Urban Forum Northwest

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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.

  1. 5d ago

    Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Azziem Underwood, Chair, Seattle King County NAACP and more

    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 Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition. Cathie and Larry Wilmore of Fathers and Sons Together (FAST). Corey Perkins, from C-Me Men’s Group. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Sep 3

    Congressman Hank Johnson, Reverend Dr. Kelle Brown and more

    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 Minority Contractors (NAMC) invites interested contractors and suppliers to the Thursday, September 3 5:00 pm (PDT) meeting where the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will comment on the opportunities that could be available on the Vancouver to Portland bridge that will cost over four billion dollars. WWW.NAMCWA.COM at 5:00pm. *Reverend Dr. Kelle Brown, Senior Pastor, Plymouth Congregational Church was the keynote speaker at the 63rd Anniversary Celebration of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom. She comments on the importance of voter registration and the timely return of your ballots. *Hayward Evans president, Seattle King County NAACP outlines the voting rights efforts that will be made by the Branch by requesting that all NAACP Members be in the forefront of voting rights rallies and getting ballots of home-bound and transportation challenged voters ballots to Record and Elections collection sites. *Abdul Yusef, Seattle King County NAACP Executive Committee Member organized the participation of the following committee members Azeem Underwood, Abin Nellams, and Peter Gishuru to participate in the Saturday Family for Success event, 483 people were in attendance. Some local elected officials participated in a panel discussion and responded to questions and concerns. *Peter Gishuru, President/CEO, African Chamber of Commerce for the Pacific Northwest was established in 1998. The Chamber is dedicated fostering the growth of Black-owned businesses in the Pacific Northwest through advocacy, education, and facilitating networking opportunities. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information.Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Aug 27

    Congressman James E. Clyburn and more

    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. He played a pivotal role in the 2020 presidential election by endorsing Joe Biden three days before Super Tuesday & the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary, Biden had lost three states before Super Tuesday. Congressman Clyburn's congressional record indicates he is one the leaders is sponsoring and supporting legislation to uplift the people *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee, comments on the 63rd Anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom "Honoring The Legacy & Continuing The Mission". The event will be held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ, Minister Jimmy Hurd, Pastor. Several awards will be presented to deserving people who lead by example such as former Seahawk players Doug Baldwin Jr. CEO, Vault 89 & Michael Bennett Jr., Michael Bennett Foundation, Paulette Thompson, A. Phillip Randolph Institute, and Jillian Altizer, Seattle King County NAACP. Josephine Howell will sing and you will hear from Seattle King County NAACP Afro Academic Cultural Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) winners. *Bob Armstead, president Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the organization's Thursday, September 3rd meeting where several crucial issues are on the agenda: the Trump Administration changes to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program:Removal of Racial Preference, Removal of Gender Preference, Addition of White Businesses to the program, Requirements of previously Certified Firms to Re-certify under new guidelines. Small Business Administration (SBA) changes to Small Business Programs: Addition of White Businesses to the Disadvantaged Business programs. Changes in Revenue-based Qualifying Standards. Architectural Standards $12.5M to $135M 980% increase; Computer Programming $34M to $531M a 1462% increase; Admin Consulting Services $24.5M to $295M 1104% increase. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Aug 20

    Congressman Bobby Scott, Malando Redeemer, Hayward Evans and Roberto Jourdan

    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 concerns. He was elected as president of the Newport News NAACP when he was in his 20's. *Reverend/President Malando Redeemer, Tacoma Branch NAACP *Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County Branch NAACP *Dr. Brent Jones, Interim president, Seattle Central College & immediate past Seattle Schools Superintendent *Roberto Jourdan, president, Sundiata African American Cultural Association invites you to the August 22 & 23 FREE event at the Seattle Center. Entertainment will include performances by Seattle's own Dumi Mariare (DRAZE) and Morris Day and The Time. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Aug 13

    Congressman Adam Smith, Dom Davis, Executive Director, Community Passageways and more

    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 intervening before violence occurs. His organization funding has been cut and time of drastic need for intervention and training for participants in his program. *Roberto Jordan, president, Sundiata African American Cultural Association and Grady Austin, Executive Director, Festival Sundiata invites you to the August 22 & 23 FREE event that will be held at the Seattle Center. Experience Skate Sundiata, Sundiata Art Exhibit, Sundiata Marketplace, Taste of Sundiata, Sip Sundiata, and the Children's Museum. *Michelle Merriweather, CEO & president, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle was honored by the National Urban League at the organization's Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee last week with the Women of Power Award. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Aug 6

    Congressman Bennie Thompson, Bishop Reginald Witherspoon and more

    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 comments on the current political climate. *The following individuals met with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson last Thursday morning regarding former Seattle Police Chief Dr. Shon Barnes and they will comment on the meeting. See the Seattle Medium Newspaper & the Sunday Seattle Times Newspaper. *Bishop Reginald C. Witherspoon Sr. DD, WNEJ Jurisdictional Prelate and Pastor, Mount Calvary Christian Center COGIC *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) *Attorney James Bible, Bible Law Group and former Seattle King County NAACP president *Former State Representative Dawn Mason *Hayward Evans, president, Seattle-King County Branch NAACP *Reverend Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church Urban Forum Northwest streams live at 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Jul 30

    Dom Davis , Spencer Haywood and more

    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, Seattle King County NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Chair talks about the success of her participants earlier this month at the NAACP Annual Meeting in Chicago. There were four medal winners from Seattle, Maya Russell won Bronze-Music Vocal Contemporary and she joins the conversation, Amaya Sutton-Silver-Biology/Microbiology, Kameirah Johnson Gold-Painting & Silver-Photography. *Ruby Taylor, Project Coordinator "A LEGACY ILLUMINATED" celebrating the artist, stories, productions and cultural legacy of Black Arts West and Black Theatre in the Pacific Northwest. The exhibit will be held August 6 to October 3 at the King Street Station. *Willie Seals III, Co Founder and Board Member, The Academy for Creating Excellence (ACE) comments on the Summer Learning Experience that has provided young scholars with opportunities to build confidence, develop leadership skills, strengthen academic success and create lifelong friendships. *Barney Hilliard pays tribute to his brother Hartsel Hilliard who grew up in Seattle's Central District, a Garfield High School graduate, played football at the University of Washington and was also earned his commission through the Army ROTC. He served as helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War earning both the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star Medal for his exemplary service. He retired as an Airline Pilot. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jul 23

    Attorney Keith Armstrong, Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldana and more

    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. *Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldana (D)-37th LD served as Chair, Labor & Commerce; Rules Committee: Ways & Means Committee; Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. She will comment on some of her legislative accomplishments during the last session. *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., Co Founder & Director, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on the organization's meeting with Governor Bob Ferguson's Office that was held on July 13 to express concerns about the status of the Reparations contract that was awarded to a Dupont Washington firm six months ago. *Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County Branch NAACP provides an update on the early stages of his tenure in the leadership role. Due to an automobile accident he was unable to attend the NAACP Annual Meeting in Chicago last week. *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF), Kent WA will celebrate the Church's 21st Anniversary and his 65th Birthday on Saturday, August 1 at NBCF. Pastor Braxton will allow himself to be "Roasted" by friends and colleagues to raise money for church programs. Isiah Anderson will be the MC. *Lewis Rudd, Co Founder & President, Ezell's Famous Chicken was recently honored by the Seattle Medium Newspaper's Best of the Best For-Profit Business Owner/CEO. He also led the Ezell's skaters in the Chinatown Parade last Sunday and they will skate in the Torch Light Parade Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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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    KKNW | Hubbard Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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