Urban Forum Northwest

16/11/2023

Thursday, November 16 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PST) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04, Ranking Member, House Judiciary Committee comments on his bill to hold the US Supreme Court Justices accountable is requesting that Congress pass the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal and Transparency (SCERT) ACT that will provide true accountability to the American people.

*Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. Pastor, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Founder, Black Dollar Days Task Force, Clean Greens Farm and Market invites you the Clean Greens Annual Lottie Cross Harvest Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, November 18 at 6:30 pm at 4916 Rainier Avenue South. Information at 206.455.3867.

*KL Shannon, Vice Chair, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition provides an update on the planning of the MLK Holiday on January 15, 2024. Volunteer opportunities are available. Information at SeattleMLKCoalition.org.

*Judith (Judge Judy) Hightower Mills and Dr. Kimberly Bell of the Seattle Chapter of The Girl Friends, Inc. invites you their Holiday Event "Stepping Out to Paint the Town Red". The event will be held on Saturday December 2 at the Seattle Hyatt Regency at 6:00 pm.

*Roberto Jourdan, President, Seattle's Royal Esquire Club invites you their Black and White Ball honoring former Seattle Mayor Norman (Norm) Rice on Saturday, November 18. The event begins at 5:30 pm.

*Reginald Robinson, Owner, Altha's Louisiana Seasoning and Spices at 201 East Meeker Street, Kent WA 98032, in addition to the seasonings you will have many choices like Shrimp and Grits, Boudin, Double D sausage, and Gator fillet. Call 253.719.2242 for orders and more information.

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09/11/2023

Today, Thursday, November 9 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PST) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D) CA-13 comments on some of the most pressing issues that Congress is undertaking domestically and abroad. She is also a candidate for the California Senate seat that was vacated by Senator Dianne Feinstein.

*Elton Mason, Owner, Washington State Sand and Gravel comment on the challenges that he and other African American Truckers are being confronted with trying to secure work on the many Washington State highway projects that are under construction.

*Hayward Evans, Co Chair, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition's Opportunity Fair that will be held on the MLK Holiday January 15, 2024 at Garfield High School.

*Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF), Kent WA invites all to support/attend the Church's Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, November 11.

*Roberto Jourdan, President, Royal Esquire Club comments on the November 18 event honoring former Seattle Mayor Norman B. Rice.

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02/11/2023

Thursday, November 2 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-9 Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee comments on the pressing issues before the US House of Representatives, in a House that is divided. US military personnel are positioned in several hot spots around the world and the middle east situation is getting worse.

*Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is engaged with several state agencies receiving federal funds but are not living up to President Biden's commitment that minorities would receive 15% of the 1.75 trillion dollar Infrastructure and Job Act funds and the Justice 40 Fund.

*Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) invites you to their Future Leaders Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, November 11 at NBCF. Dr. Caprice Hollins, Co Founder, Cultures Connecting is the Key Note Speaker, Emcee is Angela Poe Russell. Phyllis Birdwell, Minister of Music at Mount Zion Baptist Church and Jimmy Brown, Minister of Music, Tacoma's Allen Temple AME Church will receive Life Time Achievement Awards.

*Reverend Dr. Harriett Walden, Founder, Mothers' For Police Accountability is hosting the organization's Annual Breakfast on November 9 at 7:00 am at the Royal Esquire Club. Mothers' was organized in response to the treatment Reverend Walden's sons experienced by Seattle Policemen in 1990 and is now celebrating 33 years of service.

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26/10/2023

Thursday, October 26 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) expresses his concern with federal funds coming to the state with no requirements to include minorities, women, or veterans in contract opportunities.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Pastor Patrinell Wright Seattle First Lady of Gospel Concert and Celebration 50th Anniversary of the Total Experience Gospel Choir.

*James Connor, Recording Artist and was the drummer for the Total Experience Gospel Choir at fifteen years of age. He will perform on the 50th Anniversary of the Total Experience on Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church 11:00am-1:00pm (PDT). He will be joined by the following former choir members:

Sherri Charleston Choir Founder Pat Wrights niece and choir member

Cheri Brooks Willoughby started signing with the choir when she was four or five years old

Shaunyce Omar was the student choir director for the Total Experience

Benjamin Davis joined the Total Experience while a student at Franklin High School in 1973

Josephine Howell was best known for her performance in the choir's Black Nativity production


*Yolanda Barton, Founder, Revere XR comments on the preservation partnership and a call for elders to share their stories.

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19/10/2023

Thursday, October 19 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Kevin P. Henry will serve as Moderator for The Seattle Association of Black Journalist presentation of Black Voices Matter:Beyond The Byline Saturday, October 21 4-5 pm at Seattle's Rainier Arts Center. Panelist for the discussion are Lola E. Peters, Editor-At-Large, South Seattle Emerald, Tat Bellamy-Walker, Communities Reporter-The Seattle Times, and Mayowa Aina, Special Projects Reporter KNKX.

*Emile Pitre and Issac Alexander pay tribute to the late Emanuel J. Brisker Jr. (EJ) they will also comment on the impact the Black Student Union (BSU) had on the University of Washington in the late 1960's and 1970's when there was three times more African American students on the Seattle campus than in 2023.

*Juan Peralez, President, UNIDOS-Snohomish County and Maralyn Chase, Communities Against Hate and Violence Extremism invites you to The Communities Against Hate Educational Forum, The Rising Radical Right's Threat To Our Safety And Democracy that will feature Renowned Author David Neiwert. The title of his presentation is "White Christian Nationalism or Cultural Diversity.

Panelist/Speakers are:

Jennifer Bereskin, SeaMonster Human Rights Leader

Aneelah Afzali, Executive Director, MAPS-AMEN (American Muslim Empowerment Network)

Reverend Dr. Kelle J. Brown, Senior Pastor, Plymouth Church

The event is Thursday, October 26 6:15-8:15 pm at the Everett Civic Auditorium.

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12/10/2023

Thursday, October 12 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT). My scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Members of the 1968 University of Washington Black Student Union (BSU) that occupied the UW President's Office and made the following five demands. 1) Recruit more Black, Latino and Indian students. 2) Immediate establishment of a Black Studies Program. 3) Hiring of more Black, Latino, and Native Professors and Counselors. 4) Establishment of a learning resource center, and tutorial program. 5) Establishment of an Ethnic Cultural Center. The individuals below will pay tribute to Emanuel Brisker Jr. (EJ) one of the BSU leaders who passed away last month.

*Larry Gossett, Carl Miller, Leathia Stallworth Krasucki, James Garrett, and Kathy Halley will reflect on E J's participation as a BSU leader and organizer and comment on their personal commitment for inclusion and equality in the late 1960's and early 70's.

*Senator T'wina Nobles, President & CEO, Tacoma Urban League invites you the 6th Gala Empowerment Awards on Friday, October 20 at 6:00 pm Hotel Murano. In addition to Senator Nobles, Black Future Co-op Fund Co-Founder, guest will hear from Solo Funds and Culture House Co-Founder Rodney Williams and King County Councilman Girmay Zahilay.

*Lorra-Ellen McKinney invites you to the P3 Concert where you can hear some of the best musical talent in the Northwest. The event will feature Michael Powers, Denis Wilcox, Devon Gates, Josephine Howell, and The Walden Twins. Chris Patin and Casey James lead the band. Mercedes Montgomery directs the back up choir. This event is Saturday, October 14 7-8:30 pm at 5623 Rainier Avenue South.

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03/10/2023

28/09/2023

Thursday, September 28 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04 a member of the House Judiciary Committee is using his position to restore legitimacy and independence to the nation's highest court, he re-introduced the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act that would limit justices to 18 years of service.

*Michelle Merriweather, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle has acquired 1.19 acres of property on Rainier Avenue for the organizations future headquarters and to develop 275-300 affordable apartment homes that will be available to low to middle income individuals and families earning around 60% of the Area Median Income.

*Peter Gishuru, President & CEO, African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, the organization promotes bilateral trade and investment between Africa and the Pacific Northwest. He comments on the 23rd Africa Day Business Forum that will be held Saturday, September 30 8:30 am-10:00 pm at Seattle's Motif Hotel.

*Roberto Jourdan, President, Seattle's Royal Esquire Club invites you to ICONS Night Honoring Media Pioneers Deborah Horne, Essex Porter, Connie Thompson, Steve Pool, Micki Flowers and Joyce Taylor. Also honoring the Seattle Medium Newspaper, The Facts Newspaper and special recognition of the Converge Media Group on Saturday, September 30 at the Royal Esquire Club.

*Rashad Hart, Past Master Union Lodge #43 and Frederick Marshall, Past Master and Acting Warden Union Lodge #43 invites you to their 63rd Anniversary Dinner that will include their 1st "Speak Up Award" on Saturday, September 30 5:00-8:00 pm at the Alki Masonic Center 4736 40th Ave. SW Seattle 98116.

*Henry Yates invites you to the Tabor 100 22nd Annual Captains of Industry Gala "Breaking the Chains" at the Seattle Convention Center Saturday, September 30 at 6:00 pm. World Class Gymnast and entrepreneur Dominique Dawes will deliver the keynote address. Mayor Bruce Harrell will serve as Master of Ceremonies and a number of deserving individuals will receive Crystal Eagle Awards.

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14/09/2023

Thursday, September 14 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my schedule guest for the hour are:

*Cedric Richmond, the former White House aide and congressman has joined the President Joe Biden 2024 re-elect campaign as co-chair. He served as a senior adviser to Biden in the White House and director of the office of public engagement and has been a key political confidant to the President.

*Attorney Sheley Anderson was recently elected NAACP Area Conference President (Alaska,Oregon, Washington) has been a long time champion for civil rights, a criminal defense attorney she also represents children and families.

*Wendell Stemley, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) has been a leading proponent for diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. He explains how Infrastructure and Racial Equity are intertwined.

*Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq a Change Agent Attorney, Trice Edney Wire Service Syndicated Columnist, Author, and Host of "Wake up, Stay Woke" a Washington DC radio show on 89.3 WPFW. Her column appears regularly in the Seattle Medium Newspaper.

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07/09/2023

Thursday, September 7 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the White House's Justice 40 Initiative. For the first time in our nations history the Federal Government has made it a goal for 40% of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that have been burdened by pollution.

*Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective comments on the accomplishment, goals and aspirations of the organizations that has represented the interest of the Black Community for over fifty years. The Saturday morning forum has participation from elected officials, community leaders, and citizens who want to make a difference.

*Korbett Mosesly, Publisher of Opportunity Link, a publication committed to fostering economic opportunity and advancing equitable community investment across the Puget Sound region.Their platform is designed to bridge gaps and empower growth, and connect individuals and organizations striving for positive change.

Dr. Brent Jones, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools is dedicated to making sure that all students thrive by transforming organizational culture and redesigning PreK-12 systems and support. Dr. Jones has demonstrated experience creating the right conditions and systems for advancing educational justice.

*LaNesha DeBardelaben, President & CEO, Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) invites you to this years Elders Circle Inductees and Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 10, 2:00-3:00 pm. The 2023 recognition go to four individuals known for their lifetime commitment to our community. The Inductees are Dr. Mona Lake Jones, Kibibi Monie, Claude Burfect, and Lyle Quasim.

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31/08/2023

Thursday, August 31 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Congressman Bobby Scott (D) VA-03 is the ranking member, House Education and Labor Committee. In 1977 he was elected to Virginia House of Delegates as a Democrat and to the Senate of Virginia in 1982 and was elected to the U S Congress in 1993 after the US Justice Department directed the Virginia Legislature to draw a congressional district line that would create a Black Congressional District.

*Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43, ranking member House of Representatives, Financial Services Committee comments on her legislative priorities for the session that will begin in less than two weeks.

*Attorney Jesse Wineberry, a former Washington State Representative and Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) an organization that meets virtually every Saturday morning at 7:00 am (PDT). He has been an outspoken advocate for equal economic participation and representation for African Americans and people of color for decades.

*James Posey, President, Portland Oregon Branch, NAACP comments on the organization's Area Conference Alaska, Oregon, and Washington State Conference Annual Convention with the theme of Legacy:Reclaiming Our History, Building Our future. The event will be held in Seattle on September 9.

*Paul Mitchell continues to volunteer for the Relatives Of Old Timers (ROOTS) gathering that will be held at Jimi Hendrix Park at 2300 South Massachusetts Street on Sunday, September 3 10:00 am-6:00 pm (PDT).

*Maisha Barnett's family members first arrived in Washington State in 1883, she has been a long time organizer with the ROOTS Committee. She will share some history of her family lineage and comment on the Sunday, September 3 event at Jimi Hendrix Park.

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24/08/2023

Thursday, August 24 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) "Dream Unfinished: Continuation not Commemoration". He will comment on the logistics of the full weekend of events.

*Raymond Miller, NAACP, Area Conference (Alaska, Oregon, Washington) Chair, Armed Services and Veteran Affairs Committee is one of the organizers for the Snohomish County observance of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom.

*Tana Yasu, organizer of the Youth/ Young Adult Saturday program of "Dream Unfinished:Continuation not Commemoration" at the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) 10:00 am-5:00 pm. She will be joined by youth leader/speaker Lincoln Wilmore and Chardonnay Beaver the keynote speaker for the event. The Simply Soulful Brunch will be served at 10:15 am.

*Stan Shikuma, President, Japanese Americans Citizens League (JACL) the oldest Asian American Civil Rights and Human Rights organization in the country. JACL was in Selma, Alabama with African Americans in 1965 and in 2015 for the 50th Anniversary.

*Dr. James Carter, Director, Seattle Breakfast Group Project Mister Program, he comments on the historical significance of "Dream Unfinished:Continuation not Commemoration" and what role his organization will play in the 60th Anniversary observance this weekend.

*Dr. Traci Harrell has played a significant role in interviewing individuals who were around during the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC. She has scheduled interviews for Friday, August 25 10:00 am-5:00 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church in Renton.

*Clyde Merriwether and Roger Evans of the Seattle Griot Project are videoing and conducting interviews to chronicle the Seattle King County events that will be held to observe the 60th Anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC.

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