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.
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