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Thursday, June 26 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Legendary Hall of Fame NBA Player and Coach Lenny Wilkens had an amazing piece on his life and career chronicled on the front page of the Seattle Times Sports Section last Sunday. He comments on his playing and coaching days in the NBA, his commitment to uplifting his community and his college playing days and his stint in the US Army. Learn more here: https://www.seattletimes.com/.../how-lenny-wilkens-will.../*Former Washington State Senator Adam Kline was instrumental in getting legislation passed to change the name of King County from William Rufus DeVane King to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. County. In 1986 King County Council members Ron Sims (D) and Bruce Laing (R) passed a resolution in 1986 changing the county's name to MLK. However, only the state legislature could change the name of a county. Then Senator Kline introduced legislation eight times between 1999-2005. On April 14, 2005 Governor Kristine Gregoire signed the bill officially changing the name to MLK County.* Digene Farrar is an Author, Speaker, Nurse, Actor, Model, Advocate for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and an Active Supporter of Survivors. She will be present at Women Of Wonder (WOW) Dear Sista, A Call To Heal. Virtual Healing Circle on Saturday, June 28 9:00-11:00 am (PDT).Live on zoom. Free to register, TheWonderofWomen.org.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, June 19 on Urban Forum Northwest, guests include: Dow Constantine, CEO, Sound Transit Joyce Walker is being inducted into the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.Ramon Bryant Braxton, the Conductor of Songs of Black Folk Urban Forum Northwest Streams live on 1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook @Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, June 12 on Urban Forum Northwest:* Tracy Brown of the Equity Leadership Collaborative, Nyema Clark, Executive Director of Nurturing Roots, Seattle Black Panther Party Co Founders Aaron Dixon and Elmer Dixon comment on the King County Black Panther Park and Garden. The park will be located in the Skyway Neighborhood. Myron Curry a local Artist/Muralist has been designated to paint the "All Power to the People" mural.*Arif Khatib, Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame and Bill North of the North Legacy Project invites you to the Seattle Special Induction and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 21 11:00 am-2:00 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Joyce Walker and Charles Dudley are two of the inductees.*Teresa Everett, Director, Public Relations & Research Development invites you to the organizations "Let's Come Together" she wants you to Celebrate JuneTeenth Wednesday, June 18 5-8 pm at the Rainier Beach Community Center.*Omer Qureshi, CEO, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative provides an update on this very successful program that is seeking to have one million dollars of state funds designated for the program returned to Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative.Urban Forum Northwest Streams live on 1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, June 5 on Urban Forum Northwest:*The Nelson Mandela Exhibit is on full display at Seattle's Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) May 24-September 7. The following individuals were deeply involved in Seattle's Anti-Apartheid movement and they will share a few moments of their activities and actions against Apartheid. My guest were Co Chairs of the Seattle Coalition Against Apartheid Maryamu Eltayeb Givens and Gerald Lenoir, Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Pastor, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church & Founder, Black Dollar Days Task Force; Anti- Apartheid Organizer Rick Harwood, and Anthony Long, MOHAI, Executive Associate & Board Relations Manager.*Lenny Wilkens, National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame Player & Coach has a street named for him just South of Climate Pledge Arena and now there will be a statute of Coach Wilkens in front of Climate Pledge soon. Like many of us he's waiting for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to announce that we will finally have another NBA team. Remember the 1979 NBA Champions, yes the Seattle Super Sonics.*Robert E. Nesbitt was a DJ at radio station KYAC and he will reflect on his relationship and mentor ship that he received fro the late Lee Carter.*Corey Perkins, Founder, C ME a Men's Health & Wellness Group that meets at the Renton Library. there were sixty participants ant his last meeting.Urban Forum Northwest Streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us for archived programs and relevant information at www.urbanforunw.com. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, May 29 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Congressman Adam Smith (D) 9th CD, Ranking Member House Armed Services Committee is dedicated to building an inclusive community, which means creating jobs and making our communities affordable and safe for all. Ensuring access to quality education and healthcare.* Attorney Lem Howell, Civil Rights Attorney, Emeritus comments on the state of political affairs in the USA today and elaborates on the "Constitutional Crisis" that he has analyzed. He will comment on the court actions repealing the desires of President Donald Trump.*Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa (D) 11th-LD was responsible for advancing funding for the Charles Mitchell Reparations Study by placing the $300,000.00 in the senate budget that passed unanimously in the senate. Former Representative Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Sr Co- Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) played a key role in Senator Hasegawa's funding request.*Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04 ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet along with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Re-Introduced Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act. As a part of Congressman Johnson's ongoing effort to protect and bolster the U.S. Supreme Court's independence, impartiality and accountability.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, May 22nd on Urban Forum Northwest:Anthony Long, Executive Associate & Board Relations Manager, Seattle's Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) Veltry Johnson and Vivian Phillips worked with the late Lee Carter at KYAC radio decades ago. They comment about the late newscaster.Former Washington State Representative Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on Governor Bob Ferguson signing legislation funding the Washington State Reparations Study. Gauri Gupta is leading Washington State Department of Health's statewide campaigns for 988-the Suicide and Mental Health Lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, May 15 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Washington State Representative Mia Su Ling Gregerson-Dahle (D)-33rd LD as put $300,000.00 in the state budget for a study on Reparations for the 400,000 Washington State African Descendant of US Chattel Slavery. Charles Mitchell was a young slave that was transported to the state by his slave master from Maryland. Puget Sound had an "Underground Railroad".*Former Washington State Representative Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr.,Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) has been one on the forces for Reparations and has used his political savvy and commitment to get a resolution passed at the June 23, 2024 Washington State Democratic Convention that had a Reparations Resolution pass 1,092-1 to have the Governor Jay Inslee sign an Executive Order to establish the Charles Mitchell Commission to study reparations.*Reverend Malando Redeemer, President, Tacoma WA Branch NAACP and serves as Youth and Young Adult Pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church in Tacoma. He had an op ed posted in the Tacoma News Tribune today in support of Governor Bob Ferguson signing a Reparation study funding proposal that is supported by Senator Bob Hasegawa (D)-11th LD and by Representative Mia Su-Lin Gregerson-Dahle .*Olympia Washington Mayor Dontae Payne signed the first Resolution passed by the Olympia Wa city council that encouraged then Governor Jay Inslee to sign an Executive Order to establish the Charles Mitchell Commission on Reparations. He will comment on the current status of the Reparations Study.*Attorney Eric Fournier is representing Brian "Hakiym" Simpson a Cal Fire-trained wildland firefighter, father of four, poet and community advocate. In June, 2024 while off duty during wildfire season in Oregon Hakiym was violently attacked by a white firefighter. The aggressor shouted racial slurs, threw the first punch and chased him. In court the aggressor admitted to starting the altercation and was on drugs. The all white jury sentenced Hakiym to 70 months in Jail.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at 1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, May 8 on Urban Forum Northwest:* Eric Evans, Treasurer, Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI) is an organization that knows diversity is not their problem-it is our promise. Treasurer Evans invites you to support their fund raising efforts that will be beneficial to promising students.*Sophia Benalfew, Executive Director, Ethiopian Community in Seattle is hosting the Housing Justice & Community Power Summit on Friday, May 16 9:30 am-11:45 am at the Ethiopian Community of Seattle 8323 Rainier Avenue South. Agnes Navarro, Executive Director, Filipino community of Seattle will be panelist. Sameth Mell is one of the organizers for the event. The summit will feature remarks by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Adam Smith, State Senator Rebecca Saldana, King County Council Chair Girmay Zahilay, Seattle City Council members Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Mark Solomon and Sunaree Marshall Director, King County Housing and Community Development (HCD). There will be a panel of Government and Institutional Partners.*Retired Seattle Black Firefighters Clarence Williams who was also past president of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters and now serves as president of the Northwest Retired Black Firefighters Association comments on his expectations of MLK County Superior Court Judge Josephine Wiggs-Martin ruling will be on the questionable sale of the 23rd & East Pike Street property that was paid for by the retired Black Firefighters. He will be joined by Seattle's first Black Firefighter and first Black Chief of the Seattle Fire Department Claude Harris. Attorney Yohannes Sium has represented the retired and Seattle Firefighters who opposed the sale of the property and he will comment on this case.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, May 1 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Bishop Prentis Johnson, Pastor, Greater Christ Temple Church, Tacoma WA in partnership with HumanGood Affordable Housing will develop 63 units of affordable housing for low income senior citizens making 30% and 50% of the area income. The development is located on 21st and Yakima in Tacoma.*Attorneys Keith Armstrong and Diane Clarkson have been leaders of the Pierce County Minority Bar Association, Attorney Clarkson is a past president of the association and Attorney Armstrong is the current treasurer. They are sponsors of the Saturday May 3 10 am-1 pm Youth and Law Forum that will be held the Eastside Community Center.*Juan Jose Bocanegra comments on the significance of Cinco de Mayo (May 5). The Battle of Puebla that took place on May 5, 1862 near Puebla de los 'Angeles during the French intervention into Mexico.*Michael Jordan grew up in the hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. He is a Tacoma UW Alumnus and is using his skills to help Black owned businesses in the Puget Sound area. He is often a host of the Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective Saturday morning meetings and is a regular contributor.*Attorney Yohannes Sium and Plaintiff Clarence Williams comment on the Friday, May 2 1:00 pm court hearing in MLKing County Superior Court Judge Josephine Wiggs Courtroom at the Kent Regional Justice Center regarding the disposition of property that was sold illegally.*Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza invites to their Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 3 11am-5 pm the festivities will be held at 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival Street Seattle 98144.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, April 24 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Seattle Port Commissioner Fred Felleman is a senior member of the Seattle Port Commission. He has served on the Commission for the past six years. He has been focused on the environmental impact of the cruise ships in the port. He has been a leader in the advancement of maritime safety.*Dominique Alex, CEO of Mary's Place, an organization working to ensure that no child sleeps outside by centering equity and opportunity for women and families. Mary's Place operates 24/7 emergency shelters in King County with beds for families. Mary's Place outreach team works with unsheltered families bringing supplies and housing resources.*Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective comments on the inner workings of the fifty year plus organization that meets every Saturday of the year. The Black Collective thrives because the passionate individuals who step forward to lead and serve. The primary committees of the Black Collective are :Economics-Education-Political.*Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the continued assault of programs and opportunities for minority businesses. With the latest blow to the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the agency has downsized to three employees. A front page story in this weeks Seattle Medium regarding the downsizing of MBDA features comments by Congresswoman Maxine Waters.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, April10 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Kendra Liddell, Community Engagement Coordinator, Central District Community Preservation Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka the Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development invites you their Spring Forward:Brunch for Black Economic Brilliance that will be held on Saturday, April 19.*Former State Representative Velma Veloria is Chair of the King County International Airport Coalition, she will be joined by coalition members Alice Fong, Sameth Mell, and Jan Edrozo. They comment on the the environmental pollution that is harming residents in that part of the city/county. They will host a community meeting on Friday, April 11 at 4:00pm at the Duwamish River Community Hub.*Amani Harris is president of the Seattle Breakfast Group (www.breakfastgroup.org) and he will be joined by Andre Taylor, Committee Chair, Knowledge Exploration Exposure Program (KEEP) (www.keeprg.org), Andre' Taylor, Co Chair, KEEP, Jerome Hunter, Educator and Consultant, and Shawn Armour, Interim Executive Director, Project M. I. S. T. E. R: Male Involvement & Service To Encourage Responsibility (www.projectmister.org). The organization will sponsor their Annual "Tie One ON" Friday, April 11 at 10:30 am at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Seattle Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones is the Key Note Speaker. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown are on the program. Jesse Jones will be the MC.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, April 3 on Urban Forum Northwest *Lance Lyttle has served as Managing Director of Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for the last nine years. He has guided the airport expansion and did an outstanding job at one the nations busiest airports. Lance is leaving to take the top job at the Orlando Florida Airport. He comments on his time at SEA TAC.*Shaude' Moore, CEO, Central District Community Preservation Development (CDCPDA) aka the Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development comments on the status of the center and shares that 37th District Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos has proposed $500,000.00 for the agency in the house budget.*State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D) 37th LD comments on the the long session and the obstacles local governments face with the changes at the national level. She has been a supporter of the Central District Community Preservation Development Authority (CDCDPA) and Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative, a technology training program.*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) reveals the details for the April 4 "Day of Remembrance" that recognizes the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of the the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will be held on Friday, April 4 at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ beginning at 5:30 pm.*Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) has been advocating for a study on Reparations for African Descendants of the United States Chattel Salves. There is a question if there will state funds available for the study. At the June 23, 2024 Democratic Convention 1,092 Democratic Delegates voted for a resolution to have Governor Jay Inslee sign an Executive Order to establish a Commission to study Reparations. The Washington State Commissioners on African American Affairs voted unanimously at their September 13, 2024 meeting for an Executive Order to establish the CommissionUrban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, March 27 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM : *Ryan Calkins, Seattle Port Commissioner, Position 1 he is an advocate for the environment and has a commitment towards fostering economic development, ensuring that the prosperity generated in our region benefits all communities. *Mike Bethea, Legendary Basketball Coach at Seattle's Rainier Beach High School just celebrated his/school's tenth Washington State Basketball Championship. Many of Coach Bethea's players have succeeded at the college level and in the NBA like his assistant coach Jamal Crawford who returned to help out after his successful NBA career. *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, Kent WA comments on the importance of acknowledging the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and comment on how Project 2025 is being implemented. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle MLK County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) updates the organizations "Day of Remembrance" on Friday, April 4, the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of MLK in Memphis, Tennessee. The event will be held at Holgate Street Church of Christ with a 5:30 dinner and the program will begin at 6:30 pm. *Carmelle Bias, Founder & CEO, Women In Business Expo Group (WIBEG) invites you to their Annual Leadership Luncheon 2025 that will be held Saturday, April 5 11:00 am-3:00 pm (PDT) at Seattle's Southeast Senior Center. The Guest Speaker will former University of Washington Football Star Robert "Spider" Gaines of the RSG Foundation. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Thursday, March 27 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM:*Ryan Calkins, Seattle Port Commissioner, Position 1 he is an advocate for the environment and has a commitment towards fostering economic development, ensuring that the prosperity generated in our region benefits all communities.*Mike Bethea, Legendary Basketball Coach at Seattle's Rainier Beach High School just celebrated his/school's tenth Washington State Basketball Championship. Many of Coach Bethea's players have succeeded at the college level and in the NBA like his assistant coach Jamal Crawford who returned to help out after his successful NBA career.*Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, Kent WA comments on the importance of acknowledging the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and comment on how Project 2025 is being implemented.*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle MLK County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) updates the organizations "Day of Remembrance" on Friday, April 4, the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of MLK in Memphis, Tennessee. The event will be held at Holgate Street Church of Christ with a 5:30 dinner and the program will begin at 6:30 pm.*Carmelle Bias, Founder & CEO, Women In Business Expo Group (WIBEG) invites you to their Annual Leadership Luncheon 2025 that will be held Saturday, April 5 11:00 am-3:00 pm (PDT) at Seattle's Southeast Senior Center. The Guest Speaker will former University of Washington Football Star Robert "Spider" Gaines of the RSG Foundation.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, March 20 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:* Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho was elected to the Port Commission in 2019 and Commission President in 2023. He was the youngest and first person of color to be elected as Commission President since the founding of the Port in1911. His priorities include creating economic opportunity, promoting environmental sustainability, equity and inclusion.*Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington State and she is a fourth-generation Seattleite. Her grandparents migrated to Seattle from Louisiana and Arkansas. The organization is committed to the acquisition, preservation, and sharing of archived collections relating to the history and legacy of Black people across Washington State.*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County MLK Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's "Day of Remembrance" on April 4, the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program will be held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ, Minister Jimmy Hurd is pastor.*John Houston is fighting to save his family's legacy after their home and land were taken by the Renton WA School district by eminent domain six decades ago to build a middle school that was never built. The Renton School District sold the Houston property to a private developer. Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa is sponsoring legislation to have the Houston family compensated.*LaTaunya Witherspoon, Owner, SpoonFed Training, where they offer safe and effective way to help women, men and children. In 2023 SpoonFed was voted the number #1 gym in Renton WA. They focus on total-body workouts and free digital workouts. SpoonFed Training is located at 2000 Benson Road South Suite 183. 425.574.7386.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, March 20 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are: * Seattle Port Commissioner Sam Cho was elected to the Port Commission in 2019 and Commission President in 2023. He was the youngest and first person of color to be elected as Commission President since the founding of the Port in1911. His priorities include creating economic opportunity, promoting environmental sustainability, equity and inclusion. *Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington State and she is a fourth-generation Seattleite. Her grandparents migrated to Seattle from Louisiana and Arkansas. The organization is committed to the acquisition, preservation, and sharing of archived collections relating to the history and legacy of Black people across Washington State. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County MLK Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's "Day of Remembrance" on April 4, the 57th Anniversary of the Assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program will be held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ, Minister Jimmy Hurd is pastor. *John Houston is fighting to save his family's legacy after their home and land were taken by the Renton WA School district by eminent domain six decades ago to build a middle school that was never built. The Renton School District sold the Houston property to a private developer. Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa is sponsoring legislation to have the Houston family compensated. *LaTaunya Witherspoon, Owner, SpoonFed Training, where they offer safe and effective way to help women, men and children. In 2023 SpoonFed was voted the number #1 gym in Renton WA. They focus on total-body workouts and free digital workouts. SpoonFed Training is located at 2000 Benson Road South Suite 183. 425.574.7386. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, March 13 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Seattle Port Commissioner, Position 3 Hamdi Mohamed represents over 2million King County residents. She is the immediate past president of the Port Commission, and she currently serves on the following Port Commission Committees: Audit, Equity &Workforce Development, Governance, Airport Workforce Conditions (Ad Hoc).*Estela Ortega, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Seattle's El Centro de la Raza whose mission for the nonprofit is to build unity across racial and economic lines, and to organize, empower, and defend our most vulnerable populations. She has dedicated the last 47 years of her career to El Centro de la Raza.*Shaude' Moore, CEO, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development (MCCED). She also a Senior Global Program Manager at Amazon Web services in Seattle and she serves as president of Amazon's Black Employee Network (BEN) and she is president of the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition.*Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church of Renton WA is a Preacher, Visionary, and Transformational Leader. She is using her position to open doors for those who are marginalized, and she advocates Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.*Bookie Gates, Founder, Baseball Without Borders has organized "The Historical Black College University (HBCU) Seattle Series". Historically Black College Coppin State University of Baltimore, Maryland will play the Seattle University baseball team in a three-game set March 14-16 at Bannerwood Park, home of the Seattle University Redhawks.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, March 13 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle Port Commissioner, Position 3 Hamdi Mohamed represents over 2million King County residents. She is the immediate past president of the Port Commission, and she currently serves on the following Port Commission Committees: Audit, Equity &Workforce Development, Governance, Airport Workforce Conditions (Ad Hoc). *Estela Ortega, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Seattle's El Centro de la Raza whose mission for the nonprofit is to build unity across racial and economic lines, and to organize, empower, and defend our most vulnerable populations. She has dedicated the last 47 years of her career to El Centro de la Raza. *Shaude' Moore, CEO, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development (MCCED). She also a Senior Global Program Manager at Amazon Web services in Seattle and she serves as president of Amazon's Black Employee Network (BEN) and she is president of the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition. *Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church of Renton WA is a Preacher, Visionary, and Transformational Leader. She is using her position to open doors for those who are marginalized, and she advocates Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. *Bookie Gates, Founder, Baseball Without Borders has organized "The Historical Black College University (HBCU) Seattle Series". Historically Black College Coppin State University of Baltimore, Maryland will play the Seattle University baseball team in a three-game set March 14-16 at Bannerwood Park, home of the Seattle University Redhawks. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Thursday, March 6 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Toshiko Hasegawa assumed the role of Seattle Port Commission President on January 14, 2025 her priorities include strategically investing in infrastructure and programming to support a strong blue and green economy- a "Teal New Deal". She is the former Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. She was raised on Beacon Hill in Seattle.*Loria Yeadon, President & CEO of Greater Seattle YMCA, she has re-aligned the organizational structure, she has built a leadership team and has attracted diverse, multi-cultural leaders to the Board of Directors. She has launched an Equity and Justice for all initiative towards becoming an anti racist organization.*Dr. E. Faye Williams Syndicated Columnist, Trice Edney Wire whose column is carried in the Seattle Medium Newspaper. She host a talk show on WPFW in Washington DC. She is the former President of the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW). She will lend her perspective to the current political upheaval in DC.*Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Dean, Evergreen State College, Tacoma Campus pays tribute to the late Dr. Maxine Mimms the founder of the Tacoma Campus. Dr. Tate Arunga continues to carry out Dr. Mimms legacy of providing community to those often left behind. A Founder's Day celebration will be held on Saturday, March 8.*Bookda Gheisar, Port of Seattle Senior Director, Office of Equity and Social Justice is inviting individuals to the Port of Seattle 2025 Cruise Summer Job Fair that will be held on Saturday, March 8 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Bell Harbor International Conference Center 3rd Floor, 2225 Alaskan Way Seattle 98121. Positions pay $21-26 an hour.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, March 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Toshiko Hasegawa assumed the role of Seattle Port Commission President on January 14, 2025 her priorities include strategically investing in infrastructure and programming to support a strong blue and green economy- a "Teal New Deal". She is the former Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. She was raised on Beacon Hill in Seattle. *Loria Yeadon, President & CEO of Greater Seattle YMCA, she has re-aligned the organizational structure, she has built a leadership team and has attracted diverse, multi-cultural leaders to the Board of Directors. She has launched an Equity and Justice for all initiative towards becoming an anti racist organization. *Dr. E. Faye Williams Syndicated Columnist, Trice Edney Wire whose column is carried in the Seattle Medium Newspaper. She host a talk show on WPFW in Washington DC. She is the former President of the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW). She will lend her perspective to the current political upheaval in DC. *Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Dean, Evergreen State College, Tacoma Campus pays tribute to the late Dr. Maxine Mimms the founder of the Tacoma Campus. Dr. Tate Arunga continues to carry out Dr. Mimms legacy of providing community to those often left behind. A Founder's Day celebration will be held on Saturday, March 8. *Bookda Gheisar, Port of Seattle Senior Director, Office of Equity and Social Justice is inviting individuals to the Port of Seattle 2025 Cruise Summer Job Fair that will be held on Saturday, March 8 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Bell Harbor International Conference Center 3rd Floor, 2225 Alaskan Way Seattle 98121. Positions pay $21-26 an hour. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, February 27 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Dr. Lezli Baskerville, president and CEO, National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) comments on the cuts in early childhood education funds that prepare her students to excel once they are college bound. And comment on any adverse effect that the current administration's policies are having on colleges and universities that NAFEO refer students too.*Attorney Yohannes Sium represents the retired Seattle Black Firefighters seeking to retain their interest in property that they purchased in the 1970's. He will be joined by Clarence Williams, president, Northwest Association of Retired Black Firefighters and a plaintiff in the court action and Roberto Jourdan, past president, Seattle Black Firefighters Association.*Elmer Dixon, Co Founder, Seattle Black Panther Party comments on the Seattle Black Panther Party Interpretive Center. The project is divided into three phases and he will comment on phase one which is the Metropole site at 423 2nd Avenue that will include a 1500-square-foot first floor anchor site.* Barney Hilliard is a Seattle Music Legend dating back to Garfield High School in Seattle where he played saxophone in the young Dave Lewis Combo that was in heavy demand. Barney will be featured on KING 5 TV Seattle Facing Race Segment,The History of Jazz on Jackson Street on Friday, February 28 at 6:30 pm & 11:30 pm.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, February 27 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Dr. Lezli Baskerville, president and CEO, National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) comments on the cuts in early childhood education funds that prepare her students to excel once they are college bound. And comment on any adverse effect that the current administration's policies are having on colleges and universities that NAFEO refer students too. *Attorney Yohannes Sium represents the retired Seattle Black Firefighters seeking to retain their interest in property that they purchased in the 1970's. He will be joined by Clarence Williams, president, Northwest Association of Retired Black Firefighters and a plaintiff in the court action and Roberto Jourdan, past president, Seattle Black Firefighters Association. *Elmer Dixon, Co Founder, Seattle Black Panther Party comments on the Seattle Black Panther Party Interpretive Center. The project is divided into three phases and he will comment on phase one which is the Metropole site at 423 2nd Avenue that will include a 1500-square-foot first floor anchor site. * Barney Hilliard is a Seattle Music Legend dating back to Garfield High School in Seattle where he played saxophone in the young Dave Lewis Combo that was in heavy demand. Barney will be featured on KING 5 TV Seattle Facing Race Segment,The History of Jazz on Jackson Street on Friday, February 28 at 6:30 pm & 11:30 pm. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Thursday, February 20:*Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-09 comments on the political situation and what will the cuts in social programs and the future of Medicare, Social Security, Headstart and other lifeline programs on the Trump administration's chopping block do to the people in the country rely on to survive.*Linda Thompson Black, Pacific Northwest Area Development Director, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) the national organization that has provided over 50,000 opportunities for Black Students to receive the college experience at 37 Historically Black Colleges. The UNCF Gala will be held on Saturday.*Angela Rye and her colleagues Andrew Gillum and Tiffany Cross of the podcast Native Land Pod is being honored with an NAACP Image Award for Podcast-News and Information. She will comment on the success that she and her colleagues are experiencing and discuss the issues that the trio prioritize for their broadcast.*Dr. Norward Brooks, a distinguished leader in Washington state has released a new book "A Man of Many Firsts:Memoirs of Norward J. Brooks, PhD. details his trailblazing career in public service, his work in helping to uplift the state's Black community. The Book signing will be 1:00-3:00 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. First AME Community Center at 3201 East Republican Street.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, February 20: *Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-09 comments on the political situation and what will the cuts in social programs and the future of Medicare, Social Security, Headstart and other lifeline programs on the Trump administration's chopping block do to the people in the country rely on to survive. *Linda Thompson Black, Pacific Northwest Area Development Director, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) the national organization that has provided over 50,000 opportunities for Black Students to receive the college experience at 37 Historically Black Colleges. The UNCF Gala will be held on Saturday. *Angela Rye and her colleagues Andrew Gillum and Tiffany Cross of the podcast Native Land Pod is being honored with an NAACP Image Award for Podcast-News and Information. She will comment on the success that she and her colleagues are experiencing and discuss the issues that the trio prioritize for their broadcast. *Dr. Norward Brooks, a distinguished leader in Washington state has released a new book "A Man of Many Firsts:Memoirs of Norward J. Brooks, PhD. details his trailblazing career in public service, his work in helping to uplift the state's Black community. The Book signing will be 1:00-3:00 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. First AME Community Center at 3201 East Republican Street. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, February 13 on Urban Forum Northwest :*Prakash Gupta, Counsel General, Seattle India Consulate reflects on the 75th Anniversary of the Republic of India that was observed January 26 at Bell Harbor on Seattle's waterfront and he hosted a Business Forum the next day. The Seattle Consulate was opened on February 23, 2024.*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organizations Black History Awards Ceremony that will be held Monday, February 17 (Presidents Day) 5:30-7:30 pm at the Holgate Street Church of Christ at Holgate Street & Martin Luther King Jr Way South in Seattle. Minister Jimmy Hurd is Pastor.*Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton organized a Town Hall on Project 2025 on July 31 to highlight the devastation that the implementation would have on some the country's most vulnerable citizens, the children, the elderly, and the underserved communities. Washington State Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and Congressman Adam Smith participated in the Town Hall.*Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) and a former Washington State Representative has been actively involved in an effort to get Reparations legislation passed in Washington State. He authored the Draft Charles Mitchell Commission to study reparations in Washington State as an Executive Order that wasn't signed.*Gabriel Prawl, president, Seattle A. Phillip Randolph Institute (APRI) is coordinating the African American Legislative Day that will be held on Monday, February 17 (Presidents Day) in Olympia. There will be speakers from agencies, members of the legislature, and from the African American Community.*Harley Bird and Michael Woo Sr. are former leaders of the United Construction Workers Association (UCWA) they helped organize demonstrations and shut down jobs from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, King County Administration Building, University of Washington School of Law just to name a few. All in effort to get African American workers on construction jobs.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.LikeCommentSendShare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, February 13 on Urban Forum Northwest : *Prakash Gupta, Counsel General, Seattle India Consulate reflects on the 75th Anniversary of the Republic of India that was observed January 26 at Bell Harbor on Seattle's waterfront and he hosted a Business Forum the next day. The Seattle Consulate was opened on February 23, 2024. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organizations Black History Awards Ceremony that will be held Monday, February 17 (Presidents Day) 5:30-7:30 pm at the Holgate Street Church of Christ at Holgate Street & Martin Luther King Jr Way South in Seattle. Minister Jimmy Hurd is Pastor. *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton organized a Town Hall on Project 2025 on July 31 to highlight the devastation that the implementation would have on some the country's most vulnerable citizens, the children, the elderly, and the underserved communities. Washington State Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and Congressman Adam Smith participated in the Town Hall. *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) and a former Washington State Representative has been actively involved in an effort to get Reparations legislation passed in Washington State. He authored the Draft Charles Mitchell Commission to study reparations in Washington State as an Executive Order that wasn't signed. *Gabriel Prawl, president, Seattle A. Phillip Randolph Institute (APRI) is coordinating the African American Legislative Day that will be held on Monday, February 17 (Presidents Day) in Olympia. There will be speakers from agencies, members of the legislature, and from the African American Community. *Harley Bird and Michael Woo Sr. are former leaders of the United Construction Workers Association (UCWA) they helped organize demonstrations and shut down jobs from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, King County Administration Building, University of Washington School of Law just to name a few. All in effort to get African American workers on construction jobs. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Like Comment Send Share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, February 6 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D) WA-10 comments on the situation in Washington DC with some of the most unusual policies and recommendations coming from the Trump Administration.*Carmen Best was the first African American Seattle Police Chief in Seattle. She was chief during some of the most tumultuous times in the country. She reflects and comments on what she is doing now.*Larry Gossett talks about his activist history from the Black Student Union President at the University of Washington, organizing in Harlem, New York, the Black Panther Party, Executive Director of the CAMP, and as a MLK County Councilman.*Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church of Renton invites you to their Black History Month event where Dr. Carl Mack will be the speaker. The event is Sunday, February 9 at 11:00 am.*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Marin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) provides an update on the February 17 MLKCC Black History event.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. @Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, February 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D) WA-10 comments on the situation in Washington DC with some of the most unusual policies and recommendations coming from the Trump Administration. *Carmen Best was the first African American Seattle Police Chief in Seattle. She was chief during some of the most tumultuous times in the country. She reflects and comments on what she is doing now. *Larry Gossett talks about his activist history from the Black Student Union President at the University of Washington, organizing in Harlem, New York, the Black Panther Party, Executive Director of the CAMP, and as a MLK County Councilman. *Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church of Renton invites you to their Black History Month event where Dr. Carl Mack will be the speaker. The event is Sunday, February 9 at 11:00 am. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Marin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) provides an update on the February 17 MLKCC Black History event. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. @Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, January 30 on Urban Forum Northwest :*Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Co Founder Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on his organizations continuing efforts to get a prepared Reparations bill a sponsor. Governor Inslee's Office was told that the Legislative Black Members Caucus would take the lead in advancing Reparations legislation this session.*Clarence Gunn, president, Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI) is committed to increasing the number of people of color, minorities, and others from historically disenfranchised communities to pursue elected and appointed public office. As an advocacy organization DDI is committed to holding elected and appointed accountable to meeting the needs of diverse communities.*Megan Matthews, Director,Washington State Office of Equity will be joined by Jordan Feyerherm of her staff to invite you to their Digital Equity Forum as they continue to advance digital connectivity across Washington State on Tuesday, February, 4 3:00-4:30 pm (PST).*Dr. James Gore, Executive Director of the Jackson Street Music Program will be joined by multi talented musician and vocalist Butch Harrison as they invite you to Jazz in The City's First Thursday's at King Street Station on February 6 5:30 -7:30 pm (PST).Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, January 30 on Urban Forum Northwest : *Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Co Founder Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on his organizations continuing efforts to get a prepared Reparations bill a sponsor. Governor Inslee's Office was told that the Legislative Black Members Caucus would take the lead in advancing Reparations legislation this session. *Clarence Gunn, president, Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI) is committed to increasing the number of people of color, minorities, and others from historically disenfranchised communities to pursue elected and appointed public office. As an advocacy organization DDI is committed to holding elected and appointed accountable to meeting the needs of diverse communities. *Megan Matthews, Director,Washington State Office of Equity will be joined by Jordan Feyerherm of her staff to invite you to their Digital Equity Forum as they continue to advance digital connectivity across Washington State on Tuesday, February, 4 3:00-4:30 pm (PST). *Dr. James Gore, Executive Director of the Jackson Street Music Program will be joined by multi talented musician and vocalist Butch Harrison as they invite you to Jazz in The City's First Thursday's at King Street Station on February 6 5:30 -7:30 pm (PST). Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, January 23 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Toshiko Hasegawa was recently elected as President of the Seattle Port Commission. She was raised in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. She served as the Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and has been an equal rights advocate for many years.*Dr. Benjamin Danielson, the former medical director for the Seattle Children's Hospital Odessa Brown Children's Clinic was awarded $21 millionby a jury in a discrimination lawsuit against Seattle Children's. Dr. Danielson resigned in 2020 and brought suit against the hospital for creating and tolerating a racially hostile work environment.*Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Sr., co founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) and Attorney Sheley Secrest Anderson, president, NAACP Area Conference (Alaska, Oregon,Washington)will provide an update on their efforts to get a sponsor for Reparations legislation for Washington State's African Descendants of the United States EnSlaved that would be compensated. Washington State Delegates voted 1,092 to 1 at the June 23, 2024 Democratic Convention for a resolution in favor of a resolution for the Governor to sign an Executive Order to commission a study on Reparations.*Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the impact of the Trump administration move to eliminate DEI and inclusion of minority businesses in federal contracting. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived program and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, January 23 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Toshiko Hasegawa was recently elected as President of the Seattle Port Commission. She was raised in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle. She served as the Executive Director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and has been an equal rights advocate for many years. *Dr. Benjamin Danielson, the former medical director for the Seattle Children's Hospital Odessa Brown Children's Clinic was awarded $21 million by a jury in a discrimination lawsuit against Seattle Children's. Dr. Danielson resigned in 2020 and brought suit against the hospital for creating and tolerating a racially hostile work environment. *Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Sr., co founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) and Attorney Sheley Secrest Anderson, president, NAACP Area Conference (Alaska, Oregon,Washington)will provide an update on their efforts to get a sponsor for Reparations legislation for Washington State's African Descendants of the United States EnSlaved that would be compensated. Washington State Delegates voted 1,092 to 1 at the June 23, 2024 Democratic Convention for a resolution in favor of a resolution for the Governor to sign an Executive Order to commission a study on Reparations. *Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the impact of the Trump administration move to eliminate DEI and inclusion of minority businesses in federal contracting. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived program and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

guests include:Francine Johnson and Larry Williams of The Anchor GroupAttorney Yohannes Sium and Roberto Jourdan Reverend Dr. Leslie D.BraxtonShaude' Moore, President, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition (SMLKOC), Katie Harris, Workshop Chair, SMLKOC, and Kendra Liddell, Program Chair, SMLKOC Steve Bury, Facilitator, Pastors Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast (www.mlkprayerbreakfast.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

guests include: Francine Johnson and Larry Williams of The Anchor Group Attorney Yohannes Sium and Roberto Jourdan Reverend Dr. Leslie D.Braxton Shaude' Moore, President, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition (SMLKOC), Katie Harris, Workshop Chair, SMLKOC, and Kendra Liddell, Program Chair, SMLKOC Steve Bury, Facilitator, Pastors Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast (www.mlkprayerbreakfast.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests include: Hayward Evans Attorney Yohannes Sium Clarence Williams Corey Spruill Cardell Thompson Leslie Patten Kimi Irene Ginn, CEO and President of Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests include:Hayward Evans Attorney Yohannes SiumClarence WilliamsCorey SpruillCardell ThompsonLeslie PattenKimi Irene Ginn, CEO and President of Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests include:Bob Barnes was a co-founder of the Annual Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in 1983.Bishop Reggie Witherspoon Sr. Pastor, Mount Calvary Christian Center, COGIC.Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests include: Bob Barnes was a co-founder of the Annual Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in 1983. Bishop Reggie Witherspoon Sr. Pastor, Mount Calvary Christian Center, COGIC. Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests: DeiMarlon Scesney                  Hayward Evans                        Larry Williams                       Francine Johnson                     Clarence Williams                     Roberto Jourdan                       Cardel Thompson                     Yohannes Sium                         Claude Harris     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests:DeiMarlon Scesney                 Hayward Evans                       Larry Williams                      Francine Johnson                    Clarence Williams                    Roberto Jourdan                      Cardel Thompson                    Yohannes Sium                        Claude Harris     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-9th Congressional District will discuss the possible government shutdown Elton Mason, Dontel Ball, and Terry Calloway comment on the Black Truckers protest yesterday at the state capital in Olympia WA. Cliff Wyatt of the Seattle Martin Luther King Organizing Coalition (SMLKOC) Lyric Redditt is a member of the Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition (SMLKOC) intern program Chandler Williams, Seattle recording artist comments on his role in Black Nativity 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-9th Congressional District will discuss the possible government shutdownElton Mason, Dontel Ball, and Terry Calloway comment on the Black Truckers protest yesterday at the state capital in Olympia WA. Cliff Wyatt of the Seattle Martin Luther King Organizing Coalition (SMLKOC) Lyric Redditt is a member of the Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition (SMLKOC) intern programChandler Williams, Seattle recording artist comments on his role in Black Nativity 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.