Mother’s Justice Show

On this special edition of The Mother's Justice Show , guest host Chukundi Salisbury Sr. welcomed the show’s very own Reverend Harriett G. Walden. Together, they traced decades of civil rights advocacy, from family roots in 1800s Florida to the founding of Mothers Against Police Harassment, the creation of the Community Police Commission (CPC), the federal Consent Decree. Reverend Walden defined h...

Seattle-born multidisciplinary artist and community leader Takiyah "TDUB" Ward recently joined The Mother’s Justice Show where she discussed her work leading The Re-Sole 206, Seattle's first sneaker dry cleaning and restoration studio, her role as Creative Director at Seattle’s premier events space and art gallery Colman Commons, and how art and social justice intersect. Ward described the impact...

James W. Armstrong Jr. recently joined host The Big O on The Mother’s Justice Show to discuss his background as a judge pro tempore at Puyallup Municipal Court and Pierce County District Court, as well as his 26-year legal career focused on workers' compensation and disability law.  As a candidate for Pierce County District Court, Armstrong outlined the responsibilities of municipal and distr...

Jerome Hunter, an educator, speaker, and thought leader on boys and healthy masculinity joins guest host Omari Salisbury to discuss pressing issues facing young Black boys. As the founder and former Chief Academic Officer of the Seattle School for Boys, an educational consultant, and a teacher in the College of Education at Seattle University, Hunter has dedicated his career to helping communities...

Corey Perkins, a dedicated Renton community leader, entrepreneur, and the owner of the C-ME Men’s Group, recently joined host Omari Salisbury on The Mother’s Justice Show. Their discussion explored his nineteen years of experience working with at-risk youth and families across the greater Seattle area, highlighting how community needs have shifted over the last two decades.  The conversation...

Political strategist and former Alliance for Gun Responsibility communications director Gregory Joseph discussed recent acts of gun violence in Seattle and other issues facing Black and brown youth and community in the region.  With host Omari Salisbury, Joseph addressed the recent mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle Food Festival, explored tangible solutions to curb youth gun violence, disc...

Nyjat Rose-Akins, a King County District Court pro tem judge currently running for judicial office recently joined host Omari Salisbury on The Mother's Justice Show. Drawing on her unique background as a Jamaican immigrant, HBCU graduate, and former Seattle assistant city attorney, Nyjat shared how her experiences shaped her approach to the criminal legal system. She discussed the role of District...

Community pillar Alicia Crank recently joined host The Big O on The Mother’s Justice Show for a conversation exploring the complex risks and rewards for Black people who take on leadership roles in environments not originally designed for them. As "Connector-In-Chief" at Crank'd Up Consulting and the Senior Manager of Corporate and Institutional Philanthropy at the Seattle Opera, Crank examined th...

Sean Goode, the founder of Movement Makers and a dedicated advocate for community well-being, recently brought his expertise in violence prevention and community healing to The Mother’s Justice Show.  His conversation with guest host Omari Salisbury covered youth gun violence in the Northwest, the broader impacts of the FIFA World Cup on our communities, and Men’s Mental Health Month. Goode a...

Lilly Ana Fowler, the Director of Communications and Public Relations for the Seattle Social Housing Developer, joined host Omari Salisbury to discuss the organization's groundbreaking work in local housing infrastructure. The conversation highlights the recent unveiling of Elara at the Market, Seattle's first social housing development, and delves into the overwhelming public response, including...

Emijah Smith, an advocate and strategist for children and families, joined The Mother’s Justice Show with host Omari Salisbury to discuss her work dedicated to transforming racial inequities and supporting grassroots leadership in Black and underrepresented communities.  Emijah shared her expertise on the role Black women and mothers play as the backbone of community protection and advocacy,...

Essex Porter, retired Emmy-winning political reporter, joined host Omari Salisbury in the studio to reflect on his distinguished 39-year career at KIRO 7 and his current leadership roles with Cascade Public Media and the Seattle Association of Black Journalists.  Porter also shared his insights from the recent community preview of Angela Poe Russell’s musical Aviatrix at the Northwest African...

Converge Media co-founder, Erik Kalligraphy, joined the Mother's Justice Show for a conversation about Seattle's creative economy. gun violence prevention and community investments, as well as an update on what he has been up to at Converge Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brian Callanan from the Seattle Channel and Converge Media joined the Mother's Justice Show this week with updates from across Seattle City Hall, including:  1. Dismantling of KCRHA 2. Mayor Wilson's plan to build 1,000 shelter units by the end of the year 3. Labor dispute between the union that deals with CARE teams (Protec17) and SPOG 4. Moratorium on data centers 5. Joy Hillingsw...

Arron Murphy-Paine, a community leader, activist, and the CEO of Amarr's Heart Foundation hopped on the mic to discuss the current state of gun violence in the region, his foundation’s upcoming events, and to bring awareness that the murder of his son, Amarr Murphy-Paine, is still unsolved. After Amarr was murdered outside Garfield High School in 2024, Arron transformed his grief into a mission fo...

Appollonia Washington, the co-owner of A 4 Apple Learning Center and TODAY’s Central, joined Omari Salisbury in the studio to discuss the development of the Judkins Park BIA, her upcoming role as the African American Police Accountability Representative, and the connection between economic development, childcare access, and overall community health. Next, Former State Representative Jesse Johnson...

Lamarr Thompson, founder of Aisle 4our, a Skyway resident, and engaged community member, stopped by the studio to discuss his work and offer a safe space for young people in the Skyway area and South Seattle.  Lamarr talked about the impact of participatory budgeting in Skyway and its impact on not only Aisle 4our but several other organizations in the area. He also discussed ideas to help cu...

Deaunte Damper, Community Engagement Specialist for the Regional Office for Gun Violence Prevention for Seattle and King County joined the Mother’s Justice Show to discuss his work in community. Deaunte, who was also named a Pride 2026 Grand Marshal discussed what that honor means to him.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

On this episode of the Mothers Justice Radio Show, guest host Chukundi Salisbury sits down with Chapter President of The A. Philip Randolph Institute Seattle. The A. Philip Randolph Institute is an organization of trade unionists and community activist committed to bridging the gap between labor, community and the civil rights movement See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

On this episode of the Mothers Justice Radio Show, guest host Chukundi Salisbury sits down with Erin Goodman, Executive Director of the SODO Business Improvement Area. Erin has served as the Executive Director of the SODO BIA since 2014. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration and brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit administration, placemaking, and economic development. Erin...

On this episode of the Mothers Justice Radio Show, guest host Chukundi Salisbury sits down with members of the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about police violence, accountability, and the urgent need for systemic reform. The discussion centers on the killing of L.J. Causey, Jr.—a father of three—and exposes the stark gap between police de-es...

This episode of  Mothers Justice Radio  goes beyond headlines and soundbites. In a candid, wide-ranging conversation, Seattle City Councilmember  Rob Saka  joins the show to discuss public safety, police accountability, and the complex realities communities are navigating right now — from policy decisions at City Hall to the lived experiences of families most impacted by violen...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the  Mothers Justice Show , guest host  Chukundi Salisbury Sr.  sits down in studio with his brother, journalist and media founder  Omari “Big O” Salisbury , for a wide-ranging conversation that moves seamlessly between legacy, accountability, and the urgent need for truth in public storytelling. The discussion traces the launch o...

This week, host Chukundi Salisbury (filling in for Reverend Walden) sits down with his mentor, the influential  Representative Dawn Mason , for a profound discussion on community leadership and activism. Rep. Mason, who recently received the "Key to the City," emphasizes that her civic honors represent the collective work of all those she supports. The episode focuses on the urgency of&n...

In this powerful full episode of the Mothers Justice Show, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes joins the conversation for a candid, wide-ranging discussion that moves from personal history to public responsibility. Chief Barnes reflects on his journey to leadership, shares clear data on recent reductions in violence and property crime, and speaks honestly about accountability, trust, and the com...