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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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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