Urban Forum Northwest

Today, Thursday, November 21 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Olympia Washington Mayor Dontae Payne comments on the reaction from the unanimously passed Resolution No. 2576. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Olympia, Washington Requesting the Washington State Government and the United States Government to Create a Commission to Study Reparations for the Descendants of Enslaved African People and Implement Commission Recommendations.

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. co founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) reflects on the late Governor Dan Evans who passed away in September at the age of 98. In 1968 Governor Evans supported an African American Art Fletcher for lieutenant governor of Washington State. Governor Evans supported efforts to restore Affirmative Action in the state.

*Tracy Brown, Founder, Board Chair, Healthy Smart Homes (HSH) is a non-profit that aim to improve the quality of life by for some by advocating and support the obtaining, retaining and transference of wealth, especially for those communities who are disproportionately impacted by discrimination.

Minister Nate Miles, Mount Zion Baptist Church and Francine Johnson, Anchor Group are teaming up with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Mount Baker Safeway to give away 200 free turkeys and provide free COVID-19 and Flu vaccines on Saturday, November 23 11:00 am-2:00 pm at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 Reverend Samuel B. McKinney Street (19th Avenue).

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Thursday, November 14 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Michelle Merriweather, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle invites you to the 23rd Annual Breakfast:Era of Essential Service featuring special guest, Taraji P. Henson. The event will be held on Friday, November 22 beginning at 8:30 am at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building 900 Pine Street, Seattle 98101.

*David Cuerpo, Communications Specialist | Public Information Officer, Seattle Fire Department in his position he speaks on behalf of the firefighters and paramedics that serve the city. He also informs the community of significant events. Today he will inform you of two events that will inform interested individuals that might want to consider a career as a firefighter/paramedic. The starting salary is $94,000.00.

*Dr. John German reflects on the contributions made by the late Dr. James D. Carter who passed away suddenly on October 28. He was revered leader and a cherished part of The Breakfast Group, a Seattle nonprofit made up of African American professional men. He was executive director of The Breakfast Group's Project M.I.S.T.E.R program. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a member of the National Black MBA Association.

*John Houston's father was swindled out of 10 acres of property on Union Street in Renton WA by theRenton School District. His family was told that the District needed their property to build a middle/junior high school, which was never built but sold to a developer. Mr. Houston will provide an update on his efforts to reclaim his family's land.

*Josephine Howell comments on JHP Presents "Sounds Of The Sound" that will be held Saturday, November 30 at 6:30 pm at Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue Seattle 98101.

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Guests include:

Lyle Quasim 

Reginald Robinson

Attorney Sheley Secrest Anderson 

Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson

Shaude’ Moore, CEO, McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development

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Guests include:

Nick Brown is a candidate for Washington State Attorney General.

Chipalo Street is a candidate to retain his 37th district house seat.

Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins.

Reverend Dr. Harriett Walden, Founder, Mothers for Police Accountability and Host of the Mothers Justice Show.

Matthew Gray comments on how the New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Future Leaders Scholarship helped him reach his educational goals.

Mia Ewing is a fourth year student at Seattle Pacific University and she talks about how the NBCF Future Leaders scholarship has helped her.

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Today, Thursday, October 24 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Jaime Harrison, chair, Democratic National Committee (DNC) is on the "I Will Vote" bus tour. The tour has been to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and he is North Carolina today and will give is perspective on the effectiveness of his and the tour on voters.

*Larry Gossett and Davida Ingram of the Seattle King County African American Reparations Committee (SAARC), they are inviting you to hear former Evanston Illinois alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons discuss how she got cash reparations for African Americans. The event is Saturday, October 26 at 2:00 pm (PDT) at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 124 21st Avenue, Seattle 98122.

*Alexis Mercedes Rinck is a candidate for Seattle City Council Position No. 8. She is Assistant Director of Policy, Planning and State Operations, University of Washington. Her focus, the politics of division are harmful to our city, nation and future, she wants to prioritize housing affordability and public safety, protecting workers rights and advancing climate action.

*Dave Reichert (R) candidate for Washington State Governor, he served as the first elected Sheriff of King County 1997-2005. He then served in the US House of Representatives 2005-2019. As governor he states he will work tirelessly to foster an economy that works for everyone, safe streets, and neighborhoods, and ensure that our students get a world class education.

*Tanya Woo, Seattle City Council member Position No. 8, she was appointed to the position that she is now seeking to be elected. She believes that our city is struggling on too many fronts like housing affordability and public safety. She has organized safety teams that provide mutual aid and worked with unhoused neighbors. She will ensure a balanced approach that invest in community programs.

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D) WA-7

Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle First AME Church

Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Fellowship, Kent WA

Dontae Payne, Mayor, Olympia WA

Robert Woodard, Fir State Golf Club and Kathy Colombo, Beacon Hill Community Council

Shaude Moore, President, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition

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Today, Thursday, October 10 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on the contents of the draft Charles Mitchell Executive Order and why it's so important for Governor Jay Inslee to sign off on the Executive Order so the Commission's work could be done before the legislature convenes January 13, 2025. Pastor Carey Anderson, Seattle's First AME Church is requesting that Seattle City Council member Joy Hollingsworth introduce a prepared resolution in support of the Charles Mitchell Executive Order.

*Clarence Gunn, President, Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) the organization is committed to increasing number of people of color, minorities and other historically disenfranchised communities by helping them get elected or appointed to public office. He will comment on national and local elections and what role DDI is playing in the process.

*Charlie James, former Newspaper Publisher and long time advocate for the African American community in Washington State, and one of the leaders in advocating for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. He comments on who is supporting Donald Trump in Michigan.

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Thursday, October 3 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Seattle School Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones comments on the district's revised plan to now only close five schools instead of the earlier report that 21 schools would be closed fo the 2025-2026 school year. Over the past five years the Seattle Public Schools has experienced an enrollment loss of 5,000 students. The 9% drop in enrollment has cost the district 81million dollars in state funding.

*Ram Dixit, Co Founder, President, MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative comment on the progress on the technology program that will be expose some who have been left out of the tech revolution by providing training in AI, Cloud, Security and other aspects of technology.

*Sam Cho, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Mr. Cho has worked closely with the Consulate General of India, Seattle and played an integral role in the "International Day of Non-Violence" which is also Mahatma Gandhi's 155th Birthday which was celebrated at the Seattle Center this morning.

*Prakash Gupta, Consul General, India Consulate, Seattle and his staff organized the "International Day of Non-Violence" the attendees heard from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Adam Smith, Lieutenant General Xavier Brunson, S Singh, Founder, Round Glass India Center, and former Congressman Jim McDermott was in attendance.

*Debadutta Dash, Advisor to the Consul General was a key organizer for today's celebration.

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Thursday, September, 26 on Urban Forum Northwest

*Attorney Angela Rye, Owner, Impact Strategies, former Senior Adviser and General Counsel, House Homeland Security Committee, and Executive Director and General Counsel for the Congressional Black Caucus. She is a Co Host of Native Land pod with Tiffany Cross and Andrew Gillum. She will comment on the political landscape and the significance of Election 2024.

*Essex Porter, retired KIRO TV political reporter and Treasurer, Seattle Association of Black Journalist and Tyrah Majors, KOMO TV Morning Traffic/Anchor Reporter and co-anchor of ARC Seattle. She serves as Vice President, Seattle Association of Black Journalist. They are inviting you to Black Voices Matter-Election 2024 on Saturday, October 5 at 4:00 pm at the Rainier Arts Center 3515 South Alaska St.

*Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO, Byrd Barr Place invites you to the organizations formal fundraising gala celebrating 60 years of rich history from the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) to Byrd Barr Place. The Keynote Speaker will be the Legendary Angela Davis. The event will be held Saturday, October 5 at the Fairmount Hotel 411 University Street. The doors open at 5:00 pm.

*Teresa Everett, Director, Public Relations and Research Development, Atlantic Street Center invites you to the organizations Annual Gala The Leveling Up Celebration on Saturday, October 5 at the Renaissance. You are invited to come celebrate 114 years of impactful service.

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Guests include:

Reverend Dr. Linda Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church, Renton WA

Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza

Agnes Navarro, Executive Director, Filipino Community Center (FCC) Michelle Fadera, Small Business Project Manager at FCC, Vickie Thomas, Workforce Development Intern at FCC, and former Washington State Representative and FCC’s Small Business Resiliency Network.

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