Thursday, July 6 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-09 is now the Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee talks what legislation and issues he’s pursuing with a congress that is seeking to hold hearings on issues that don’t help the average citizen and especially the Americans that are in need.
*Bill North is graduate of Seattle’s Garfield High School, was the President of the Black Student Union at Central Washington State College. He was a member of the 1972-73 Oakland A’s World Series Championship teams. He will comment on Major League Baseball’s All Star festivities being held this week in Seattle.
*Karissa Braxton comments on the role she and the Songs of Black Folk Choir will have on Friday’s Historical Black College & University (HBCU) game that be played at T-Mobile Park on Friday evening. The iconic Ken Griffey Jr. hosts the best HBCU ballplayers.
*Lem Howell, Civil Rights Attorney, Emeritus analyze last weeks US Supreme Court’s rulings that ruled against President Biden’s student debt relief, in favor of a company that didn’t have a real issue, and against Affirmative Action in admissions colleges and universities.
*Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) invites small/minority/women owned businesses to the organization Thursday, July 6 meeting 5:00-6:30 pm (PDT) (www.namcwa.com). Michael Forrester, US Department of Energy, Washington DC and Michael Furze Washington State Department of Commerce, Assistant Director and Director, Energy Office.
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Thursday, June 29 on Urban Forum Northwest, scheduled guests for the hour are:
*Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) talks about his latest efforts to track the 15% goal for minority businesses in the 1.75 trillion dollar Infrastructure and Jobs Act. Over 5 billion dollars has been dispersed to Washington state.
*Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) comments on the efforts of WENA played in getting the Governor Jay Inslee to sign an Executive Order restoring Affirmative Action in 2022.
*Korbett Mosesly was the Project Advisor for the Community Reinvestment Plan that will put 200 million dollars in communities of color in the state to reduce crime and provide opportunities for organizations and businesses in designated areas.
*Kibibi Monie’, Founder Nu Black Arts West led the way to bring Dr. Boyce Watkins for Black Wealth Power Training to the Northwest on Saturday, July 8 10:00 am-2:00 pm in person event at the Tabor 100 HUB.
*Daniel Williams, Legacy Leaders, Comprehensive Planner/Insurance Broker comments on his Infinite Banking Concept on how to create your on Family Bank and he will be participating in the July 8 Dr. Boyce Watkins event.
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guests include:

Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, President, Washington State Black Heritage Society

Reverend Dr. Paul Stoot Sr.

Cathie Wilmore, Fathers And Sons Together (FAST)

Derrick Wheeler-Smith, Director, Seattle Human Rights Department

Elmer Dixon, Co Founder, Seattle Black Panther Party

Aaron Dixon, Co Founder, Seattle Black Panther Party

Thursday, June 15 on Urban Forum Northwest:

*State Representative Chipalo Street (D)-37th LD comments on his work during the last session, talks about his legislative successes and how those policies will help his constituents and citizens of the state. 
*Elmer Dixon, President, Executive Diversity Services comments on his book “Die Standing”. He will celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 16 6:30-8:30 pm at Seattle’s Washington Hall where he will offer a powerful reading from his new book.
*LaNesha DeBardelaben, President & CEO, Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) invites you to NAAM’s Juneteenth events happening for the rest of the week that will culminate with the Juneteenth Jamboree at Judkins Park on Monday, June 19.
**Dr. Pela Terry, Executive Director, Atlantic Street Center invites you to the organizations 22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17 event being held at the Rainier Beach Community Center 11:00 am-3:00 pm. The event will be live streamed by Rainier Avenue Radio.
*Jacqueline Ware of the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) comments on the organizations third annual virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 20 at 5:00 pm (PDT),
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*Dr. Traci Harrell invites you to two events being held the same day, Thursday, June 22 at the Renton Hyatt. First, Strategic Networking & Black Business Showcase 3:00-5:00 pm. Second, Wellness, Wealth, and The Art of Transformation begins at 5:30 pm.
*Ramon Bryant Braxton, Artistic Director/Conductor, Songs of Black Folk:Music of Resistance and Hope where local and national talent will be on display at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre on Sunday, June 18 at 7:00 pm.
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Thursday, June 8 on Urban Forum Northwest :
*Taniesha Lyons, Executive Director, Federal Way, WA Black Collective whose mission is to provide a voice, build strategies, and drive change in the city through policy development and culturally reflective resources.
*Teresa Everett, Atlantic Street Center invites you to the organizations 22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Rainier Beach Community Center 8825 Rainier Avenue South. The event will be live streamed by Rainier Avenue Radio.
*Anthony Davis, Out Of Class-Work Force Equity Advisor, Strategic Advisor to the Workforce Equity Director, City of Seattle Department of Human Resources comments on his duties and responsibilities.
*Eugenie Jones, award winning singer/songwriter, producer, and legacy activist. Her 2022 release Players ranked #30 on the Jazz Week’s top 100 Albums. She also was a first-round Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy contender and ranked #7 on Jazz Week’s Top 50 charts.
*Ramon Bryant Braxton, Artistic Director/Conductor, Songs of Black Folk:Music of Resistance and Hope that will feature some the country’s top singers and musicians will perform at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre June 18, Fathers Day at 7:00 pm (PDT).
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Thursday, June 1 on Urban Forum Northwest :
*Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (D) MO-5 comments on the passage of the deal in the US House of Representative that averted a default on the credit of the USA as the legislation is now in the US Senate for approval.
*Frank Boykin, Director, Washington State Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) talks about the objectives of the agency and how small/minority owned businesses can benefit from this federal agency.
*Bob Armstead, President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) invites you to NAMC’s membership meeting on Thursday, June 1 5-6:30 pm (www.namcwa.com). The 1.75 Trillion $$ Infrastructure and Jobs Act and Bill Frare, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, the state’s procurement agency are on the agenda.
*Minister Nate Miles of Seattle’s Mount Zion Baptist Church extends an invitation to all to attend a meet and greet with the candidate to become Senior Pastor of the Church on Saturday, June 10 at 10:00 am, the sermon and vote will be on Sunday, June 11.
* Ramon Bryant Braxton, Artistic Director/Conductor, Songs of Black Folk: Music of Resistance & Hope a Juneteenth Celebration that will feature national and local artist at Seattle’s Historic Paramount Theatre on Sunday, June 18 at 7:00 pm (PDT).
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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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