Today, Thursday, February 5 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PST) my guest for the hour are:

*Lem Howell, Retired Civil Rights Attorney comments on the Trump Administration's approach to immigration and the tactics being employed by ICE.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee provides an update on the organizations Black History event that will be held on Saturday, February 21 at Holgate Street Church of Christ.

*Ramon Bryant Braxton, the Conductor of Songs of Black Folk 2026 that will present "Music of Resistance & Hope" that will feature India Arie on Saturday, February 14 at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center. There will be two shows at 4:00pm and 7:30pm.

*Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc. The organization will honor the trailblazing legacies of Washington State Black Judges on Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 pm at the Museum of History and Industry.

*Kimi Ginn, President and CEO, Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound is hosting an event recognizing the 100th year of Black History Observances . The event will be held at Lakes High School in Pierce County on Sunday, February15 3-5 pm. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Carl Mack, former President of the Seattle King County NAACP.

*Author L. Stanley Bascomb who has two books for sale, The Parameters of Positivity and Poetry in the Key of Black.

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Today, Thursday, January 29th on Urban Forum Northwest:

Tony Benton, Founder, Rainieravenueradio.world invites you to “The Call to Conscience Black History Month Museum “.

Mario Bailey, Seattle Seahawks Vice President of Community Engagement and Legends talks about the HAWKS successful season and the February 8 Super Bowl 

Megan Matthews, Director, Washington State Office of Equity comments on the duties and responsibilities of her Office 

Brad Anderson, Jr., President & CEO, Global Risk Management comments on the Owner Control Insurance Program (OCIP) and the advantages it offers to small contractors.

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Today, Thursday, January 22 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Omer Qureshi, Co Founder & CEO, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative will be joined by Erica Hoard and Bryan Haynes who both have excelled in the technology training program and are currently playing a significant role in the Intern Program.

*Jaebadiah Gardner, Owner, Gardner Global, Inc a development company who has purchased the Mount Calvary Christian Center property on 23rd Avenue just north of East Union Street where he will build two eight story apartments on both sides of 23rd Avenue. He provides an update on the progress of his development.

*Dominique Remy, Executive Director, 1 Drop is Pierce County development firm that specializes in single family and multi family rehabilitation in Pierce County and south King County. He was recognized by the Business Journals 40 under 40 young executives shaping the Puget Sound region's economy in 2025.

*Tyna Dowers is niece of the late Madge Thompson who was the great-granddaughter of the first African American US Senator Hiram Revels who represented the state of Mississippi in 1870 for one year during Reconstruction. Madge chaired the Seattle MLK Celebration Committees Food Committee for over twenty years and was honored last Monday during the Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition's Celebration at Garfield High School.

Reverend Dr. Paul Stoot, Sr., Senior Pastor, Greater Trinity Church and Founder of Rise Up Academy, the school admits students as young as two years of age. The late SeaHawk Kenny Easley was major player in the start of the school. Easley's Celebration of Life was held last week in Virginia, Pastor Stoot attended the service and comments.

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Today, Thursday, January 15th on Urban Forum Northwest:

Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa (D)-11 is continuing his pursuit of having the tax paying citizens of Washington state to have more control of their tax dollars by establishing a state owned bank. He’s sponsoring Senate Bill 5754 to accomplish that goal. 

Reverend Dr. Leslie D.Braxton, Senoir Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, Kent, WA invites you to their Martin Luther King Jr. event at the church on January 19 at 1:00 pm. I am sure Kevin Meeks will live stream the program.

Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the January 19 Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition’s Opportunity Fair being held on the MLK Holiday at Garfield High School beginning at 8:30 am.

Shaude’ Moore, president, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition provides an update of the organization’s activities for the MLK Holiday Celebration being held at Garfield High School on Monday, January 19 beginning at 8:30 am. 

Bob Barnes was one of the leaders that fought to change the name of the Seattle street Empire Way to Martin Luther King Jr. Way. He comments on the hostile opposition to the change. 

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Thursday, January 8th on Urban Forum Northwest: 

Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37th LD Chair, House Education (K-12) Committee. She lends her perspective to the 60 day legislative session that begins on January 12.

Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles (D)-28th LD is Senate Majority Whip Chamber Democrat and she Chairs the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Committee. She comments on the legislative session that begins on January 12.

Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC).

Shaude’ Moore, president, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition provides an update on the Coalition’s planning for the January 19 MLK Holiday.

Marleny Monterrozo, Business Services, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County and a leader in the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition’s Opportunity Fair.

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Thursday, January 1st on Urban Forum Northwest:

*WA State Senator Rebecca Saldana

*Kendra Liddell

*Gael Tarleton     

*KL Shannon 

*Corey Spruill 

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Guests include: Reverend Robert Jeffrey, Bob Armstead, Cliff Wyatt. Dee Haile and Randy Cross.

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Thursday, December 18 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Seattle Port Commission president, Toshiko Hasegawa provides an annual report of her tenure as leader of the commission, that includes massive construction expansions, the departure of Aviation Director Lance Lyttle and what president Trumps's tariffs are doing to the port's waterfront business.

*Jess Darnel aka Squirt talks about talks about the passing of her mother, Helen Coleman who owned Ms. Helen's Soul Food Restaurant on East Union off of 23rd Avenue CD. Ms Helen's Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 19 at 11:00 am at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. The Repast will be held at the Royal Esquire Club.

*Kent City Council member John Boyd comments on the Washington State Transportation's unanimous vote on Wednesday, December 11 to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Kent.

*Former King County Councilman Larry Gossett chaired the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee for thirteen years, he talks about the significance of the celebration sponsored by the Seattle King County Organizing Coalition and the extension of MLK Way to Kent.

*Bob Barnes and his organization the Seattle Ship Scalers Union were one of the first supporters of the name change of Empire Way to Martin Luther King Jr. Way. He talks about the insults that he faced while protesting the City of Seattle refusal to put up the MLK Way signs.

*DeiMarlon Scisney, secretary, Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition and convener for the Opportunity Fair that is a component of the MLK Committee that provides opportunities to speak directly to employers, government agencies, and unions. A resume' rooms is staffed to help out. The MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative will be present.

*Jon Bersche, City of Seattle Job and Training Advisor has been one of the leaders of the Seattle MLK Opportunity Fair. He brings a wealth of knowledge and remembers that the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC was for Jobs and Freedom.

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Today, Thursday, December 11 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Representative Mia Gregerson (D)-33rd LD was one of the elected state elected officials that used her influence and connections to have the Washington State Transportation Commission unanimously pass Resolution 755 which paved the way for the extension of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent. MLK Way signs will be added to existing signage.

*Senator Claudia Kauffman (D) 47th LD has been trying to for over a year to expand Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent. on yesterday, December 10 the Washington State Transportation Commission rewarded her work by voting unanimously for the extension.

*Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) was delighted by the positive action taken by the Washington State Transportation Commission. She and KBAC members were key organizers in the effort to stretch MLK Way to Kent.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) expresses his appreciation for the Washington State Transportation Committee for their vote to extend MLK Way.

*Stephen Gray, Chief Operating Officer, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) was happy to hear the church will be located on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

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Today, Thursday, December 4 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Tributes will be paid to the late Legendary Player, Coach, and General Manager of the Seattle Supersonics Lenny Wilkens who will have his Celebration of Life tomorrow, Friday December 5. Former Players Nate McMillian who played for the Sonics 1986-1998 and was the Sonics Coach 2000-2005. Dale Ellis was a Sonics player 1986-1990. They both talk about the impact Coach Wilkens had on their lives during and after basketball. Jaci McCormack, Co Founder & CEO, RiseAbove a nonprofit that works with youth of a number of Indian Tribes in Washington state, she comments on how Lenny helped out.

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Sr., Co Founder & Director, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) talks about his efforts to get a Reparations Study for African Descendants of Chattel Slavery in Washington state. A significant number of African American individuals and organizations are questioning the Washington state Department of Commerce process of selecting the "Apparent Successful Bidder". WENA and others have received commitments for an additional $450,000.00 for the study, that's in addition to the state's initial $300,000.00.

*Keith Tucker, Founder, Hip Hop is Green is the son of John Jeffrey (Jeff) Tucker has had his seventeen year effort to finally have his father acknowledge as the Founder of Seattle's Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. On Tuesday Seattle City Council member Joy Hollingsworth presented Keith with a Proclamation designating Tuesday John Jeffrey Tucker Day For his efforts.

*Randolph (Randy) Cross, Executive Secretary, Seattle's Royal Esquire Club provides the calendar of events that will. take place for the month of December at the Club. Friday will kick off the month with the popular First Friday event.

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