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Thursday, May 30 on Urban Forum Northwest :
*Sam Cho, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the City of Seattle and he is also a member of the Seattle Port Commission comments on his city responsibilities and the priorities of the city.
*Dana Frank is a leading expert on the Generational Transfer of Family Wealth and the Author the Best Book Winner of "Get Up And Get On It"
she will talk about her book and who she hopes to motivate.
*Lem Howell, Civil Rights Attorney Emeritus shares his opinion on Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Jr. and Clarence Thomas' decisions to hear cases involving former US President Donald J. Trump and the involvement of their spouses in questionable activities.
*Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF), Kent WA invites you to the Sunday, June16 Juneteenth Celebration "Songs of Black Folks 2024" that will be live at Seattle's Paramount Theater.
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Thursday, May 23 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-09 ranking member, House Armed Services Committee provides an update on his priorities in our congress. And we will get his comment on Supreme Justice Samuel Alioto Jr.'s flying an American flag upside down at his Virginia home and another provocative flag flying at his vacation home in New Jersey.
*Dr. Brent Jones, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) discusses several issues confronting SPS from the budget shortfall to the latest developments pertaining to school closures. 
*Dr. E. Faye Williams, Trice Edney Wire Syndicated Columnist has been monitoring the trial and sentencing of Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who served as State's Attorney for Baltimore. She gained national attention after the police killing of Freddie Gray in 2015 and her attempt to charge the officers with Gray's murder. She was reelected in 2018 but lost her 2022 election. 
*Isiah Anderson, Jr. of Brothers United IN Leadership Development (BUILD) will be joined by Deaunt'e Damper and Guy Davis as they comment on the organizations latest initiative the BUILD Black Wealth Grant Program.
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Thursday, May 16 on Urban Forum Northwest :
*Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04 ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee of Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet comments on the launch of Court Reform Now Task Force. He's concerned with the Supreme Court ideology catering to the wealthy and privileged while subtracting rights from everyone else.
*King County Executive Dow Constantine plans on signing the legislation passed my the legislation passed by the King County Council that would raise the minimum wage to $20.29 an hour for workers in unincorporated areas working at the largest businesses.
*DeeShaa Connor, Washington State Department of Health and W. Larry Williams, Founder and Chairman, The Anchor Group USA invites you to the Sunday, May 19 "No Menthol Sunday". Menthol tobacco is one of the leading causes of death for African Americans. The General Baptist
Convention Northwest is a partner in this endeavor.
*Seattle Port Commissioner Fred Felleman will talk about how the coalition of the port and communities near the airport and the Congressional Delegation were able to secure the FAA Reauthorization Bill that will drastically improve the quality of life, eliminate some pollution, address aircraft emissions, and FAA noise mitigation.
*Carmelle Bias, Founder, Womens Business Expo Group

Thursday, May 9 on Urban Forum Northwest:
*Hamdi Mohamed, president, Seattle Port Commission invites constituents to participate in the Port of Seattle Budget 101and the South County Impact Fund process on May 9 6-8 pm at El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Avenue South, Seattle,
98144 and May 16 6-8 pm at Green River College, 417 Ramsay Way, Suite 112, Kent WA 98032.
*Maria Doucettperry, Sound Transit's Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and Edson Zavala, Sound Transit's Director of Economic Development. Both play a crucial role in holding the agency accountable to advancing and elevating the agency's values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ms. Doucettperry was the Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX at the University of Nevada, Reno. Mr. Zavala held a similar position with the City of Seattle.
*Attorney Jesse Wineberry, Sr. is Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) and is a Delegate to the Washington State Democratic Convention that will be held at the Meydenbauer Center June 21, 22 & 23. Attorney Wineberry and supporters of the Reparations Resolutions that is on the agenda is expected to get a lot of support for passage.
*Ramon Bryant Braxton, Artistic Director/Conductor 2024 Songs of Black Folks:Music of Resistance and Hope that will feature Special Guest Artist John Stoddart, Crystal Akin, several recording artist, 40 Voice Choir, a 50 Piece Orchestra. This Fathers Day & Juneteenth event will he held at Seattle's Paramount Theater on June 16 at 7:00 pm (PDT).
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Today, Thursday, May 2 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW scheduled guests for the hour are:
*Robert Woodard (Woody), former president, Fir State Golf Club, Kathy Colombo, Beacon Hill Community Council represents the organizations that took the lead and worked for years to honor Bill Wright a graduate of Franklin High School and the first Black Golfer to win a USGA title by having the Seattle Parks Department to name the Jefferson Park Golf Course to the Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park. Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Christopher Williams will comment on the honor approved by the Seattle Parks Commission.
*Delbert Richardson national award-winning museum comes to life on stage in the "Lion Tells His Tale "Featuring Delbert's American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths May 1-5 at the Broadway Performance Hall. The play was written by Vida Oliphant Sneed and Directed by Steve Sneed.
*The New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) Empowerment for "Getting Better Together" is sponsoring a six-week training series about how to get Healthier, Happier, Wealthier, and Wiser starting on Monday May 6 at 6:00 pm (PDT). Live @NBCF. Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, NBCF, Dr. Traci Harrell, Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church will discuss the value of the six-week series.
*Clarence Gunn, president, Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) invites you to their Monday evening meeting where political issues and the upcoming elections are on the agenda. The Washington State Democratic Convention will be held June 21-23.
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Thursday, April 25 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are:
*Congressman Gregory Meeks (D) New York-5 Ranking Member, House Foreign Relations Committee comments on the some success for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Democrats in spite of the obvious chaos in the House. He also comments on the quagmire in Haiti and possible solutions for the country's political instability.
*Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington State Chapter comments on the programs being funded to help rebuild the infrastructure. He also questions how some companies can continue to receive state contracts funded with federal dollars that have been decertified by the states Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (OMWBE).
*Elmer Dixon, Owner, Executive Diversity Services and a Co Founder of the Seattle Black Panther Party comments on the history of the organization, some of the programs they implemented in the late 60's and 70's. The government still funds some of the same programs today. Elmer's book, Die Standing: From Black Panther Revolutionary to Global Diversity Consultant is available on Amazon.
*Chad Lawson Cooper, Executive Producer, Justice on Trial-Reloaded an Off-Broadway Play that will be on stage at Seattle's Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 pm, Bishop Garry L. Tyson, Pastor. The play will feature individuals like the great grandson of W. E. B. Du Bois, Jeffrey Du Bois Peck. Call 206.324.6688 for ticket information.
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