Urban Forum Northwest

KKNW | Hubbard Radio
  • 3.7 (3)
  • Education
  • Updated Weekly

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. 13m ago

    Attorney James Bible, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos and more

    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 American to Chair the House Financial Services Committee. She is a Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary. She recently co sponsored the housing bill that had bipartisan support, but the president refused to sign the legislation. *Attorney James Bible was a past president of the Seattle King County Branch, NAACP and has a reputation for delivering Justice for his clients and his community, the Tacoma Manny Ellis case is proof of his effectiveness in the courtroom. Attorney Bible biggest challenge today is awaiting a kidney donor, while waiting and doing his research he discovered a Ghanaian-American physician, Dr. Joel Bervell who through his efforts revealed that African Americans were not being prioritized for kidney transplants, as result James Bible has been move up on the list to receive a kidney. *Seattle Port Commissioner Position 4 Toshiko Hasegawa has worked tirelessly to strengthen in connecting people, business, and opportunities. She remains a leader in economic development, environmental sustainability and innovation. She was born and raised on Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Her family's legacy of public service inspired her to dedicate her career to creating pathways to success for everyone. *Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County Branch, NAACP comment on the dedication the oldest Civil Rights organizations in the country and how the battle for Civil rights and Voting rights has to be fought all over again. With the renaming of military bases for Confederate Generals who fought to keep African Descendants enslaved and today the refusal to promote African Americans in the US Military who had earned their promotions. *Representative Sharon Tomato Santos (D) 37th-LD, Chair, House Education Committee has been a consistent advocate for equality for all in the K-12 education sphere, economic justice and police accountability. Her sponsorship of House Bill 1918 in 2019 returned the former Seattle Opportunities Industrialization Center (SOIC) and the Seattle Vocational Institute (SVI) to the community as the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) that now is named the McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development. The name reflects and honors the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who brought SOIC to Seattle and the state in the 60's. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kkknw.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.

    55 min

  2. Jul 2

    WSDOT's revised Small Business Program, Seattle Black Panther Party, ARTE NOIR and more

    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 Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractor's (NAMC) monthly meeting. *Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) talks about some of the barriers facing his members and minority and women businesses seeking to do business in the state. He's paying attention to one of the largest contracts that WSDOT will undertake soon, the bridge form Vancouver WA to Portland OR that will cost over five billion dollars. Contractors interested in getting more information can go to NAMCWA.COM at 5:00 pm Thursday afternoon. *Elmer Dixon, Owner, Executive Diversity Services and Co Founder, Seattle Black Panther Party talks about the legacy of the party and the current projects that have been completed and others that are in the works. Completed projects include, the Black Panther Park in Skyway, the mural in front of the old Panther office, the Interpretative Center that will be housed in the Metropole Building on Second and Yesler. And the Carolyn Downs Medical Clinic on East Yesler Way is the last standing Black Panther Party medical clinic in the country.. *Jazmyn Scott, Director, ARTE NOIR her organization celebrates and sustains Black art, artists, and culture by cultivating inclusive spaces, fostering opportunities and honoring community alongside the diversity and vitality of Black creativity. This past Sunday she hosted the Seattle King County Branch NAACP Afro Cultural Scientific Olympics (ACTSO) winners that will compete at the NAACP National Convention on July 17 & 18 in Chicago. *Randolph Cross of Seattle's Royal Esquire Club comments on the activities from the past month and invites you to the club's very popular First Friday. The members of the Royal Esquire Club raise money for scholarships are engaged in a number of community organizations that help uplift the community. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kkknw.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.

    52 min

  3. Jun 25

    Seattle Police Chief Dr. Shon Barnes, Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and more

    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 Policing Hall of Fame at George Mason University. He received the Excellence in Policing Award from Radford University. *Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown is the 19th Attorney General for the state and the first African American AG. He grew up in Steilacoom, WA and his parents were military veterans which led him to join the ROTC at Morehouse College. He graduated from Harvard Law School and began his legal career as a member of the Army JAG corps. He served as Governor Jay Inslee's Attorney. President Joe Biden nominated Nick to be the US Attorney for Western Washington. *Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, Kent WA comments on the July 5, 1852 Frederick Douglass Fourth of July Speech where Douglas elaborates on how the English Government imposed restraints, burdens and limitations on the colonial children. In his speech he presents a graphic illustration of the conditions of the slaves being chained and brutalized. He points out to his audience that slavery is not in the Constitution. *DeAunte Damper has served as the NAACP State Area Conference LGBTQ Chair. He is the Community Engagement Specialist for King County's Office of Gun Violence Prevention. He will be the Grand Marshall of Seattle's Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28 the event will begin at Westlake Mall at 10:00 am with a rally and the March will depart at 11:00 am and proceed to Seattle Center. 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.

    53 min

  4. Jun 18

    Congressman Hank Johnson, Gwen Allen Carston, Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith and more

    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 administration. *Gwen Allen Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) invites you to the their 15th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20 at Morrill Meadows Park,10600 SE 248th Street, Kent 98030. The event is held from 10:00 am-5:00 pm. There will be live music, cultural performances, youth activities, community vendors, and family friendly activities. *Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church invites to their Juneteenth-Freedom Day "Still We Rise:Freedom, Restoration, and the Work Continues". There will be Musical Guest, Vendors, Arts and Crafts, Community Resources, Community Speakers, and Family Fun 12:00 pm-5:00 pm. The location is 4519 NE 10th Street in Renton 98059. *Abin Bola Nellams, Chairman, African American Longshore Coalition (AALC) invites you to the 7th Annual Juneteenth "The Waterfront Freedom Celebration" on Friday, June 19 11:00 am-4:00 pm. there will be Guest Speakers, Freedom Message, Music & Dance, Food & Drink, Live Entertainment. the event is also sponsored by ILWU Local 4, ILWU 19, and ILWU 52. The event will be held at ILWU 19 3440 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle 98134. 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.

    55 min

  5. Jun 11

    Bishop Francine Brookins, Dr. E. Faye Williams, Attorney Jesse Wineberry and more

    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 18th Episcopal District which is comprised of four African Countries. She will be the Keynote Speaker for the June 17 Day of Remembrance of the nine worshippers killed at Mother Emanuel AME Church June 17, 2015. The event will be held at Seattle's First AME Church. *Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle's First AME Church and Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) are Co Hosting the June 17 Day of Remembrance of the Charleston 9 at First AME. There will be a dinner at 5:30 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. *Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. comments on her book THIS IS ME, it's her life story. Dr. Williams is a talk show in Washington DC and is a syndicated columnist with Trice Edney Wire, her column appears regularly in the Seattle Medium Newspaper. Dr. Williams has held numerous position with some of the top political leaders in the country. She is the founder of the Dick Gregory Society and is on the Board of Directors of The World Conference of Mayors. She recently traveled to Cuba on a fact-finding mission. *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on his organizations efforts to secure Reparations for Washington state's African Descendants of United States Chattel Slavery. He was an advocate for Japanese Reparations in the 1980's and lobbied the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and gained the CBC's support for Japanese Reparations. He is now seeking to have Reparations for African Descendants in the Washington State Democratic Party Platform next week at their meeting in Spokane. 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.

    55 min

  6. Jun 4

    Kent City Councilman John Boyd, Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. and more

    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 Svensson is hosting the event. *Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. Pastor, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating forty years of pastoral leadership this weekend. He was the Founder of the Black Dollar Task Force, was a force in Seattle's Anti Apartheid movement and is in the process of developing 93 units of affordable housing units. *Josalyn Ford, Chief Advancement Officer, Urban League of Metropolitan of Seattle talks about the service and advocacy that are provided by the organization. She invites you to the Saturday, June 6 Black Tie fundraiser that will feature Super Star Shaka Khan. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee comments on the Day of Remembrance for the Charleston 9 that will be held on June 17, the eleventh anniversary of the murder of the nine African American Worshipers by a white supremacist and neo-Nazi Dylann Roof at Mother Emanuel AME Church. The event will be held at Seattle's First AME Church. Bishop Francine A. Brookins, Esq. is the Keynote Speaker. *Dion Cook, Co Founder & CEO DENKYEM, his organization creates the conditions for business success, providing affordable capital, personalized business support, and meaningful networking opportunities. They are not only financing entrepreneurs, but also creating an ecosystem where they can thrive. *Randolph Cross, Royal Esquire Club comments on the activities that will be held in the month of June at the club beginning with the very popular First Friday on June 5. In addition to Birthday Celebrations, the Juneteenth Celebration, Rose' En Black Taste Experience will be held on Saturday, June 20. TessThomas will deliver Rhythm & Blues live on stage on June 27 at 9:00 pm. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us n facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  7. May 28

    A Day of Remembrance for the Charleston 9 and more

    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 Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC); Senator Claudia Kauffman (D)-47th LD, Mia Su Ling Gregerson (D)-33rd LD, Senator Tina Orwall (D)-33rd LD, Representative Edwin Obras (D)-33rd LD; Kent City Council Members John Boyd, Sharon Shoker, and Zandria Machaud; Renton City Councilman Ed Prince; King County Council member Steffanie Fain. Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County NAACP. *Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle's First AME Church and Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the significance of remembering the Charleston 9. The worshipers that invited a white man, Dylann Roof into their Bible Study and killed them on June 17, 2015. First AME and MLKCC will host a Day of Remembrance on June 17 at 5:30 pm at First AME. *Cheryl Jackson-Williams, Chair, Seattle King County NAACP Housing Committee comments on her vision for the organizations efforts to provide affordable housing for King County residents. She has been the leader of Skyway's very successful Juneteenth event. 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.

    54 min

  8. May 21

    Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation and more

    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 the Seattle King County NAACP. He shares his organizational strategy which is already being implemented to insure that the NAACP will have a representative in every region of Martin Luther King Jr. County. *Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the role that Wendell Stemley, president, National NAMC played in saving the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE). The lawsuit, Mid-America Milling Co. vs DOT was originally filed by groups seeking to eliminate race and gender conscious elements of the DBE Program. *Dennis Williams, Jr.,Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Farther Finance invites you to New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) to hear information regarding Investment Strategies;Retirement Readiness;Long Term Care;College Savings;Budget and Savings. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 23 11:00 am-12:30 pm at NBCF. 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    53 min
See All (368)

Ratings & Reviews

3.7
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    KKNW | Hubbard Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    368
  • Copyright
    © Copyright © 2002-2023 Hubbard Seattle LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Urban Forum Northwest

More From KKNW