Today, Thursday, November 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Washington State Representative Brianna Thomas (D)-34th LD represents constituents from Pioneer Square, West Seattle and Vashon Island talks about her legislative priorities and what the state can do to provide assistance to citizens who are being impacted by federal policies. *Washington State Representative David Hackney (D)-11th LD his district encompasses Renton and parts of Kent, WA. He is member of the Budget Committee and he sounds the alarm of the state's economic shortfall. He is also an advocate and leader on the states public safety policy and reforms. *The following will pay tribute to the late Dr. Charles H. Mitchell, Jamal (Martin) Wyatt was a close friend and a University of Washington Husky football teammate of Charles aka Charlie, Audrey Mitchell Jones and Paul Mitchell Charles sister and brother talk about the Mitchell family history and specifically about their brothers accomplishments on and off the field where he was an All American University of Washington Husky football player that went on to play professionally with the Denver Broncos. He became president of Seattle Central Community College and later became Chancellor of Seattle Colleges. His Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 pm (PST) at Club Husky 3800 Montlake Blvd. North. *Randolph Cross, Executive Secretary, Seattle's Royal Esquire Club invites you to First Friday and provides information on some of the activities planned for the month of November. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.115okknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, October 30 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell comments the progress that's being made under his leadership, specifically affordable housing and working on housing the homeless. He also talks about the possibility of federal troops and National Guard of coming to Seattle and is working closely with Governor Bob Ferguson and Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown. *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) of Kent WA invites listeners to the church's Future Leaders Banquet that will be held on Saturday, November 1at 6:00 pm. The banquet has made it possible for hundreds of college students to ease the financial pain. He also provides an update on any responses that he has received regarding DEA agents and Renton Police Department using (NBCF) property without the church's permission to stage drug bust in Renton. *Peter Gishuru, president, Africa Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest talks about what you can expect at the organization Annual Africa Trade Day event that will be held at Seattle's Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Saturday, November 1 beginning at 8:00 am and dinner will be at 7:00 pm, Ambassador H. E. Tumisang Mosotho of the Republic of Lesotho and Ambassador H. E. Mohammed Idris of Sudan are featured guest. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr.Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) has done work in several African countries. He has been working with Peter Gishuru for decades and is currently engaged with a hydroponics food production partnership in Nairobi. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, October 23 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) Kent WA is seeking answers from the Washington State Congressional Delegation regarding the last Thursday morning occupation of the church's property by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and the Renton Police Department without the church's permission. Stephen Gray, NBCF Chief Operating Officer (COO) requested information from the DEA agents and was ignored. *Lekha Fernandes, Director, Washington State Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE) comments on the restrictions being placed on certified minority & women owned businesses by the federal government. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee comments on the Opportunity Fair that's one of the events sponsored by the Seattle King County MLK Organizing Coalition. Last year over fifty agencies and businesses participated in the event bringing information about employment and training opportunities. *Saul Patu, former professional football player and a youth coach and advocate and Rita Green, NAACP Youth Council Adviser comments on the double standards of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). They express their dismay as to why private schools have different rules than Washington state public schools playing in the same league. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us ay www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, October 16 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Robert (Bobby) Cortez Scott (D) VA-03, Ranking Member, House Education and Workforce Development Committee is the first person of Filipino ancestry to serve as a Voting Member of the US Congress, his grandfather was Filipino. He comments on the government shutdown and indicates that Democrats are in DC ready to work on this perplexing issue. *Former Washington State Representative Velma Veloria was the first Filipino to be elected to the Washington State Legislature. She comments on the significance of Filipino American History Month. *Burien City Councilman Jimmy Matta talks about the anxiety that's being perpetuated by the war on immigrants across the country and what he and others are doing with the anticipation that federal ICE agents and possibly National Guard troops coming to his city. * John Yasutake, Talk Show Host for Rainier Avenue Radio comments on the documented racism that was exposed by several reporters that infiltrated young Republican organizations in several states. Racist statements like "if I want to see Blacks play basketball I will go to the zoo and watch monkeys play basketball". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, October 9 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-4 is a member of the Judiciary Committee his subcommittee assignments include Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet (ranking member). He will lend his perspective on the US Government shutdown. *Washington State Representative Mia Gregerson Dahle (D)-33 and Gwen Allen Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) talk about their organizing efforts to name parts of State Highway 900 in honor & memory of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. *Shaude' Moore, CEO, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) and Hayward Evans, CDCPDA Board Member provides an update on the facility and programs. The building is also known as the McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development in honor of the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who was the catalyst for the building being erected to house the Seattle Opportunities Industrialization Center (SOIC). Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, October 2 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Prakash Gupta, Consulate General India, Seattle talks about the events that will take place today in honor of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Last year a bust of Gandhi was installed at the Seattle Center by the Space Needle on his birthday. *Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D) WA-10 comments on the government shutdown, an estimated fifty million US Citizens will be impacted, a significant number of government workers will be fired and now more people are blaming the Republicans. *Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza and Anica Enriquez, Special Events and Stewardship Manager for El Centro invites you to Building the Beloved Community Gala that will be held on Saturday, October 11 at the Seattle Convention Center. *A tribute to the late Madge Thompson will be given by by her niece Tayna Dowser, Larry Gossett, and Robert Gant. Madge coordinated the food service after the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee Marches for over 25 years. Her great grandfather was US Senator Hiram Revels of Mississippi in1870 during Reconstruction. Her Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 3 at 11:00 am at Church by the side of the Road. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, September 25 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle City Council member Joy Hollingsworth comments on her priorities and vision for the city, her district and her community. *Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney shares her vision as a Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board member. The building is aka the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development, named for her late father who was one of the people responsible for the building to be erected to house the training program Seattle Opportunities Industrialization Center (SOIC). *Former Washington State Representative Velma Veloria, Bennyroyce Royon, and Jan Edrozo of the Filipino Community of Seattle invites you to Talipapa Market & Cultural Festival on October 3 &4 to kickoff Filipino History Month. *Sheila Braxton, Relations Manager,Compassion International talks about how her organization is uplifting and feeding people around the globe. *Benjamin Davis and his colleagues has a plan to help small businesses on their foreman Saturday, September 27, 9:00 am-3:00 pm in Renton. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, September 18th on Urban Forum Northwest, guests include: Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., former Washington State Representative talks about how Governor’s Directive 98-01 killed Affirmative Action in Washington State for 24 years. Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, comments on the organization's September 27 Annual Fundraising Gala. Erica Hoard, Program Manager, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative. Justin Ellis, Lead Instructor, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, September 11th on Urban Forum Northwest: Attorney Sheley Secrest, NAACP Area Conference(ALASKA,Oregon,Washington) President comments on the regional meeting being held in Tacoma, WA this weekend. The speaker for Saturday’s event is Dr. John Carlos (remember the 1968 Olympics).  Loria Yeadon, CEO, YMCA of Greater Seattle invites you to the organization’s event on Wednesday, September, 24 where some deserving community members will be honored.  Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney is a new member of the Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board of Directors. The building is named for her father, the late Revered Dr. Samuel B. McKinney. She speaks on the history of the building. Hayward Evans is new member of the Central District Community Preservation & Development & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board of Directors. He invites interested community members to the Saturday, September 20 11:00 am Town Hall. Robert Gant is a candidate for a seat on the Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board of Directors aka the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development.  Seattle Labor Activist Claude Burfect says he didn’t endorse Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, September 4 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell comments on the possibility of federal agents/troops on the streets of Seattle and how he is coordinating a response with Attorney General Nick Brown and Governor Bob Ferguson. He also talks about his priorities on transportation and how it's key to affordable housing. *Ed Prince, Renton City Councilman and Executive Director, Washington State Commission on African American Affairs pays tribute to Commissioner Sheila Stanton of Kirkland WA who was killed Sunday when a driver crashed into a Grocery Outlet store in Kirkland. He explains how the Washington State Department of Commerce will be the lead state agency on the Reparations Study. *Juan Peralez, president, UNIDOS of Snohomish County comments on the civil rights work and the efforts his organization is undertaken to get police accountability legislation passed by the state legislature. His organization recently hosted a community meeting that featured a former FBI agent who infiltrated hate groups and shared his experience with a panel that included State Senators John Lovick and Manka Dhingra. *Randy Cross, Executive Secretary, Royal Esquire Club provides the details of activities for the month of September. First Friday will kick off the events for the month followed by a Saturday afternoon Birthday Party for Toni Forward Bailey that will be catered by Keith Floyd's SOULFUSION. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Like us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. We are on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, August 28: *Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D) New York-8, he was elected unanimously by his colleagues to be Minority Leader of the Democrats in the United States Congress. He comments on the issues facing the country and the approach that the Democrats are taking to mitigate some of the Executive Orders being issued by the President Trump and legislation being passed by the Republican controlled Congress. He talks about the significance of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Commemoration Committee comments on Show-Up Stand-Up Speak-Up For Your Rights. He outlines the organizations program that will be held this evening to commemorate the 62nd Anniversary of the historic August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ. Five Community Leaders will be recognized for their contributions during the program. *Kendra Liddell, Community Engagement Coordinator, Seattle's Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka the Reverend Samuel B. McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development. She will be one of the MC's for this evenings event. *Shawn Kemp six time NBA All Star for the Seattle SuperSonics has been giving to the youth of Puget Sound for years and he is receiving the Lenny Wilkens Community Service Award. In spite of legal issues facing him, he showed up at Rise Up Academy in Everett Washington three weeks ago and over 2,500 youth attended. Two weeks ago with Gary Payton, Marshawn Lynch, and Richard Sherman they provided school supplies for about 3,000 youth in Kent, WA. *Ellen Smith, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective is assisting the Mahogany Circle in raising funds for the cancer awareness organization. On Sunday, August 31 at 5:00 pm she is co hosting a Fashion Show and the Motown Review at Tacoma's Caballero Club. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, August 14 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Reverend/President Malando D. Redeemer is associate minister, Youth and Young Adult Pastor at Tacoma's Shiloh Baptist Church. At 28 years of age he is the youngest NAACP Branch president in the country. He comments on motivating the voters and the importance of elections.The Tacoma Branch NAACP's Annual Dinner is August 21. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) reveals plans for the observance of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Justice which led to the July 2, 1964 Civil Rights Act being signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson and the August 6, 1965 Voting Rights act being signed by President Johnson for African Americans. *Shawn Kemp six time NBA SuperSonics All Star finds himself in a legal quagmire. His attorney since the 1990's William "Scott" Boatman comments on Shawn's situation. He goes to court next week. Paula Sardinas, Owner, FMS Global Strategies has compiled a number of community events that Shawn has supported like the recent event at Rise Up Academy in Everett, WA where over 1500 children participated. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, August 7 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D) WA-07, she serves on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Budget Committees She was Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus 2021-2025, she is now Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. She reveals the human toll that will be felt by many as a result of the "Big Beautiful Bill' that has been passed. *David Fukuhara, Owner, Concourse Concessions, his firm operates several businesses at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC) they include Cafe D'arte at the North Satellite, on Concourse A and the Hachi-Ko Restaurant on Concourse C. He comments on the current situation for Airport Concessionaire Disadvantage Business Enterprise (ACDBE), the program encourage airports to utilize minority and women owned businesses. *Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D) IL-01 is serving his second term, he currently serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He stated "Our Conscience Demands Action" on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis. He also expressed alarm at the number of people who will suffer as a result of Project 2025 being implemented as legislation. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) joins in the discussion. *Megan Matthews, Director, Washington State Office of Equity is sponsoring the Equity Learning Series that was held earlier on Thursday. The next webinar is dedicated to "Preventing Veteran Suicide by Combating Stigma: Building Awareness and Support". The webinar will be held September 18. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Like us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, July 31 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D) MS-02 is the Ranking Member, House Homeland Security Committee. He was Chair, House Select Committee on the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol. He will also speak to the current political climate in Washington DC. *Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Co Founder Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on the status of the efforts to get Reparations for 400,000 African Descendants of chattel slavery who reside in Washington state. *Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective, the organization is fifty-two years old and has met every Saturday of the month, that includes holidays. There are several committees that undergird the organization and elected an appointed officials are on the call every week. *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) is celebrating twenty years of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, feeding the hungry, providing scholarships, hosting a technology training program (Americans 4 Equality/ MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative). The 20th Anniversary Dinner will be held Saturday evening at the Bellevue Hyatt. *Randolph Cross, Executive Secretary, Seattle's Royal Esquire Club will provide a snapshot of activities for the month of August. They will all begin with First Friday tomorrow on August 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, July 24 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150: *Carmen Best former Seattle Police Chief, MSNBC Law Enforcement Contributor has been selected to be Queen Alcyone for Seafair 2025 for its 76th annual royalty reign. She knows that the Seafair is a positive, fun experience that transcends age, race and genders. She is thrilled to be a part of Seafair Royalty. *Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Sr., co founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) an organization that advocated for months and years for Reparations for Washington State Descendants of Chattel Slavery. He comments on his observations of Wednesday's initial joint meeting of the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs and the Washington State Department of Commerce on the state's Reparations Study. *Clarence Gunn, president, Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion comments on the local political scene and what does his organization look for in candidates that they choose to support. *Rory O'Sullivan is a candidate for Seattle City Attorney, he is the Founding Partner, Washington Employment Benefits Advocates. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Washington. During the foreclosure crisis he worked with Northwest Justice Center helping homeowners facing foreclosure. For decades he has worked with Washington Public Campaigns to loosen the grip held by large corporate donors. *In 2016 Tess Thomas realized he lifelong dream of owning her own restaurant. She named the restaurant for her mother Emma, Emma's Bar B Q whose recipes and influence is prevalent. Three generations work at the restaurant. They did an outstanding job this past Sunday at the Joe Brazil Legacy Project at Be'er Sheva Park in Rainier Beach. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, July 17 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Attorney Erika Evans is a candidate for Seattle City Attorney Office. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. She recently served as Assistant Attorney General, US Attorney for Western Washington. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC). After a several month delay he and Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney were finally seated on the Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board of Directors. *Dr. Anita Johnson Connell was recently honored by Women Of Wonder (WOW) for her Legacy of Impact, Embodiment of Healing and Black Love, Cultural and Historical Significance, Integrity and Authenticity and Community Recognition and Respect. She also was a leader on the campus in the 60's at the University of Washington making demands for more Black Students, Black Faculty, and Administrators. * The following individuals will pay tribute and share stories about the late Dr. Charles H. Mitchell who passed away on June 27. Paul Mitchell Charles brother, Coach Al Roberts lived with the Mitchell family when he was recruited by UW football, Jamal (Martin Wyatt) was a teammate of Charles at UW and was his presenter into the UW Football Hall of Fame, and Dr. Anita Johnson Connell was Charles Neighbor. *Tana Yasu is the late Joe Brazil's grandniece and is the coordinator of the Joe Brazil Legacy Project. Joe founded the Black Academy of Music and was a Music Professor at the UW School of Music, there was awaiting list to get into his class and he was still denied tenure. The "Hotter Than July" Music Festival will be held Sunday, July 20 1:00-6:30 pm at Be'er Sheva Park 8650 55th South (Rainier Beach Boat Launch Park). Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kkknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, July 10 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-09 Ranking Member House Armed Services Committee, a member of the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the dean of Washington's House delegation. He was elected to the Washington State Senate in 19991when he was 25 years old the youngest person ever elected to the Senate and served until 1997. He has been a vocal advocate for working class Americans in his district and the country. He has been an outstanding advocate for the underserved, supporting programs like American 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative. *Hayward Evans, co convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC). He has been a candidate for the Board of Directors the Central District Community Preservation &Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka the Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development since February and Dr. McKinney's daughter Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney has been a candidate for the CDCPDA Board of Directors since March. He will comment on why they have not been seated. *Reverend Dr. LaVerne Hall was one of the first employees of Seattle Opportunities Industrialization Center (SOIC) when the program started in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She is known for being a fierce advocate for the Black Community and she is known for the work she did on the Sojourner Truth Exhibition. She is very concerned about the status of the CDCPDA and the building that was erected to house SOIC in 1974. *Dr. Gregory K. Alex comments on the legacy and leadership of the late Dr. Charles H. Mitchell, a UW All American football player. Dr. Alex was one of four African American UW football players that were dismissed from the UW football team in 1969. Dr. Carver Gayton was the first African American coach in the schools history and took a stand in support of the Black players by resigning. The four dismissed African American players were inducted into University of Washington Football Hall of Fame in 2022. Anthony Long, Executive Assistant & Board Relations Manager, Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), they are hosting a July 15 event honoring Nelson Mandela's 1999 visit to Seattle. There will be some of the event organizers will be present and Larry Gossett and some students who met him during his visit will share some remarks. There will be performance by Djeliyah Band. MOHAI is hosting the Nelson Mandela Exhibit May 24-September 7. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, July 3 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., co founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) has been one of the leaders in Washington State seeking to get justice for the state's African Americans who are descendants of U. S. chattel slaves. Funds have been allocated for the Reparations Study and he will comment on the status of the study. *Attorney Sheley Secrest Anderson, president, Washington State NAACP has been and continues to be an advocate for economic justice for African Americans in Washington State today. She was active participant in meetings with state officials regarding the Reparations Study. *Hayward Evans, co convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) was one of the leaders in lobbying for the passage of House Bill 1918 sponsored by Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, the bill created the Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development. He has been denied membership to the CDCPDA Board of Directors since March. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, June 26 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Legendary Hall of Fame NBA Player and Coach Lenny Wilkens had an amazing piece on his life and career chronicled on the front page of the Seattle Times Sports Section last Sunday. He comments on his playing and coaching days in the NBA, his commitment to uplifting his community and his college playing days and his stint in the US Army. Learn more here: https://www.seattletimes.com/.../how-lenny-wilkens-will.../ *Former Washington State Senator Adam Kline was instrumental in getting legislation passed to change the name of King County from William Rufus DeVane King to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. County. In 1986 King County Council members Ron Sims (D) and Bruce Laing (R) passed a resolution in 1986 changing the county's name to MLK. However, only the state legislature could change the name of a county. Then Senator Kline introduced legislation eight times between 1999-2005. On April 14, 2005 Governor Kristine Gregoire signed the bill officially changing the name to MLK County. * Digene Farrar is an Author, Speaker, Nurse, Actor, Model, Advocate for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and an Active Supporter of Survivors. She will be present at Women Of Wonder (WOW) Dear Sista, A Call To Heal. Virtual Healing Circle on Saturday, June 28 9:00-11:00 am (PDT). Live on zoom. Free to register, TheWonderofWomen.org. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thursday, June 19 on Urban Forum Northwest, guests include:  Dow Constantine, CEO, Sound Transit  Joyce Walker is being inducted into the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. Ramon Bryant Braxton, the Conductor of Songs of Black Folk  Urban Forum Northwest Streams live on 1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook @Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.