Urban Forum Northwest

*Efe Elaiho, a 19 year old Brown University student is from Seattle and a Lakeside High School graduate. He was a participant in Seattle King County NAACP's Afro Academic Cultural Technological-Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) for four years, he won six local gold medals and three bronze medal at the national competition. He comments on the efforts that he will undertake to get younger voters to vote....

Eddie Eye Jr. chats today with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson who is a renowned author, scholar, and cultural critic, that offers insightful perspectives on race, culture, politics, and history; Loria Yeadon who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, making history as the organization’s first woman and first person of color to lead in its 150‑year history; Richard Cas...

Today, Thursday, October 1 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:00-3:00 pm my guest for the hour are: *Seattle India Counsel General Prakash Gupta invites you to three events recognizing and celebrating the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, October 2. The first event will be held at the Bellevue Library at 10:30 am, the second will be at Seattle...

Today, Thursday, September 24 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) comments on the new certification process for companies that were certified by the state Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE) and those certified as Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE). He also provides an update o...

Thursday, September 17 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (D) Missouri 5th congressional district. He served as Kansas City's first African American mayor 1991-1999. He has served as representative in Congress since 2005. There is an attempt to gerrymander him out of his congressional seat that has failed to date. He chaired the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) 2011-2013 and...

Thursday, September 10 on Urban Forum Northwest: Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF). Kent WA Azziem Underwood, Chair, Seattle King County NAACP Political Action Committee. Antoinett Atkins, Advocacy Director, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County NAACP. Shaude’ Moore, president, Seattle King County...

Thursday, September 3 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D) GA-04. He serves on the House Committee on the Judiciary, Senior Member; Subcommittees, Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet (Ranking Member). He responds to questions from some of the guest. * Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Mi...

Thursday, August 27 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman James E. Clyburn (D) South Carolina-06 Congressional District was first elected in 1992, he serving his 17th term representing a congressional district that includes most of the majority-Black precincts. He is the only Democrat in South Carolina's congressional delegation. He has served as majority whip, House assistant Democratic leader....

Thursday, August 20 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Robert (Bobby) Scott (D) VA-03, Ranking Member House Education & Labor Committee comments on the recent primary elections. He would become chair of the committee if the Democrats win the Hose of Representatives in November, he comments on changes that he would support. He dialogues with the following leaders about various issues and co...

Today, Thursday, August 13 on Urban forum Northwest: *Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-09, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee comments on the current political climate in the country, the president's war with Iran, and on Tuesdays primary elections. *Dominique (Dom) Davis, Executive Director, Community Passageways comments on how his organization works with gang members including interven...

Thursday, August 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D) MS-2nd Congressional District, serves as Ranking Member, House Homeland Security, he will host the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Institute's Policy Conference being held in Tunica Mississippi August 6-8. The theme is "The Next Majority:Policy, Power, & Possibility. He provides overview of the conference and com...

Today, Thursday, July 30 on Urban Forum Northwest : *Dominique (Dom) Davis, Executive Director, Community Passage Ways an organization that creates alternatives to incarceration for youth and young adults through Restorative Justice. They offer support services and re-entry programs. Dom will comment on the shootings that occurred Sunday at Seattle Center that was gang related. *Monica T. L. Lewis...

Today, Thursday, July 24 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Attorney Keith Armstrong, Strong International Law Group comments on the Community Reinvestment Act and what Banks must do to be in compliance and encourages African American and minority owned businesses to approach banks with their proposals for consideration. Some Banks meet their compliance goals by donating to nonprofit organizations. *Washi...

Today, Thursday, July 16 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Wendell Stemley, president, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) will be joined by Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-NAMC. They will comment on how NAMC and a coalition of minority and women-owned businesses and trade associations achieved a significant legal victory after a federal court dismissed a case threatenin...

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...