Buy Black, Give Back: Your Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide
The holidays are here, and this week, Back2Besa is giving you the ultimate guide to supporting Black excellence! We're celebrating our amazing entrepreneurs by revisiting our favorite Support Black Business segments—from mentorship and fashion to wine, soul food, wellness, and sneaker culture. Get ready to shop with purpose and invest in our community this holiday season!
From Recovery to Mentorship: Powerful Leaders Strengthening Our Communities
This week, Back2Besa dives into the stories of local leaders creating real change—from recovery and sisterhood to mentorship, youth empowerment, and men’s wellness. It’s a full-circle look at how our community shows up, heals, and grows together.
A Journey Through Hip Hop: D Smoke, Portland Vibes, Subway Cypher & Griot Party
This week on Back2Besa, we’re celebrating Hip Hop History Month with D Smoke, The Next 50 at KEXP, Portland’s Hip Hop Wine & Chill, Oblè Reed’s Chicago debut at Groundwaves, the Seattle Subway Cypher, The Griot Party Experience, and a look back at Red Bull’s Lords of the Floor.
The Back2Besa Friendship Edition: Real Friends, Good Food and Unforgettable Moments
Back2Besa celebrates friendship this week as Besa highlights the people who pour into her. From Spokane to Seattle to Belize, the episode features Lisa Gardner, Team Tells Ya, Abby, Latrice Williams, T-Dub, and Lanakila in a story of food, joy, travel, and connection.
Love, Legacy and Black Joy: OBK’s First Pour, Mattice Hoyt's Impact and College Dreams in Motion
This week on Back2Besa, we raise a glass to Tacoma’s first Black-owned winery, honor the legacy of Mattice Hoyt, spotlight Zara Jo Beauty Supply, chat with Harlem Globetrotter “Too Tall” Winston, celebrate local filmmakers at SCOPE Screenings, and visit the 8th Annual Black College Expo.
Back 2 Besa full episode: Nov 15
Highlighting the latest trends, inspiring stories and interviews with notable people; hosted by Besa Gordon.
From Vashon Island to Black Joy: Besa's Birthday Episode Full of Lessons and Love
Besa’s celebrating her birthday with peace, reflection, and good vibes! From a chill trip to Vashon Island and bonding with the Daddy Stroller Social Club, to wrestling moments, a skin update, and Black Joy — it’s all about growth, gratitude, and celebrating the journey.
From Spokane to Seattle: Artists, Soul Food, and Melanin-Rich Stories on Back2Besa
From Spokane’s Terrain 16 Art Festival to Seattle’s INSIDE open mic, Wally’s Northwest Soul, and Food With Melanin, this week Back2Besa is all about creativity, culture, and community across the Northwest.
Back 2 Besa full episode: Oct 25
Highlighting the latest trends, inspiring stories and interviews with notable people; hosted by Besa Gordon.
Culture, Connection & Community: Back2Besa Honors Legacy, Healing & Flavor Across WA
Besa Gordon celebrates community stories across Washington ? from Credible Messenger?s healing-centered training and the Suquamish Tribe?s baseball legacy to Fat?s & Buddy?s Chicken and Waffles and the artists preserving Seattle?s BLM mural through love and resilience.
Honoring the WOW Gallery: A Love Letter to Wonder of Women
This week on Back2Besa, Besa Gordon celebrates the Wonder of Women?s WOW Gallery. From the Juneteenth celebration to their final event, Besa revisits the moments that made WOW a sacred space for healing, joy, and sisterhood?and shares why ?Wonder is Coming.?
From Grand Openings to Soul on the Water: A Season of Joy at Seattle?s New Waterfront Park
Seattle?s new Waterfront Park is officially open, and Back2Besa is celebrating! From the grand opening and Soul on the Water, to Indigiqueer, the Disability Arts Festival, and new spots from Boon Boona Coffee and Molly Moon?s, we?re diving into a summer full of joy, culture, and community.
Passion into Purpose: Chef Red, Sharron Hayes & Seeds of Change
From Farm Fest?s gardens to Enterprise Nexus? business connections, Back2Besa explores culture, community, and joy. Chef Red shares her Southern flavor, Hip Hop Is Green brings beats and wellness, and Sharron Hayes shows how authenticity builds legacy.
A Besa Style Joy Ride: From Flavor to Healing, Discovering the Stops That Nourish Soul, Body, and Community
Besa takes you on a Besa Style joy ride, from Creole eats and vegan comfort food to movement at The Trap Lab, healing with Northwest Credible Messenger, and beauty at The Curl Garden and Lizzie Lou?s Too. Each stop shows how joy, purpose, and community fuel the journey.
Culture, community, and equity take center stage on this week?s episode of Back2Besa
From Cajun Fest in Kent to NAAM?s History Lives Here exhibit, Jerk Shack?s smoked ribeye sandwich, and Scope Screenings at Langston ? plus a Profiles in Black Leadership spotlight on Megan Mathews, Director of Washington?s Office of Equity.
Back2Besa: Dancing, Dining, and Celebrating Community with WeRise Wines, Baseball Beyond Borders, and Soul on the Water
From the joy of Afro Dance Camp to rooftop vibes with WeRise Wines, a flavor-packed ribeye at Jerk Shack, Soul on the Water at Pier 62, and the Baseball Beyond Borders showcase at T-Mobile Park?this week?s Back2Besa is all about culture, community, and connection.
Behind the Laughs:�Nate�Jackson?s Journey to the Big Stage
From Netflix specials to running one of the hottest comedy clubs in the PNW,�Nate�Jackson stops by Almost The Weekend to talk about his Just For Laughs win, the hustle behind his career, and why he always leaves the door open for others to shine.
Celebrating Community, Legacy, and Change on Back2Besa: From Legendary AF to The Postman
This week on Back2Besa, Besa takes you inside Legendary AF Part 2, rewinds to Boise for the NATAS NW Storytelling Workshop, cools off with Creamy Cone Caf?, joins Garfield?s first Reclaiming the Village Black Family Summit, and honors the legacy of The Postman.
Wings, Wellness & Wins: Community, Culture, and Kicks on Back2Besa
This week on Back2Besa, Besa Gordon dives into the Hot Wings & Soul Food competition, Seattle?s Big Day of Play, and AJ McQueen?s inspiring Griot Party Experience. She also takes you inside the grand reopening of Odessa Brown Children?s Clinic, Portland?s Indie Film Night, and Takiyah ?T Dub? Ward?s custom kicks for the Seattle Storm.
Back2Besa full episode: August 17
Highlighting the latest trends, inspiring stories and interviews with notable people; hosted by Besa Gordon.