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.

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