Urban Forum Northwest

Today, Thursday, July 9 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43 CD is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in politics today. She has a reputation for being an outspoken advocate for women, children, African Americans, people of color and the poor. She is the Ranking Member, House Financial Services Committee, she was the first woman and first African Am...

Thursday, July 2 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) comments on WSDOT's revised Small Business Program that complies with the anti DEI initiatives that allows for participation of women and minority owned firms seeking to do business with WSDOT. He is on the agenda later Thursday afternoon for the Was...

Today, Thursday, June 25 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle Police Chief Dr. Shon Barnes assumed his position on February 1, 2024. He is nationally recognized leader in crime reduction and community police relations. He came to Seattle after serving as Chief of Police in Madison Wisconsin 2021-2024. Chief Barnes was honored by the National Institute of Justice, was inducted into the Evidence Based...

Today, Thursday, June 18 on Urban forum Northwest: *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04, he serves as the ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. He comments on the challenges that many will face by simply trying to vote in the USA. He also comments on the renaming of US military bases to Confederate Generals in 2025 by the Trump administrati...

Today, Thursday, June 11 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Bishop Francine A. Brookins, Esq. is the 141st elected and consecrated Bishop of the AME Church and the fifth woman. She currently serves as the Presiding Bishop of the 5th Episcopal District. She serves as Chair of the Publications Commission and is the new Chair of the General Board Social Action Commission. She previously Served Bishop of the...

Today, Thursday, June 4 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Kent City Councilman John Boyd comments on his efforts to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway to his city. He invites you to the Saturday June 6, 2:00 pm forum on Housing and Homelessness will be held at Kent Lutheran Church. He will be joined by Senator Tina Orwall, Representatives Edwin Obras, and Debra Entenman. Pastor Tormod Svensso...

Today, Thursday, May 28 on Urban Forum Northwest: *On Tuesday, May 26 the following elected officials and community advocates celebrated the unveiling of the first Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway sign in Renton WA. On December 10, 2025 the Washington State Transportation Commission unanimously passed Resolution NO.755 to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Way 9.2 miles to Kent WA. *Gwen Allen C...

Thursday, May 21 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) talks about WSDOT's new Small Business Program that complies with the new anti DEI initiatives and still afford possibilities for minority and women owned businesses seeking to do business with WSDOT. *Hayward Evans is the newly elected president of...

Today, Thursday, May 14 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Representative Jamila Taylor (PD)-30th LD was the sponsor of the Washington State Home ownership Covenant Act which is being targeted by the Trump administration's Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The policy is designed to expand access to home ownership for communities excluded from the housing market. The program has assisted over 1300 home...

Thursday, May 7 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is the first African American and person of color to serve in that office. She has extensive legal experience, serving as Assistant City Prosecutor, Assistant City Attorney, and Assistant US Attorney. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. She comments on what she was able...

Today, Thursday, April 30: *Seattle Port Commission President Ryan Calkins comments on the multiple responsibilities of the Port. He also comments on how the Middle East conflict is impacting the airlines and marine traffic in the Puget Sound. *Senator T'wina Nobles (D)-28th LD, she Chairs the Senate Higher Education Committee, is member of the University Place School Board, and leads several orga...

Today, Thursday, April 23rd on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: Attorney James Bible comments on the victory he secured for Seattle Police Detective Cookie Bolden. Michelle Merriweather, president & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle comments on the growing organization that’s in the process of...

Today, Thursday, April 16 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board of Directors President Lawrence Bigham and Vice President Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney comment on the progress of the agency under the new board leadership. *Linda Ta...

Thursday, April 9 on Urban Forum Northwest: Aaron and Elmer Dixon Co Founders of the Seattle Black Panther Party. Dr. Angela Griffin, president & CEO, Byrd Barr Place. Shaude’ Moore, president & CEO, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA). Tana Yasu, Executive Director, Joe Brazil Legacy Committee. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com...

Thursday, April 2 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37th LD is the first Japanese-American woman to serve in a state legislature on the mainland. She serves on the Education; Finance; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; and Rules committees. She comments on the short session that adjourned two weeks ago. *Bishop Reginald (Reggie) Witherspoon Sr...

Thursday, March 26 on Urban forum Northwest: *Senator Claudia Kauffman (D)-47th LD comments on the recent session. She is being honored for her work on getting the Washington State Transportation Commission to adopt Resolution 755 that extends Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent, WA along state highway 515. *Representative Jamila Taylor (D)-30th LD, she was the sponsor of House Bill 14...

Today, Thursday, March 19 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Deena Pierott, Executive Director, iUrban Teen and Carlos Banks, Regional Director invites you to their Seattle Gala "Illuminating Futures" that will feature Grammy Award Winner Howard Hewett and Portland's Queen of Joy Poison Waters. Join our Party for a Purpose. The event will be held at Block 4, 115 Bell Street Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 pm. *...

THE PROGRAM TODAY IS DEDICATED TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND JESSE L. JACKSON SR. Today, Thursday, March 12 on Urban Forum Northwest: The following individuals comment on their relationship and work they did with Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. *Rhoda McKinney-Jones the daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who was the Chair of the Jackson presidential campaigns in 1984and 19...

Thursday, March 5 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Angela Poe Russell and Essex Porter of the Seattle Association of Black Journalist (SABJ) is bringing to the stage a Play about Bessie Coleman the first Black and Native American Woman to earn a pilot's license. Her story has remained undercover and outside of the mainstream historical record. Angela Poe Russell wrote the play, KD Hall and Essex Porter...

Today, Thursday, February 26 on Urban Forum Northwest: * The "Foot Soldiers" from the March 7, 1965 Bloody Sunday March in Selma Alabama on the Edmund Pettus Bridge where marchers were brutalized by Alabama state troopers with tear gas, dogs, and fire hoses. Attorney Faya Rose Toure', Founder, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, Selma Bridge Crossing Institute; Sherry Ann Suttles, Nationa...

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 memor...

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 Coun...

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 pro...

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 o...

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 purc...