Urban Forum Northwest

Thursday, April 25 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Congressman Gregory Meeks (D) New York-5 Ranking Member, House Foreign Relations Committee comments on the some success for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Democrats in spite of the obvious chaos in the House. He also comments on the quagmire in Haiti and possible solutions for the country's political instability. *Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington State Chapter comments on the programs being funded to help rebuild the infrastructure. He also questions how some companies can continue to receive state contracts funded with federal dollars that have been decertified by the states Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (OMWBE). *Elmer Dixon, Owner, Executive Diversity Services and a Co Founder of the Seattle Black Panther Party comments on the history of the organization, some of the programs they implemented in the late 60's and 70's. The government still funds some of the same programs today. Elmer's book, Die Standing: From Black Panther Revolutionary to Global Diversity Consultant is available on Amazon. *Chad Lawson Cooper, Executive Producer, Justice on Trial-Reloaded an Off-Broadway Play that will be on stage at Seattle's Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 pm, Bishop Garry L. Tyson, Pastor. The play will feature individuals like the great grandson of W. E. B. Du Bois, Jeffrey Du Bois Peck. Call 206.324.6688 for ticket information. 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. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

hursday, April 18 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Luis Navarro, retired Director, Work Force Development at the Port of Seattle will share his experience on the job and comment on his work in the community that earned him an award for the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration and Continuation Committee (MLKCC). *Dr. James Carter, Executive Director, Seattle Breakfast Group comments on the organization's April 25 33rd Annual Tie-One-On Luncheon that will be held at the Fairmount Olympic Hotel from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. *Judith Hightower, Co Chair, Seattle-King-Snohomish YWCA People of Color Executive Council will be joined by Guadalupe Mabry, Associate Director, King County Programs and Services. They will invite you to their 13th Annual STAND Against Racism on April 26. The virtual event will feature Seattle Black Panther Party Co Founder Elmer Dixon, who now owns Executive Diversity Services. *Tana Yasu, Executive Director, Joe Brazil Legacy Project invites you to an April Jazz Music Appreciation Month event being held at Seattle's Royal Esquire Club on Saturday, April 27 3:00-7:00 pm (PDT). The event will feature a number of local musicians as Seattle celebrates the late Jazz Music Icon Joe Brazil. Urban Forum Northwest Streams live at 1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com. Like us on facebook. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, April 11th on Urban Forum Northwest:   *Attorney Raymond A. Connell, Jamaica Consul General for the Pacific Northwest comments on his duties which includes assistance with renewing Jamaican passports.   *Johnathan Johnson, President, Tacoma WA NAACP comments on the activities of the civil rights organization and comments on the continuing efforts to get true justice for the Manny Ellis family who was killed by Tacoma police.   *Maisha Barnett, granddaughter of the legendary Powell Barnett talks about the re-dedication of a portrait of her grandfather that hangs in the hallway of Leschi Elementary School. Speakers for the Saturday, April 27 noon event are former King County Council Member Larry Gossett, Reverend Dr. Ratcliff-Beaumonte, and Karen Jones.   *Barney Hilliard has organized fund raising concerts to benefit students in need at Leschi Elementary School and he continues his effort. He will be joined by Butch Harrison and Good Company for the April 27 event at 1:00 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. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye

Thursday, April 4 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43 Ranking Member, House Financial Services Committee comments on how she and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are getting things accomplished with the gridlock in the US Congress. And ask her to comment on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  *Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington State Chapter comments on the various pools of federal dollars that are available for Houses of Worship and non-profit organization. A representative from the Department of Commerce is on organization's monthly meeting agenda Thursday afternoon 5:00-6:30 pm to provide details on how to access the federal grant funds. Listen in at www.NAMCwa.COM. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. County Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) talks about the observation of the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. The program will held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ 5:00-7:00 pm (PDT). *Michelle Allison, General Manager, King County Metro comments on her duties and responsibilities for the county's public transportation system and talks about the agencies future. *Darrell Powell, President, Seattle King County NAACP provides an update on the organizations activities. He will also comment on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what his organization is doing to fulfill Dr. King's Dream. 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. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, March 28 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are: *Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D) MS-2 ,Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security comments on how he and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are getting things done in spite of the obvious gridlock in congress. Get his perspective on African American Owned Businesses/Contractors participation in the 1.75 trillion dollar Infrastructure and Jobs Act rebuilding fund. *Bishop Garry L. Tyson, Pastor, Seattle's Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, President,General Baptist Convention Northwest will comment on the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He will be joined by Chad Lawson Cooper, Executive Producer, Justice On Trial-Reloaded as they talk about the Off Broadway Play that's going to featured at Goodwill on Saturday April 27 at 6:00 pm. *Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle's First AME comments on an effort by local Seattle Clergy to remedy the deadly gun violence in all parts of the city. *Reverend Dr. Linda Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church of Renton WA comments on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. *Darrell Powell, President, Seattle King County NAACP comments on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speak to some of the issues that the organization has advocated for and the priorities of the Civil Rights organization. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.1150kknw.com, for archived programs and relevant information.