Urban Forum Northwest

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Urban Forum Northwest

Join Eddie Rye Jr. and fascinating guests from around the world as they discuss the topics important to today’s world – whether you live in the Northwest or in some faraway country. Eddie uses his years of media experience to get to the heart of every conversation.

  1. 25 OCT

    Jaime Harrison. Dave Reichert, Larry Gossett, Tanya Woo and more

    Today, Thursday, October 24 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Jaime Harrison, chair, Democratic National Committee (DNC) is on the "I Will Vote" bus tour. The tour has been to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and he is North Carolina today and will give is perspective on the effectiveness of his and the tour on voters. *Larry Gossett and Davida Ingram of the Seattle King County African American Reparations Committee (SAARC), they are inviting you to hear former Evanston Illinois alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons discuss how she got cash reparations for African Americans. The event is Saturday, October 26 at 2:00 pm (PDT) at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 124 21st Avenue, Seattle 98122. *Alexis Mercedes Rinck is a candidate for Seattle City Council Position No. 8. She is Assistant Director of Policy, Planning and State Operations, University of Washington. Her focus, the politics of division are harmful to our city, nation and future, she wants to prioritize housing affordability and public safety, protecting workers rights and advancing climate action. *Dave Reichert (R) candidate for Washington State Governor, he served as the first elected Sheriff of King County 1997-2005. He then served in the US House of Representatives 2005-2019. As governor he states he will work tirelessly to foster an economy that works for everyone, safe streets, and neighborhoods, and ensure that our students get a world class education. *Tanya Woo, Seattle City Council member Position No. 8, she was appointed to the position that she is now seeking to be elected. She believes that our city is struggling on too many fronts like housing affordability and public safety. She has organized safety teams that provide mutual aid and worked with unhoused neighbors. She will ensure a balanced approach that invest in community programs. 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. X@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min
  2. 3 OCT

    International Day of Non-Violence

    Thursday, October 3 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle School Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones comments on the district's revised plan to now only close five schools instead of the earlier report that 21 schools would be closed fo the 2025-2026 school year. Over the past five years the Seattle Public Schools has experienced an enrollment loss of 5,000 students. The 9% drop in enrollment has cost the district 81million dollars in state funding. *Ram Dixit, Co Founder, President, MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative comment on the progress on the technology program that will be expose some who have been left out of the tech revolution by providing training in AI, Cloud, Security and other aspects of technology. *Sam Cho, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. Mr. Cho has worked closely with the Consulate General of India, Seattle and played an integral role in the "International Day of Non-Violence" which is also Mahatma Gandhi's 155th Birthday which was celebrated at the Seattle Center this morning. *Prakash Gupta, Consul General, India Consulate, Seattle and his staff organized the "International Day of Non-Violence" the attendees heard from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Congressman Adam Smith, Lieutenant General Xavier Brunson, S Singh, Founder, Round Glass India Center, and former Congressman Jim McDermott was in attendance. *Debadutta Dash, Advisor to the Consul General was a key organizer for today's celebration. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
  3. 26 SEPT

    Angela Rye, Essex Porter and more

    Thursday, September, 26 on Urban Forum Northwest *Attorney Angela Rye, Owner, Impact Strategies, former Senior Adviser and General Counsel, House Homeland Security Committee, and Executive Director and General Counsel for the Congressional Black Caucus. She is a Co Host of Native Land pod with Tiffany Cross and Andrew Gillum. She will comment on the political landscape and the significance of Election 2024. *Essex Porter, retired KIRO TV political reporter and Treasurer, Seattle Association of Black Journalist and Tyrah Majors, KOMO TV Morning Traffic/Anchor Reporter and co-anchor of ARC Seattle. She serves as Vice President, Seattle Association of Black Journalist. They are inviting you to Black Voices Matter-Election 2024 on Saturday, October 5 at 4:00 pm at the Rainier Arts Center 3515 South Alaska St. *Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO, Byrd Barr Place invites you to the organizations formal fundraising gala celebrating 60 years of rich history from the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) to Byrd Barr Place. The Keynote Speaker will be the Legendary Angela Davis. The event will be held Saturday, October 5 at the Fairmount Hotel 411 University Street. The doors open at 5:00 pm. *Teresa Everett, Director, Public Relations and Research Development, Atlantic Street Center invites you to the organizations Annual Gala The Leveling Up Celebration on Saturday, October 5 at the Renaissance. You are invited to come celebrate 114 years of impactful service. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

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Join Eddie Rye Jr. and fascinating guests from around the world as they discuss the topics important to today’s world – whether you live in the Northwest or in some faraway country. Eddie uses his years of media experience to get to the heart of every conversation.

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