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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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