy 2026. The event was a moving convergence dedicated to honoring grassroots service, intergenerational solidarity, and building long-term political power.
Centering Sisterhood: Inside the Culminating Women in Wellness Dinner at Colman Commons
When Black women are supported to rest and heal, entire communities flourish. Earlier this year, Colman Commons hosted an extraordinary gathering that marked the conclusion of a transformative health journey.
Elisha Michelle Takes the Reins on Monday Nights at Black Media Matters Studio
Is it feeling a little legendary in here? Cultural curator and icon Elisha Michelle premiered her new show The Pop-Up! Presents: The Legendary Dope Show live from the Black Media Matters Studio last week, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Celebrating Black Excellence and Rock Legacy: Black and Loud Fest Marks Its 5th Anniversary
Celebrating music, culture, and community, Neumos recently hosted the fifth annual Black and Loud Fest. Designed to center Black-fronted artists, rock bands, and musicians, the festival provided a platform where culture and genre-defying music took the spotlight.
Reflecting On Terrain 17 Preview Night: Art, Inspiration, and Connecting Spokane to Seattle
Last night in Spokane, Washington, Colman Commons Executive Director Ashleigh McCurdy and the Converge Media team stepped into the creative whirlwind of Terrain 17 Preview Night ahead of tonight’s Main Terrain event.
Converge On The Road: Pit Stops, Stories, and Scenic Vistas on the Way to Terrain 17
Like clockwork, the first weekend of October means that the Converge Media and Colman Commons team is on the road again for our sixth annual trek across Washington State to Terrain 17, the inland Northwest’s largest multimedia art festival in Spokane.
Did You Feel It? Small Earthquake Strikes Washington This Week
An Earthquake? In Washington? What are the odds? Turns out the odds are high. Washington experiences hundreds of small earthquakes each year, and several of them are large enough to feel.
Cal Bonner’s ‘Creation Over Elimination’ Solo Exhibition To Debut at Colman Commons
The Pioneer Square Art Walk isn’t ready for what’s about to go down. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st, Colman Commons is proud to present "Creation Over Elimination," the highly anticipated debut solo exhibition from acclaimed Seattle painter Cal Bonner.
PHOTOS: My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle Champion Black Women’s Rest and Community Power
Black women are worthy of wellness, rest, and unconditional care. These moments capture the culmination of an extraordinary 8-week journey dedicated to centering Black women's physical and mental health, thanks to My Time For Massage and BWELL Seattle.
Central District Residents Share Input at Police Chief Search Listening Session
As Seattle conducts a nationwide search for a new chief of police, Mayor Katie Wilson’s office is turning to the public in a series of listening sessions in North, Central, and South Seattle. Central District community members filled Campion Ballroom at Monday evening’s session, the second in a three-part series.
Empowering Community and Economic Mobility: Niecko Glover On The Upcoming Enterprise Nexus 2026
Seattle native, community leader, and Enterprise Nexus co-founder Niecko Glover is bringing professionals, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders together for the upcoming Enterprise Nexus 2026, hosted in partnership with the Seattle Public Library.
Finding Balance and Purpose: Jeanne Misha Carter Takes the Stage on ‘Crank Up The Volume’
The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume host Alicia Crank recently sat down with martial artist, reporter, and photography Jeanne Misha Carter in the Black Media Matters Studio.
Fremont Fridays Blackout Night Celebrates PNW Black Creatives and Culture
Seattle’s creative scene shone brightly last month when week 10 of Fremont Fridays brought Blackout Night to LTD Bar & Grill in Fremont. Hosted by community advocate Deaunte Damper, the evening celebrated Black artists, directors, founders, and local culture from across the Pacific Northwest.
At Our Table: My Afternoon with Lewis Rudd at Colman Commons
By Ashleigh McCurdy - Some afternoons remind me exactly why we opened the doors to Colman Commons. Recently, Lewis Rudd, co-founder and CEO of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, joined host Keisha Credit here for an exclusive interview on The Pop-Up! at the Colman Commons Backstage.
Takiyah Ward Talks Art, Entrepreneurship, and Social Justice on The Mother’s Justice Show
Seattle artist, entrepreneur, and community leader Takiyah Ward, also known as “TDUB,” recently joined guest host Omari Salisbury on The Mother's Justice Show for a conversation on the evolution of Black art, grassroots leadership, and cultural preservation in the Pacific Northwest.
PHOTOS: Lewis Rudd Honored at The Colman Commons Backstage
The Colman Commons Backstage recently welcomed one of the Emerald City’s most impactful leaders: Lewis Rudd, CEO and co-founder of Ezell’s Famous Chicken.
