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Converge Media wants you to support Black business

caption: Converge Media's Besa Gordan with Soundside host Libby Denkmann
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Converge Media's Besa Gordan with Soundside host Libby Denkmann
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What does it take to run a thriving business in Washington?

Lately, for a number of business owners around the Sound , the answer seems to be “too much.”

January has seen the closure of a number of long time Black owned businesses in the Seattle area – including Jackson’s Catfish Corner and Flowers Just-4-U in Seattle’s Central District, Plum Bistro in Capitol Hill, La Familia in Des Moines, and Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club in Tacoma. 

When faced with a rising number of Black-owned businesses saying “we can’t do this anymore” Converge Media didn’t just stand by. They launched a campaign to turn things around.

This month, the local media organization announced a push to support Black businesses across the Sound.

Converge Media's Besa Gordan tells us about the effort and the struggles she's hearing from Black business owners.

Guest:

Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa on Fox13 and FOX Soul/Personality and Digital Manager with Converge Media


Related Links:

Support Black Businesses - Converge Media

Flora & Fauna: A Pioneer Square Gem Struggles Amidst Economic Downturn

Ashanti Mayfield and Creamy Cone Cafe at a Crossroads

Besa's recs:

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