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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. 2D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. MAR 5

    Angela Poe Russell and Essex Porter of the Seattle Association of Black Journalists and more

    Thursday, March 5 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Angela Poe Russell and Essex Porter of the Seattle Association of Black Journalist (SABJ) is bringing to the stage a Play about Bessie Coleman the first Black and Native American Woman to earn a pilot's license. Her story has remained undercover and outside of the mainstream historical record. Angela Poe Russell wrote the play, KD Hall and Essex Porter serve as Executive Producers. On March 14, 2026 the SABJ presents Black Voices Matter:Aviatrix will be presented at the Northwest African American Museum. * The following individuals participated in a discussion on the Anniversary of the March 7, 1965 Bloody Sunday Edmund Pettus Bridge March that exposed the brutality of the Alabama State Troopers savagely beating nonviolent people marching for the right to vote. They are: Claude Burfect who was arrested several times protesting for his people to have voting rights. His sckull was fractured Reverend Dr. Linda Smith, Senio Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church, Renton WA Clarence Gunn, President, Washington State Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI) Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) Dr. Lillian Robertson, MD lends her perspective on Bloody Sunday and invites you to the Sunday, March 15 Health Fair at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) Kent, WA. 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.

    55 min

  6. FEB 27

    Marchers From The 1965 Bloody Sunday March in Selma Alabama

    Today, Thursday, February 26 on Urban Forum Northwest: * The "Foot Soldiers" from the March 7, 1965 Bloody Sunday March in Selma Alabama on the Edmund Pettus Bridge where marchers were brutalized by Alabama state troopers with tear gas, dogs, and fire hoses. Attorney Faya Rose Toure', Founder, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, Selma Bridge Crossing Institute; Sherry Ann Suttles, National Voting Rights Museum and Institute Volunteer; marchers Helen Brooks and George James. *Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective, an organization that meets every Saturday of the year and has been doing so for over fifty years. Local elected officials, clergy, community and business leaders are members, including Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. Mr. Quasim was the first African American to be Secretary, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), he has served as President of Bates Technical College, Deputy Pierce County Executive. He is currently a member of the University of Puget Sound Board of Trustees. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's February 21 Black History event held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ where the following individuals were honored, Dr. Beatrice Butler, President Seattle National Black Child Development Institute; Sean Bagsby, Business Manager, IBEW 46; Senator T'wina Nobles 28th LD: and Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington,Inc. 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

  7. FEB 19

    Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr, Attorney Angela T. Rye and more

    Thursday, February 19 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. comments on the influence the late Reverend Jesse L. Jackson had on him. Wineberry was the Washington State young adult leader for Reverend Jackson's 1984 presidential bid. Attorney Wineberry defeated an incumbent for a 1984 House seat and he credits the Jackson for President momentum for his victory. He shares his memories of the late leader. *Attorney Angela T. Rye, Co Host of the award winning Podcast, Native Land Pod has been a supporter and follower of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson since she was eight years old. She has been the Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus and last summer she was one of the organizers of the "State of the People" tour encouraging political participation by African Americans in the political process. She recently had a visit with Reverend Jackson. *Rhoda McKinney Jones, the youngest daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who was a confidant to the late Reverend Jesse L. Jackson. She talks about their close relationship. Dr. McKinney was a Co Chair of the Jackson for President campaign in 1984 &1988. Reverend McKinney was the only Washington State Jackson Delegate for the1984 Democratic Convention. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) invites you to the organizations Black History event on Saturday, February 21 at Holgate Street Church of Christ beginning with dinner at 5:30 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Several deserving individuals and organizations will be acknowledged. *Sarah Ervin-Dean, President, Rocky Mountain Regional Coalition, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will be joined by Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley, President & CEO, National Council of Negro Women she will be the featured speaker at the organization's Town Hall that will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 24, reception at 5:00 pm and the program is 6:00-8:00 pm (PST). Urban forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.1150kknw.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

  8. FEB 12

    Representative Jamila Taylor, Dr. Beatrice Butler and more

    Today, Thursday, February 12 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Representative Jamila Taylor (D)-30 LD talks about her priorities that include investing in communities and economic development; expanding access to behavioral health care. Her legislation to create a Homeowner Covenant Program has assisted hundreds of first time home owners in Washington State. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the organization's Black History event that will be held on February 21st at Holgate Street Church of Christ. *Dr. Beatrice Butler is Village Leader/President, Seattle Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) and she serves as the Racial Equity Advancement Specialist for Seattle Public Schools. She will receive the Dr. Maxine Mimms Education Excellence Award from the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) on Saturday, February 21 at the organization's Black History Month event at Holgate Street Church of Christ. *Gabriel Prawl, President, Seattle Chapter, A. Phillip Randolph Institute (API) invites you to the annual Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day Monday, February 16 10:00 am-3:30 pm in Olympia. The gathering will be held at the Capital Building in the Columbia Room. *Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) is inviting Kent residents, including youth to join her to "Get on the Bus" to venture down to Olympia for African American Legislative Day. The bus will leave from Kent Meridian High School on Monday at 7:00 am. Call 253.486.9029 for information. *Randy Cross of the Royal Esquire Club comments on the activities that will be held at the club for the month. The big event will be their Valentines event that will be held on Valentines Day on Saturday, February14. 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.

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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
    354
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