When licensed therapist and author Ashley McGirt-Adair pulled up to The Pop-Up! in the Black Media Matters Studio on Tuesday, she discussed how racism, healthcare, and silence are literally killing Black people, and what we can do about it.  

On last night's episode of The Pop-Up! from Converge Media’s Black Media Matters Studio in downtown Seattle, host The Big O sat down with Justin Fogarty, co-founder and executive director of Talk A Mile.

Yesterday’s episode of the "Pop-Up!" broadcast, live from the Black Media Matter studio, took a serious turn as host "The Big O" sat down with Ibijoke “Ibi” Idowu, a candidate for President of the Seattle Education Association (SEA). With voting ending this Friday, Idowu joined the show to share her platform and the catalyst behind her run for leadership of the 5,500-member union.

Converge Media's fresh evening series, "The Pop-Up!", premiered on Monday with host The Big O and guests ProofNThePlay and Deaunte Damper.

The Big O, Converge Media co-founder and host of “The Big O Show,” joined KUOW’s Soundside this week with host Libby Denkmann for a discussion on Central District icon Rahwa Habte, Mayor Katie Wilson’s first 100 days, and a historic shift in Mariners baseball. 

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.

Seattle City officials and law enforcement leaders announced today that an arrest has been made in the shooting deaths of two students earlier this year in the Rainier Beach neighborhood.

Seattle Chief of Police Shon Barnes recently joined "The Big O Show" in the Black Media Matter Studio to discuss the recent surge in gun violence and its impact on the city's youth. According to Chief Barnes, data from the past year showed a 63% increase in juveniles aged 13 to 17 listed as suspects.

Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth recently joined “The Big O Show” to share her perspectives on the urgent need for a more empathetic, community-centered approach to the city’s ongoing gun violence crisis. 

Olympia, WA – A coalition of youth and advocates recently convened at the state capitol on Criminal Justice Advocacy Day. The event centered on criminal justice reform, with attendees urging lawmakers to prioritize healing and opportunity for those impacted by the legal system.

The Central District Art Walk recently transformed the historic Seattle neighborhood into a self-guided tour of art, culture, and commerce. The event, which has been running for about a year and a half, takes place every first Friday of the month to celebrate the overflowing creativity of the Central District and its artists. The theme for February’s edition of the art walk was “Black Love” in homage to Black History Month and Valentine's Day.

SEATTLE, WA — In the shadow of Seattle’s tech-driven prosperity lies a harrowing statistic that city leaders are finally being forced to confront: Seattle currently ranks second in the nation for the prevalence of sex trafficking. On Thursday, the Summit on Crime Survivors convened a coalition of survivors, advocates, and policymakers at Seattle City Hall to move beyond the "awareness" phase into increasing resources for survivors. 

“The Big O Show” recently hosted Tyrah Majors, a multi-hyphenate media powerhouse, two-time Emmy award-winning journalist, and anchor for ARC Seattle. Recognized on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list as one of the youngest Black women in America in a lead on-air position in a major US market, Majors shared her incredible journey that led to this massive milestone.

The Big O joined Seattle News Weekly on Thursday to discuss two significant issues in King County: the upcoming Reclaiming The Village event at Garfield High School this weekend and the ongoing nonprofit fraud concerns.  

Converge Media's Omari “The Big O” Salisbury recently joined his brother Chukundi Salisbury Sr. on the Mother's Justice Show on 1150 KKNW to discuss his new show, “The Big O Show,” the legacy of their parents, and the emotional toll of covering the Seattle protests. Chukundi was filling in as host for the show's incredible founder and his mother, Reverend Harriet Walden.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently joined "The Big O Show" to reflect on his term, the challenges he faced in office, and his vision for the city in light of the upcoming shift in power in January. 

“The Big O Show" recently hosted Anzhane Slaughter, the visionary and CEO of Young Black Homeowners (YBH), for a conversation with host The Big O about the importance of homeownership and the resources available to the Black community. Founded in 2022, YBH is a real estate education company dedicated to providing culturally relevant and trauma-informed home buyer education to guide buyers and sellers through the home-buying process.

Last Friday, the halls of Garfield High School felt a little different. In a room where the lights were dimmed, a surprise was waiting for Arron Murphy-Paine, the father of Amarr Murphy-Paine and CEO of Amarr’s Heart Foundation. As he walked in, he was met not just by students, but by a "Christmas tree" built entirely out of donation boxes.

Last night, The Big O joined Seattle News Tonight to discuss his recent conversation with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on “The Big O Show.” Salisbury shared his post-interview reflections, offered insight into the new administration's structural changes and its strategy for tackling chronic issues in the Chinatown International District (CID), including Little Saigon. 

Converge Media’s Omari Salisbury (The Big O) joined Good Day Seattle this morning to share his takeaways from his recent interview with Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on “The Big O Show.” With less than one month until Wilson is sworn in, Salisbury offered a look into what Seattleites can expect from the new administration, from Wilson’s management style, her approach to City Hall, and her priorities on public safety and homelessness. 

On a recent episode of "The Big O Show," The Big O interviewed Manny Santiago, the Chief of Equity and Community Partnerships for Washington Health Benefit Exchange, to provide essential updates and information about health insurance options in the state. The discussion emphasized the importance of applying for coverage, despite the perception that navigating health insurance can be a daunting maze.

By Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, Journalist Intern, The University of Washington - Seattle’s Mayor-elect Katie Wilson held her first transition meeting team Tuesday, Dec. 9 at El Centro De La Raza. Her 60-member team, which includes a group of student and youth advisors, convened to set the administration's initial agenda and priorities before taking office in January.