Urban Forum Northwest

Today, Thursday, March 19 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Deena Pierott, Executive Director, iUrban Teen and Carlos Banks, Regional Director invites you to their Seattle Gala "Illuminating Futures" that will feature Grammy Award Winner Howard Hewett and Portland's Queen of Joy Poison Waters. Join our Party for a Purpose. The event will be held at Block 4, 115 Bell Street Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 pm.

*Irene Reyes "The Glove Lady" is the Founder, Association of Women and Minority Businesses (AWB) she comments on the organization's upcoming event that will have representatives from number of public organizations and private sector businesses seeking qualified women and minority owned businesses to partner with.

* Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) talks about the organizations plans for A Day of Remembrance acknowledging the 58th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will be held at Colgate Street Church of Christ on Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 pm (PDT).

*Rick Harwood worked on both of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s presidential campaigns in 1984 &1988. Rick drove reverend Jackson to some of his appointments in Seattle and had an opportunity to hear many of the conversations regarding strategy and fund raising.

*Claude Burfect a longtime Labor Leader in Martin Luther King Jr. County talks about his decades of participation in the civil rights struggle that includes being in the March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 1963 where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.

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THE PROGRAM TODAY IS DEDICATED TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND JESSE L. JACKSON SR.

Today, Thursday, March 12 on Urban Forum Northwest:

The following individuals comment on their relationship and work they did with Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

*Rhoda McKinney-Jones the daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who was the Chair of the Jackson presidential campaigns in 1984and 1988. Rhoda has known Reverend Jackson since her childhood and attended both services for Reverend Jackson last Friday and Saturday in Chicago.

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. was the Washington State youth and young adult coordinator for the 1984 Jackson presidential campaign and defeated an incumbent for house seat in 1984.

*Former King County Councilman Larry Gossett was elected as Chair of the Washington State Rainbow Coalition in 1986.

*Reverend Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle's First AME Church comments on the influence Reverend Jackson had on him and his ministry.

*Roderic Demmings attended Reverend Jackson's Celebration of Life Service on Saturday in Chicago.

* Congressman Johnathan Jackson (D)-1 Illinois son of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson extends appreciation on behalf of the Jackson family for the love and sympathy during their period of grief.

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Thursday, March 5 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Angela Poe Russell and Essex Porter of the Seattle Association of Black Journalist (SABJ) is bringing to the stage a Play about Bessie Coleman the first Black and Native American Woman to earn a pilot's license. Her story has remained undercover and outside of the mainstream historical record. Angela Poe Russell wrote the play, KD Hall and Essex Porter serve as Executive Producers. On March 14, 2026 the SABJ presents Black Voices Matter:Aviatrix will be presented at the Northwest African American Museum.

* The following individuals participated in a discussion on the Anniversary of the March 7, 1965 Bloody Sunday Edmund Pettus Bridge March that exposed the brutality of the Alabama State Troopers savagely beating nonviolent people marching for the right to vote. They are:

Claude Burfect who was arrested several times protesting for his people to have voting rights. His sckull was fractured

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

Clarence Gunn, President, Washington State Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI)

Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC)

Dr. Lillian Robertson, MD lends her perspective on Bloody Sunday and invites you to the Sunday, March 15 Health Fair at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) Kent, WA.

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Today, Thursday, February 26 on Urban Forum Northwest:

* The "Foot Soldiers" from the March 7, 1965 Bloody Sunday March in Selma Alabama on the Edmund Pettus Bridge where marchers were brutalized by Alabama state troopers with tear gas, dogs, and fire hoses. Attorney Faya Rose Toure', Founder, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, Selma Bridge Crossing Institute; Sherry Ann Suttles, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute Volunteer; marchers Helen Brooks and George James.

*Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective, an organization that meets every Saturday of the year and has been doing so for over fifty years. Local elected officials, clergy, community and business leaders are members, including Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. Mr. Quasim was the first African American to be Secretary, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), he has served as President of Bates Technical College, Deputy Pierce County Executive. He is currently a member of the University of Puget Sound Board of Trustees.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's February 21 Black History event held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ where the following individuals were honored, Dr. Beatrice Butler, President Seattle National Black Child Development Institute; Sean Bagsby, Business Manager, IBEW 46; Senator T'wina Nobles 28th LD: and Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington,Inc.

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Thursday, February 19 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. comments on the influence the late Reverend Jesse L. Jackson had on him. Wineberry was the Washington State young adult leader for Reverend Jackson's 1984 presidential bid. Attorney Wineberry defeated an incumbent for a 1984 House seat and he credits the Jackson for President momentum for his victory. He shares his memories of the late leader.

*Attorney Angela T. Rye, Co Host of the award winning Podcast, Native Land Pod has been a supporter and follower of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson since she was eight years old. She has been the Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus and last summer she was one of the organizers of the "State of the People" tour encouraging political participation by African Americans in the political process. She recently had a visit with Reverend Jackson.

*Rhoda McKinney Jones, the youngest daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who was a confidant to the late Reverend Jesse L. Jackson. She talks about their close relationship. Dr. McKinney was a Co Chair of the Jackson for President campaign in 1984 &1988. Reverend McKinney was the only Washington State Jackson Delegate for the1984 Democratic Convention.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) invites you to the organizations Black History event on Saturday, February 21 at Holgate Street Church of Christ beginning with dinner at 5:30 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Several deserving individuals and organizations will be acknowledged.

*Sarah Ervin-Dean, President, Rocky Mountain Regional Coalition, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will be joined by Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley, President & CEO, National Council of Negro Women she will be the featured speaker at the organization's Town Hall that will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 24, reception at 5:00 pm and the program is 6:00-8:00 pm (PST).

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Today, Thursday, February 12 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Representative Jamila Taylor (D)-30 LD talks about her priorities that include investing in communities and economic development; expanding access to behavioral health care. Her legislation to create a Homeowner Covenant Program has assisted hundreds of first time home owners in Washington State.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's Black History event that will be held on February 21st at Holgate Street Church of Christ.

*Dr. Beatrice Butler is Village Leader/President, Seattle Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) and she serves as the Racial Equity Advancement Specialist for Seattle Public Schools. She will receive the Dr. Maxine Mimms Education Excellence Award from the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) on Saturday, February 21 at the organization's Black History Month event at Holgate Street Church of Christ.

*Gabriel Prawl, President, Seattle Chapter, A. Phillip Randolph Institute (API) invites you to the annual Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day Monday, February 16 10:00 am-3:30 pm in Olympia. The gathering will be held at the Capital Building in the Columbia Room.

*Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) is inviting Kent residents, including youth to join her to "Get on the Bus" to venture down to Olympia for African American Legislative Day. The bus will leave from Kent Meridian High School on Monday at 7:00 am. Call 253.486.9029 for information.

*Randy Cross of the Royal Esquire Club comments on the activities that will be held at the club for the month. The big event will be their Valentines event that will be held on Valentines Day on Saturday, February14.

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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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