Thursday, January 20 on Urban Forum Northwest scheduled guests for the hour are:

*Washington State Representative David Hackney (D)-11 comments on his legislative priorities for his district and the state for the 60 Day legislative session.

*Tara Smith, Director, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES). She has been on the job since September, 2021. Director Smith comes from Miami-Dade where she was the Director of Internal Services.

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Sr. Founder and Co Chair, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WWENA) comments on Governor Jay Inslee's Executive Order restoring Affirmative Action in Washington State after 23 years without equity for all.

*Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective comments on the structure, success, and influence of the politically savvy organization that's been in existence for over 50 years.

*Bob Armstead, Washington Civil Rights Coalition comments on the collaborative efforts that he's taking on to insure that African Americans are receiving opportunities in the public and private sector.

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