Thursday, October 6 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-4, he serves on the House Judiciary Committee; the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the latter committee will have oversight responsibility for how Minority Contractors/Businesses will participate in rebuilding of the country’s roads, bridges, and other components of the infrastructure.

*Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza, the organization started out in an abandoned Beacon Hill Elementary School fifty years ago this month. The organization has successfully expanded the services they provide to the people that also include retail space and housing. The Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, October 8 at the Seattle Convention Center, 5:00 pm auction, 6:30 pm program.

*Randolph Carter, Progressive Education Network (PEN) comments on the PEN Conference 2022 “HONORING SEATTLE’S DISRUPTORS:THEN AND NOW” that will be held Saturday, October 8 8:45-10:00 am (PDT) at the Northwest School.

*Attorney Bobby Alexander, vice chair, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition updates the organization efforts for the January 16, 2023 MLK Holiday that has featured Workshops, Job Fair, Rally and March. Information at www.seattlemlkcoalition.org.

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Thursday, September 29th on Urban Forum Northwest:

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (D) MO-5 comments on the September 28-October 2 Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Larry Gossett, Washington State Coordinator, National African American Reparations Commission

LaNesha DeBardelaben, President & CEO, Northwest African American Museum (NAAM)

Michele Ogden, Office Manager, Tacoma WA Urban League

Thursday, September 22 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Dr. E. Faye Williams, Newspaper Columnist and Washington DC Radio Host(WPFW)

*Lem Howell, Civil Rights Attorney, Emeritus comments on the action of the New York Attorney General Letitia James vs the Trumps

*Reverend Harriett Walden, Founder, Mother’s for Police Accountability comments on the new Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz

*Stephanie Johnson Tolliver, President, Washington State Black Heritage Society (www.bhswa.org) comments on the organization’s Annual Meeting

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Today, Thursday, September 15 on Urban Forum Northwest-

*Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D) WA-10 comments on the possible impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the positive potential impact this legislation on her district and the country.

*Wendell Stemley, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) provides an update on the status of the national organization that he leads. He will also comment on the possible impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on his membership.

*Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-NAMC comments on the possibilities for his membership with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. His concern is enforcement and legitimate opportunities for his members.

*Yolanda Brooks, Community Engagement Specialist, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 2022 Regional Contracting Forum Wednesday, September 21 8:00 am-4:00 pm (PDT) at the Muckleshoot Casino and Event Center.

*Dr. Rayburn Lewis, Board Chair, Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA) comments on the organizations upcoming election.

*Reggie Johnson, Tacoma State Farm Agent comments on his community work with the Elizabeth Wesley Foundation an organization that raises private funds to assist Black Students in the Tacoma/Pierce County area.

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This Week’s Show Details

Thursday, September 8 –

*Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-9 Chair, House Armed Services Committee comments his legislative priorities and lend his perspective to the to the Top Secrets found at Mar-a Lago.

*Retired Attorney Lem Howell comments on the ruling made by federal judge Aileen Cannon to adhere to a request made by Donald Trump to appoint a special master to review evidence seized by the FBI at Mar a Lago.

* Dawn Bennett, Seattle King County NAACP’s Political Action Committee will be joined by Saudia Abdullah, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and Bereket Kiros, The Coalition of Immigrants, Refugees and Communities of Color (CIRCC) comment on their candidates forum for the office of King County Prosecutor.

*Jamie Elmore, Editor in Chief Bald Life Magazine will be joined by by the following Best Selling Authors:

Robert Ford, Retired Police Officer, Alopecia HIS STORY

Gabriel Carter, Brand Developer & Content Marketer, Alopecia HIS STORY

Melvin Dolberry Jr. former professional Basketball Player, Alopecia HIS STORY

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Thursday, September 1 on Urban Forum Northwest –
*Al Hariston coached basketball at Seattle’s Garfield High School 1990-2000 his teams won five State Championships. He comments on his time at the school. The Garfield High School Centennial was celebrated on Saturday.
*Ammon McWashington served as Principal of Garfield High School 1977-1988 and again 1994-96. He reflects on his history at the school that just held its Centennial Celebration Saturday.
*Jo Jo Rodriguez played basketball at Garfield High School 1972-75, they won the State Championship in 1974 (SuperDogs). He also coached Garfield’s basketball team 1985-1996. He will comment on his experience at the school as player and coach.
*Shawn McWashington played quarterback at Garfield High School (1990-93) shares his experience in the classroom and the football field during his years at Garfield.
*Tony Benton, Founder, Rainier Avenue Radio.World streamed the Garfield Centennial Celebration on Saturday and the observance of the 59th Anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom on Sunday. He will share his perspective.
*Paul Mitchell of the Northwest Black Pioneers that will host once again the annual gathering at the Jimi Hendrix and Sam Smith Parks on Sunday, September 4 10 am-6:00 pm.
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Thursday, August 25th on Urban Forum Northwest-

Jessilyn Head pays tribute to Founder of The Sound of the Northwest, Juan Huey-Ray

Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King JR. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) talks about the Sunday, August 28, 2022 2:30 pm observance of the 59th Anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Minister Jimmy Hurd Senior Pastor, Holgate Street Church of Christ comments on the 59th Anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom and the Sunday, August 28 2:30 pm commemoration event at MLK Park

Rodney Figaro a twenty year member of The Sound of the Northwest will be joined by Jessilyn Head to pay tribute to the late Choir Founder Juan Huey-Ray

Seattle Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa ( GHS ‘06) She will also receive the Aki Kurose Award for Public Service on Sunday at the 59th Anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC Jobs and Freedom that will be held at Seattle’s MLK Park at 2:30 pm.

Lynn Jaffe (GHS’58), Chair, Garfield High School Centennial Committee that will celebrate the Centennial on Saturday, August 27 9:30 am-5:00 pm at Garfield.

Dr. Ross Flowers graduated from Garfield High School (GHS ‘89) he served as President of the Student Association 1988-89.

Thursday, August 18 on Urban Forum Northwest –

The following guests will comment on the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom and invite you to the 59th Anniversary Observance and Awards Ceremony on Sunday, August 28 at 2:30 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Civil Rights Park, 2200 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South, Seattle WA.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC)

*Carolyn Riley-Payne, President, Seattle King County NAACP

*Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle’s First AME Church

*Minister Jimmy Hurd, Senior Pastor, Holgate Street Church of Christ

*Bridgette Hempstead, Founder & CEO, Cierra Sisters

The following guest will comment on the Saturday, August 27 Garfield High School Centennial Celebration that was postponed from August 2000 due to COVID.

*Ted Howard Jr. Assistant Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools

*Dr. Carver Gayton, Garfield High School Centennial Executive Committee

*Chandler Williams, a 2019 Garfield High School graduate that was attracted to the school because of the music program

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Thursday, August 11 on Urban Forum Northwest –

*Lynn Jaffe, (GHS’58) Chair, Garfield High School Centennial Committee comments on the progress being made for the August 27 celebration at Seattle’s Garfield High School.

*Barney Hilliard (GHS’56) talks about the musical talent that will be on display for the Centennial Celebration.

*John Yasutake (GHS’66) comments on his memories during his time at the school with his twin brother Michael.

*Elmer Dixon (GHS’68) was a Garfield High School student when he co founded the Seattle Black Panther Party.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee comments on the plans for the Seattle Observance of the 59th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom.

*Retired Seattle Attorney Lem Howell attended the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC. He will share his memories of that day and he will be a speaker at the Seattle August 28 59th Anniversary event that will be held at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Civil Rights Park.

*Claude Burfect, First Vice President, Seattle King County NAACP attended the August 28,1963 March on Washington DC for Jobs and Freedom. He is known for his opposition to discrimination in the work place. He will be honored at Seattle’s August 59th Anniversary of the 1963 March where Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have A Dream” speech to 250,000 attendees.

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Thursday, August 4 on Urban forum Northwest-

*Lenny Wilkens, National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame Player and Coach, who also coached the Seattle Super Sonics to the 1979 NBA Championship will pay tribute to Hall of Fame Player and Coach Bill Russell.

*Spencer Haywood, NBA Hall of Fame Player and an Olympic Gold Medal winner will comment on his Bill Russell experience as a role model and as his coach. Spencer was highlighted in the Monday’s Seattle Times on Mr. Russell by Matt Calkins.

*Robert (Bob) Flowers was captain of the 1961 Garfield High School Basketball team that won the state championship. He will comment on how Bill Russell influenced his play at Garfield and the University of Washington basketball teams.

*Roy Hayes was captain of the 1962 Garfield High School Basketball team that won the state championship. He comments on the influence that Bill Russell had on him as a player and as a person.

*Erinn Fleeks and Terracia Brown-Wilkinson are two of the Host for the Brown Girls Brunch that will be held Saturday, August 6 12:00-3:00 pm (PDT) at the Waterfront Market at Ruston, 5101Yacht Club Road, Ruston, WA 98407.

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