Thursday, May 25 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Congressman Robert Cortez (Bobby) Scott (D) VA-03 comments on the most pressing political issue of the year, paying the bills that the country has accumulated and does he think the USA will default on our obligation.

*Raymond Miller, Chair, NAACP State Conference (Alaska, Oregon, Washington) Armed Services and Veteran Affairs Committee pays tribute to the Veterans who gave it all for the USA.

*Reverend Dr. Wayne Jenkins, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Pasco, WA pays tribute to his late mentor, the Reverend Matthew J. Thornton. Harley Bird was a leader in the United Construction Workers Association (UCWA) he talks about Reverend Thornton the Pipe Fitter and protester.

*Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) of Kent, WA comments on the “Songs of Black Folk” Music of Resistance & Hope Concert that will be held on June 18 at 7:00 pm (PDT) at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. He will be joined by Kevin Meeks, Media Services Coordinator for NBCF.

*Vanessa Wells Bruce, Artistic Director, The Sound of the Northwest will be joined by Choir Member Shirley Young. They will invite you to their Saturday, June 3 7:00 pm Concert at Seattle’s Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute the theme is “History, Her-story,Their-story:Music from Different Perspectives.

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Thursday, May 18th on Urban Forum Northwest guests for the hour are:

Dr. Janice Greene, President, Snohomish County NAACP

Jacquelyn Howard, Seattle’s First AME 2023 Church Women’s Season Co Chair

Reverend Harriett Walden, Founder, Mother’s for Police Accountability

Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)

Rosalyn Robinson

Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04

Thursday, May 11 on Urban Forum Northwest, scheduled guests for the hour are:
*National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial comments on the findings of the organization’s 2023 State of Black America Report. See the report at NUL.org.
*Michelle Merriweather, President and CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle comments on the services being provided to assist some with upward mobility, housing assistance and the organization’s advocacy for equality on multiple fronts.
*Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37th LD reflects on the past session of the state legislature and talks about some of the legislation she championed and what legislation she would have like to have approved. I will ask for her expectations of the Special Session that is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 16.
*Senator Bob Hasegawa D-11th LD lend his perspective on the past legislative session and ask about legislation that he supported and how he would rate the performance of his colleagues in handling the people’s business. I will ask for a comment on his expectations of the Tuesday, May16 Special Session.
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 Thursday, May 4 on Urban Forum Northwest:
 
*Governor Jay Inslee while announcing he will not seek reelection, he is busy taking care of the people’s business in Washington State by calling a special session of the legislature for May 16 to take care of unfinished business. He will comment on the issues that will be broached during that session.
 
*Representative David Hackney D-11th LD is also Chair, Black members Caucus comments on his legislative success during the last session and comments on his priorities and lend his perspective on the May 16 special session.
 
*Seattle Port Commissioner talks about her accomplishments in her position and speaks to her priorities in representing the district that includes Seattle Tacoma International Airport. She will also comment her environmental justice work.
 
*Victoria Gallardo, Property Manager, El Centro de la Raza is also the lead organizer for the organization’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration that will be held Saturday, May 6 10:00 am-6:00 pm at 1660 South Roberto Maestas Festival Street.
 
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Guests include:
Attorney Raymond A. Connell, Honorary Jamaican Consul for the Pacific Northwest pays tribute to Harry Belafonte.

Lem Howell, Civil Rights Attorney Emeritus comments on the strange and unethical conduct of some US Supreme Court Justices.

Maya Manus, Impact Officer, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.

Winona D. Hauge, Grandmothers Against Gun Violence.

Barney Hilliard and Butch Harrison are leading Saturday’s Benefit Concert for the students of Seattle’s Leschi Elementary School.

Thursday, April 20 on Urban Forum Northwest- guests for the hour are:
*Congressman Hank Johnson D (GA-4), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts has been relentless in his efforts to have US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas resignation for a multitude of obvious ethical lapses that include documented evidence of paid luxury vacations, exorbitant gifts and real estate deals from a billionaire Republican mega donor.
*Roberto Jourdan, President, Seattle’s Royal Esquire Club that was founded in1948. Members of the club then and now are to be civically involved and socially and politically relevant in the community. He will comment on the activities of the organization.
*Kimi Ginn, Executive Director, Vibrant Schools of Puget Sound invites you to Surge 2023 on Saturday, April 29 9:00 am-9:00 pm at the LaQuinta Inn and Suites 1425 East 27th Street Tacoma WA 98421.
*Monica T. L. Lewis, Director, Seattle King County NAACP’s Afro Cultural Technological Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) invites you to their fundraiser on Saturday May 6 Pancake Breakfast 8:00-10:00 am at the Renton Applebee’s, 375 South Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 to support winning students travel and expenses for the national competition.
*Carolyn Riley Payne, immediate past Seattle King County NAACP President who directed the organizations ACT-SO program for nearly 40 years comments on her experience at the helm of a program that produced successful individuals like Dr. Quinton Morris, Andrea Chatard, Shawn Spearmon and Angela Rye, all ACT-SO winners.
*Cathie and Larry Wilmore, Founders, Fathers and Sons Together (FAST) is hosting their annual Barbershop Cut, Chat, Chew, and Play on Saturday, April 29 12:00-4:00 pm at the Rainier Beach Community Center 8825 Rainier Avenue South Seattle 98118.
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Guest include:

Dr. James Carter, Executive Director, Seattle Breakfast Group

Erni Dunston, a Founder and President Emeritus, Seattle Breakfast Group

Christian Daymon a ninth grade student at Aki Kurose Middle School

Myles Daymon a Garfield High School Senior

Hayward Evans, Co Convener Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on last Tuesday’s April 4th Day of Remembrance

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D) MS-2

Thursday, April 6 on Urban Forum Northwest scheduled guests for the hour are:
*Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass comments on her priorities in a city that has elected its first Woman Mayor. She has received good reviews on her actions and decisions her administration has made to date.
* Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell comments on his progress in the accomplishments he and his team has made for the City of Seattle.
*Legendary Civil Rights Attorney Emeritus Lem Howell comments on the legal proceedings involving former President Donald J. Trump.
*Jesdarnel Henton, Owner, Helen’s Soul Bistro that has special event on Saturday, April 8, you can experience “Harlem Nights” at 2301 East Union Street a half block from the old Helen’s Diner.
*Reverend LaNesha DeBardelaben, President & CEO, Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) reveals the activities that will occur at NAAM during the month of April.
*Erin Nielsen, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion Director, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions reports on the organizations March 30 event held at Highline College “Narrowing the Racial Wealth Gap:Financial Industry Models”.
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Guests include:
Washington State Representative Chipalo Street(D)-37th LD

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

Bishop Reginald Witherspoon Sr. D.D.

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

Hayward Evans

Elmer Dixon, President, Executive Diversity Services

Clifton Wyatt

Guests include:

Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the March 30 Regional US Department of Transportation Conference.

Kerrie Hurd, Seattle District Director, US Small Business Administration.

Frank Boykin Director, Tacoma Minority Business Development Agency(MBDA).

Linda Thompson Black, Pacific Northwest Area Development Director, United Negro College Fund.

Louis Harris with the Snohomish County NAACP Freedom Fund Committee comments on the Saturday, March 25 Freedom Fund Gala-Raise the Bar.