Back2Besa full episode: July 13
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Back2Besa full episode: July 13

Back2Besa episode 202, hosted by Deaunte Damper, is a jam-packed show featuring a variety of segments. We head down i5 to Tacoma for the South Sound Music Festival, highlighting local artists and community engagement. The episode also explores the Complexity exhibit at King Street Station, showcasing influential graffiti artists. Additionally, it includes segments on youth empowerment, such as the Young and Talented Showcase at Black and Tan Hall and a performance from STG's Elevate program. The show also addresses serious issues like gun violence, with coverage of Garfield High School's Purple and White Day assembly and the Traffic Jam for Peace initiative. It also revisits a segment on the closing of N The Kutt Dance Studio, emphasizing its impact on young dancers.

Back2Besa full episode: July 6
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Back2Besa full episode: July 6

Guest host Deaunte Damper is back this week, and he heads to Capitol Hill for Scope Screenings and then goes to Spokane for their Juneteenth celebrations; we head back to Renton for a Unity Walk against gun violence with Dr. James E. Sears III, and then down to the Neptune Theatre for STG’s Elevate and spotlight spoken word Maya Michelle Russell. Besa Gordon gets her Native Drip on and a personal tour by Colleen Echohawk at Eighth Generation; we take a look back at the Lavender Rights Project’s Black Trans Comedy Fest staring TS Madison, POCAAN’s Pridefest Concert, and Seattle’s 50th Annual Pride Parade, where Deaunte Damper delivered the Call to Action!

Back2Besa full episode: June 29
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Back2Besa full episode: June 29

This week on Back2Besa, guest host Deaunte Damper steps in to bring viewers uplifting stories from the community while Besa Gordon takes a break to focus on her health. The episode features a visit to the WOW Gallery and Jimi Hendrix Park for Juneteenth celebrations, a chat with Chef Tina Fahnbulleh for some West African cuisine at Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen, and a trip to the Rose City for Cool Nutz's record release and birthday party. The episode also includes a catch-up with youth spoken word artist Jazzmin Barrett for Youth Unfiltered and a segment from Ground Zero Radio featuring Seattle Hip Hop legends Black Stax.

Back2Besa - National Poetry Month Spotlight: Insights from Acacia Salisbury
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Back2Besa - National Poetry Month Spotlight: Insights from Acacia Salisbury

In honor of National Poetry Month, Besa Gordon engaged in a captivating conversation with Acacia Salisbury, a producer at Converge Media and a talented poet. Acacia's journey with poetry began at the tender age of 7 when her grandmother introduced her to the renowned poet and author Maya Angelou. Together, they delved into the origins of National Poetry Month, Acacia's personal journey with poetry, the vibrant poetry community in Seattle, and strategies for crafting a poem each day.

Back2Besa full episode: March 12
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Back2Besa full episode: March 12

Besa Gordon sits down with Back2Besa love and relationships coach Debrena Jackson-Gandy to talk about “The State Of The Union” love and relationships union, that is. In this interview, Debrena talks about the breakdown in marriage and relationships, why dating apps have caused a downward spiral in communication for new relationships, how to reignite passion and communication in relationships, what makes someone a “good date” and more.