💔💔 Unika You Were The Light 💔💔
Some people only show up when the lights turn on.
Unika, you were the light.
Years ago—long before the cameras, the studios, or the broadcasts—when Converge was nothing more than a dream, You were right there beside us. Pushing us, believing in us, and seeing a vision before the world even knew our name.
You didn’t just support the dream... You helped design it. From building the very first set at Black Dot to styling us for The Morning Update Show, all the way up through our Black Media Matters studio—Unika, you brought the flavor, the style, and an undeniable magic to every space you stepped into.
A champion for Seattle youth, a brilliant creative force... but above all else, a rare, irreplaceable friend. A sister whose positivity and energy moved mountains.
Today, our hearts are heavy as we honor the life and legacy of a true queen. Unika Guilmet, your style, your spirit, and your love are forever woven into the fabric of Converge Media and the city of Seattle.
Rest in power, sister. We love you forever.
Your Converge Media Family
Live from the Black Media Matters Studios in downtown Seattle, The Pop-Up! host The Big O recently welcomed Sharron Hayes, the founder, CEO, and lead stylist behind the Puyallup-based hair studio Braided and Dreaded. Together, they discussed redemption, resilience, and the power of breaking generational curses. (Read more here)
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In other words “Great minds think alike” that’s all !
ALTHOUGH my reference point is 20+ years old and no one used this exact one prior to me 🤷🏾♂️ streetwears essence comes from flips and References. I just do my research prior too
#ThePopUp - Do you have a degree from YouTube University? Last week on The Pop-Up!, DJ T.A.B. dropped some insight into how she started to make a name for herself as a DJ in the largely male-dominated industry in Seattle. The answer? Learning on YouTube and a whole lot of hard work.
Watch DJ T.A.B.’s full interview on The Pop-Up! alongside Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward (@tdubcustoms) at https://t.co/GvgSs78NU4
Tune in to The Pop-Up! weekdays live at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.
#WWConverge #ThePopUp #BlackMediaMatters
#ThePopUp - Do you have a degree from YouTube University? Last week on The Pop-Up!, DJ T.A.B. dropped some insight into how she started to make a name for herself as a DJ in the largely male-dominated industry in Seattle. The answer? Learning on YouTube and a whole lot of hard work.
Watch DJ T.A.B.’s full interview on The Pop-Up! alongside Takiyah “T-Dub” Ward (@tdubcustoms) at https://t.co/GvgSs78NU4
Tune in to The Pop-Up! weekdays live at 9 p.m. on all Converge streaming platforms.
#WWConverge #ThePopUp #BlackMediaMatters
Walking with Ancestors, Leading with Love: Inside DeAunt’e Damper’s Powerful Pride Tribute
History wasn’t just made on Sunday—it was felt in every heartbeat, every shout, and every tear on the streets of Seattle.
Deaunte Damper stepped into his well-deserved place as the Grand Marshal of the Seattle Pride Parade, marking a monumental milestone as the first Black man born and raised in this city to hold this honor. But as Deaunte reminded us all, this wasn’t just a moment of celebration; it was a Rally. It was a movement.
This powerful video captures the profound emotional weight, the radiant joy, and the uncompromising truth brought to the pavement. From honoring the beautiful spirits of those we have lost—like Dwone Anderson-Young and Hiram Salisbury—to channeling the revolutionary words of Bayard Rustin, Sunday was a soulful reclamation of space, time, and dignity.
As Deaunte so beautifully and urgently declared: “This is not performative. This is so actionary. You want our rhythm, but you don’t want our blues... Prioritize us.” Let those words echo long after the confetti settles. We are standing up, standing together, and refusing to be ignored.
A massive, heartfelt thank you to Seattle Pride for this historic occasion and for amplifying the homegrown voices that lead, organize, and heal our city every single day.
Immense gratitude to the incredible Converge Media crew who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and behind the lens to capture the raw, beautiful essence of this day: Alaia D'Alesandro, Erik Kalligraphy, ProofNThePlay, Emilio Dominguez, and Mead Gill. Thank you for ensuring our stories are told with the dignity, color, and power they deserve.
#SeattlePride #WeLiveInColor #DeaunteDamper #HistoricMoment #BlackQueerExcellence #Rally2026 #WWConverge #BlackMediaMatters
He’s goes against all of the left and right wing stereotypes of black American men from the south. He is smart, culturally and politically aware of what’s going on, and he calls out racism while also understand the purpose of ownership. that’s why the main stream media doesn’t like him