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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. 6D AGO

    Seattle Port Commission President Ryan Calkins, Senator T'wina Nobles (D)-28th and more

    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 organizations and is a faithful member of the Tacoma/ Pierce County Black Collective. *Veronica Gallardo, Director of Facilities and Cultural Events for Seattle's El Centro de la Raza. She invites you to the organizations Cinco de Mayo Celebration that will be held on Saturday, May 2 12:00-4:00 pm at 2524 16th Avenue south. *Duane Hill of the Seattle Breakfast Group comments on the work that the organization is doing with young men in five Seattle High Schools through their Project Mister Program. Their signature event is the Tie-One-On Celebration Luncheon will be held Thursday, May 7 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. 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. 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. APR 23

    Attorney James Bible, Former Washington State Representative Dawn Mason and more

    Today, Thursday, April 23rd on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: Attorney James Bible comments on the victory he secured for Seattle Police Detective Cookie Bolden.Michelle Merriweather, president & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle comments on the growing organization that’s in the process of developing affordable housing across the city. She is being honored Saturday at the Washington State African American Achievement Awards. Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) Kent, WA will be honored Saturday at the Washington State African American Achievement Awards being held at Olympic College in Bremerton, WA.Paul Mitchell one of the Founders of the Seattle Breakfast Group comments on the organization’s “Tie One On” an event that prepares young men for adulthood, college and work.Former Washington State Representative Dawn Mason will be honored on Saturday at the Washington State African American Achievement Awards.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

  3. APR 16

    Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority and more

    Today, Thursday, April 16 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board of Directors President Lawrence Bigham and Vice President Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney comment on the progress of the agency under the new board leadership. *Linda Taylor is the new Chief Programs Officer for the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS). She talks about her role of overseeing all of the ULMS programs that employ over 100 people. Ms. Taylor is one of the most knowledgeable housing experts in the state. *Deborah Moore Jackson, Executive Director, Surviving Change and the Convener of the Washington State African American Achievement Awards (WSAAAA). The event will be held in Bremerton, WA at Olympic College on Saturday, April 25. *Tony Benton (Tony B) of Rainier Avenue Radio and the Columbia City Theater comments on the Earth Day activities scheduled for April18-24. April 18 is Black Earth Day. He provides details for the week that will include a trip up the Duwamish River. *Nyema Clark, Founder & Executive Director, Nurturing Roots Farm and the Project Lead for the Black Panther Park that is located in Skyway, WA at 75th and Renton Avenue South. The opening of the park will be held on Sunday, April, 19 11:00 am-3:00 pm (PDT). 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. APR 9

    Aaron and Elmer Dixon of the Seattle Black Panther Party, Dr. Angela Griffin and more

    Thursday, April 9 on Urban Forum Northwest: Aaron and Elmer Dixon Co Founders of the Seattle Black Panther Party. Dr.Angela Griffin, president & CEO, Byrd Barr Place. Shaude’ Moore, president & CEO, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA). Tana Yasu, Executive Director, Joe Brazil Legacy Committee. 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. APR 2

    Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, James Posey, president, Portland Branch NAACP and more

    Thursday, April 2 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37th LD is the first Japanese-American woman to serve in a state legislature on the mainland. She serves on the Education; Finance; Insurance, Financial Services & Consumer Protection; and Rules committees. She comments on the short session that adjourned two weeks ago. *Bishop Reginald (Reggie) Witherspoon Sr., Senior Pastor, Mount Calvary Christian Center COGIC, he is known a trailblazer in Kingdom leadership, a champion for the marginalized, and voice of wisdom and reconciliation. He provides an update of the progress of their new Church in Kent. Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) gives an overview of the organization's "A Day of Remembrance" where the 58th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. April 4, 1968 will be the topic of discussion. This year there will be a video/radio presentation on Rainier Avenue Radio on April 4 at 3:00 pm. *James Posey, president, Portland Branch NAACP joins in on the conversation sharing some of Oregon sate's history and how his chapter is dealing with gaining equality for his membership. He will be a panelist for the April 4 program. *Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, president, Washington State Black Heritage Society, Inc. just returned from South Africa. She will be panelist on "A Day of Remembrance" on April 4. She provides insight into the relationship between her organization and the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). 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. MAR 26

    Washington State Senator Claudia Kauffman, Representative Jamila Taylor and more

    Thursday, March 26 on Urban forum Northwest: *Senator Claudia Kauffman (D)-47th LD comments on the recent session. She is being honored for her work on getting the Washington State Transportation Commission to adopt Resolution 755 that extends Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent, WA along state highway 515. *Representative Jamila Taylor (D)-30th LD, she was the sponsor of House Bill 1474, a landmark bill that helped create the Covenant Homeownership Program, an initiative that will help people or their descendants who have been impacted by housing discrimination become homeowners. *Megan Matthews has been confirmed as Director, Washington State Office of Equity, she has served as assistant director and acting director. The Office of Equity was created through legislation and signed by governor Jay Inslee and is tasked with promoting access to equitable opportunities and resources to reduce disparities and improve outcomes statewide across government. * Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) talks about the significance of "A Day of Remembrance" on April 4, the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Several deserving people will be honored and there will be presentation over the airwaves of Rainier Avenue Radio on Saturday, April 4 at 3:00 pm. *Randy Cross of Seattle's Royal Esquire Club invites you their fund raiser for scholarships at Icon's Night that will celebrate and honor former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. The attire is semi-formal and the doors open at 5:00 pm. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us 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

  7. MAR 19

    Deena Pierott, Executive Director, iUrban Teen and Carlos Banks, Regional Director, Irene Reyes "The Glove Lady" and more

    Today, Thursday, March 19 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Deena Pierott, Executive Director, iUrban Teen and Carlos Banks, Regional Director invites you to their Seattle Gala "Illuminating Futures" that will feature Grammy Award Winner Howard Hewett and Portland's Queen of Joy Poison Waters. Join our Party for a Purpose. The event will be held at Block 4, 115 Bell Street Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 pm. *Irene Reyes "The Glove Lady" is the Founder, Association of Women and Minority Businesses (AWB) she comments on the organization's upcoming event that will have representatives from number of public organizations and private sector businesses seeking qualified women and minority owned businesses to partner with. * Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) talks about the organizations plans for A Day of Remembrance acknowledging the 58th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will be held at Colgate Street Church of Christ on Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 pm (PDT). *Rick Harwood worked on both of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s presidential campaigns in 1984 &1988. Rick drove reverend Jackson to some of his appointments in Seattle and had an opportunity to hear many of the conversations regarding strategy and fund raising. *Claude Burfect a longtime Labor Leader in Martin Luther King Jr. County talks about his decades of participation in the civil rights struggle that includes being in the March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 1963 where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. 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.

    50 min

  8. MAR 12

    The Life and Legacy of The REV. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

    THE PROGRAM TODAY IS DEDICATED TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE REVEREND JESSE L. JACKSON SR. Today, Thursday, March 12 on Urban Forum Northwest: The following individuals comment on their relationship and work they did with Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. *Rhoda McKinney-Jones the daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who was the Chair of the Jackson presidential campaigns in 1984and 1988. Rhoda has known Reverend Jackson since her childhood and attended both services for Reverend Jackson last Friday and Saturday in Chicago. *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. was the Washington State youth and young adult coordinator for the 1984 Jackson presidential campaign and defeated an incumbent for house seat in 1984. *Former King County Councilman Larry Gossett was elected as Chair of the Washington State Rainbow Coalition in 1986. *Reverend Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle's First AME Church comments on the influence Reverend Jackson had on him and his ministry. *Roderic Demmings attended Reverend Jackson's Celebration of Life Service on Saturday in Chicago. * Congressman Johnathan Jackson (D)-1 Illinois son of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson extends appreciation on behalf of the Jackson family for the love and sympathy during their period of grief. 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 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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    KKNW | Hubbard Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    358
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