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Urban Forum Northwest
by KKNW | Hubbard Radio
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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Your Ballot NEEDs to be accounted for!
*Efe Elaiho, a 19 year old Brown University student is from Seattle and a Lakeside High School graduate. He was a participant in Seattle King County NAACP's Afro Academic Cultural Technological-Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) for four years, he won six local gold medals and three bronze medal at the...
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Loria Yeadon is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Greater Seattle and (more) ...
Eddie Rye Jr. chats today with: *Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is a Vanderbilt University Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Society, he is a Scholar, Author, and Public Intellectual. He will be the speaker for Byrd Barr Place's Legacy in Motion Gala, Unity: Rooted. Rising. Revolution. Dr. Dyson will...
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George Frost of GWFrost of National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Board of Director and more ...
Today, Thursday, October 1 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:00-3:00 pm my guest for the hour are: *Seattle India Counsel General Prakash Gupta invites you to three events recognizing and celebrating the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday,...
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Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity WSDOT and more
Today, Thursday, September 24 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) comments on the new certification process for companies that were certified by the state Office of Minority and Women Business...
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Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Clarence Gunn, president, Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion and more
Thursday, September 17 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (D) Missouri 5th congressional district. He served as Kansas City's first African American mayor 1991-1999. He has served as representative in Congress since 2005. There is an attempt to gerrymander him out of his...
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Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Azziem Underwood, Chair, Seattle King County NAACP and more
Thursday, September 10 on Urban Forum Northwest: Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF). Kent WA Azziem Underwood, Chair, Seattle King County NAACP Political Action Committee. Antoinett Atkins, Advocacy Director, Urban League of Metropolitan...
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Congressman Hank Johnson, Reverend Dr. Kelle Brown and more
Thursday, September 3 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D) GA-04. He serves on the House Committee on the Judiciary, Senior Member; Subcommittees, Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet (Ranking Member). He responds to questions...
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Congressman James E. Clyburn and more
Thursday, August 27 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman James E. Clyburn (D) South Carolina-06 Congressional District was first elected in 1992, he serving his 17th term representing a congressional district that includes most of the majority-Black precincts. He is the only Democrat in South...
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Congressman Bobby Scott, Malando Redeemer, Hayward Evans and Roberto Jourdan
Thursday, August 20 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Robert (Bobby) Scott (D) VA-03, Ranking Member House Education & Labor Committee comments on the recent primary elections. He would become chair of the committee if the Democrats win the Hose of Representatives in November, he comments on...
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Congressman Adam Smith, Dom Davis, Executive Director, Community Passageways and more
Today, Thursday, August 13 on Urban forum Northwest: *Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-09, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee comments on the current political climate in the country, the president's war with Iran, and on Tuesdays primary elections. *Dominique (Dom) Davis, Executive...
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Congressman Bennie Thompson, Bishop Reginald Witherspoon and more
Thursday, August 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D) MS-2nd Congressional District, serves as Ranking Member, House Homeland Security, he will host the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Institute's Policy Conference being held in Tunica Mississippi August 6-8. The theme...
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Dom Davis , Spencer Haywood and more
Today, Thursday, July 30 on Urban Forum Northwest : *Dominique (Dom) Davis, Executive Director, Community Passage Ways an organization that creates alternatives to incarceration for youth and young adults through Restorative Justice. They offer support services and re-entry programs. Dom will...
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Attorney Keith Armstrong, Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldana and more
Today, Thursday, July 24 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Attorney Keith Armstrong, Strong International Law Group comments on the Community Reinvestment Act and what Banks must do to be in compliance and encourages African American and minority owned businesses to approach banks with their proposals…
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Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative CEO Omer Qureshi and more
Today, Thursday, July 16 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Wendell Stemley, president, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) will be joined by Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-NAMC. They will comment on how NAMC and a coalition of minority and women-owned businesses and...
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Attorney James Bible, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos and more
Today, Thursday, July 9 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43 CD is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in politics today. She has a reputation for being an outspoken advocate for women, children, African Americans, people of color and the poor. She…
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WSDOT's revised Small Business Program, Seattle Black Panther Party, ARTE NOIR and more
Thursday, July 2 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) comments on WSDOT's revised Small Business Program that complies with the anti DEI initiatives that allows for participation of women and minority...
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Seattle Police Chief Dr. Shon Barnes, Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and more
Today, Thursday, June 25 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle Police Chief Dr. Shon Barnes assumed his position on February 1, 2024. He is nationally recognized leader in crime reduction and community police relations. He came to Seattle after serving as Chief of Police in Madison Wisconsin...
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Congressman Hank Johnson, Gwen Allen Carston, Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith and more
Today, Thursday, June 18 on Urban forum Northwest: *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04, he serves as the ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. He comments on the challenges that many will face by simply trying to vote in the USA. He also...
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Bishop Francine Brookins, Dr. E. Faye Williams, Attorney Jesse Wineberry and more
Today, Thursday, June 11 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Bishop Francine A. Brookins, Esq. is the 141st elected and consecrated Bishop of the AME Church and the fifth woman. She currently serves as the Presiding Bishop of the 5th Episcopal District. She serves as Chair of the Publications Commission…
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Kent City Councilman John Boyd, Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. and more
Today, Thursday, June 4 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Kent City Councilman John Boyd comments on his efforts to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway to his city. He invites you to the Saturday June 6, 2:00 pm forum on Housing and Homelessness will be held at Kent Lutheran Church. He will…
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A Day of Remembrance for the Charleston 9 and more
Today, Thursday, May 28 on Urban Forum Northwest: *On Tuesday, May 26 the following elected officials and community advocates celebrated the unveiling of the first Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway sign in Renton WA. On December 10, 2025 the Washington State Transportation Commission...
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Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation and more
Thursday, May 21 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) talks about WSDOT's new Small Business Program that complies with the new anti DEI initiatives and still afford possibilities for minority and…
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Representative Jamila Taylor, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II and more
Today, Thursday, May 14 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Representative Jamila Taylor (PD)-30th LD was the sponsor of the Washington State Home ownership Covenant Act which is being targeted by the Trump administration's Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The policy is designed to expand access to…
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Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans, Dr. Marci Tate Arunga and more
Thursday, May 7 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is the first African American and person of color to serve in that office. She has extensive legal experience, serving as Assistant City Prosecutor, Assistant City Attorney, and Assistant US Attorney. She is a graduate…
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Seattle Port Commission President Ryan Calkins, Senator T'wina Nobles (D)-28th and more
Today, Thursday, April 30: *Seattle Port Commission President Ryan Calkins comments on the multiple responsibilities of the Port. He also comments on how the Middle East conflict is impacting the airlines and marine traffic in the Puget Sound. *Senator T'wina Nobles (D)-28th LD, she Chairs the...
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Attorney James Bible, Former Washington State Representative Dawn Mason and more
Today, Thursday, April 23rd on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: Attorney James Bible comments on the victory he secured for Seattle Police Detective Cookie Bolden. Michelle Merriweather, president & CEO,...
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Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority and more
Today, Thursday, April 16 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) Board of Directors President Lawrence Bigham and Vice President Dr....
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Aaron and Elmer Dixon of the Seattle Black Panther Party, Dr. Angela Griffin and more
Thursday, April 9 on Urban Forum Northwest: Aaron and Elmer Dixon Co Founders of the Seattle Black Panther Party. Dr.Angela Griffin, president & CEO, Byrd Barr Place. Shaude’ Moore, president & CEO, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA). Tana Yasu, Executive...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Lem Howell, Retired Civil Rights Attorney, Ramon Bryant Braxton, the Conductor of Songs of Black Folk 2026 and more
Today, Thursday, February 5 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 2:03-3:00 pm (PST) my guest for the hour are: *Lem Howell, Retired Civil Rights Attorney comments on the Trump Administration's approach to immigration and the tactics being employed by...
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Mario Bailey, Seattle Seahawks Vice President of Community Engagement, Brad Anderson, Jr. President & CEO, Global Risk Management and more
Today, Thursday, January 29th on Urban Forum Northwest: Tony Benton, Founder, Rainieravenueradio.world invites you to “The Call to Conscience Black History Month Museum “. Mario Bailey, Seattle Seahawks Vice President of Community Engagement and Legends talks about the HAWKS successful season and...
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Omer Qureshi, Co Founder & CEO, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment and more.
Today, Thursday, January 22 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Omer Qureshi, Co Founder & CEO, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative will be joined by Erica Hoard and Bryan Haynes who both have excelled in the technology training program and are currently playing a significant role in…
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Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa, Reverend Dr. Leslie D.Braxton and more
Today, Thursday, January 15th on Urban Forum Northwest: Washington State Senator Bob Hasegawa (D)-11 is continuing his pursuit of having the tax paying citizens of Washington state to have more control of their tax dollars by establishing a state owned bank. He’s sponsoring Senate Bill 5754 to...
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Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles and more
Thursday, January 8th on Urban Forum Northwest: Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37th LD Chair, House Education (K-12) Committee. She lends her perspective to the 60 day legislative session that begins on January 12. Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles (D)-28th LD is...
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WA State Senator Rebecca Saldana, Kendra Liddell and more
Thursday, January 1st on Urban Forum Northwest: *WA State Senator Rebecca Saldana *Kendra Liddell *Gael Tarleton *KL Shannon *Corey Spruill 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....
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Christmas Show focusing on activism
Guests include: Reverend Robert Jeffrey, Bob Armstead, Cliff Wyatt. Dee Haile and Randy Cross. 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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Seattle Port Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa and more
Thursday, December 18 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle Port Commission president, Toshiko Hasegawa provides an annual report of her tenure as leader of the commission, that includes massive construction expansions, the departure of Aviation Director Lance Lyttle and what president Trumps's...
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The extension of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent
Today, Thursday, December 11 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Representative Mia Gregerson (D)-33rd LD was one of the elected state elected officials that used her influence and connections to have the Washington State Transportation Commission unanimously pass Resolution 755 which paved the way for…
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More Tributes to the late Legendary Player, Coach, and General Manager of the Seattle Supersonics Lenny Wilkens
Today, Thursday, December 4 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Tributes will be paid to the late Legendary Player, Coach, and General Manager of the Seattle Supersonics Lenny Wilkens who will have his Celebration of Life tomorrow, Friday December 5. Former Players Nate McMillian who played for the Sonics...
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Thanks giving show with LaTaunya Witherspoon, Owner, SPOONFED TRAINING and a tribute to Lenny Wilkens
Today, Thursday, November 27 on Urban Forum Northwest: *LaTaunya Witherspoon, Owner, SPOONFED TRAINING An we revisit the tribute to Leny Wilkens from 11/13/25 with: *Fred Brown (Downtown Freddie Brown) of the 1979 NBA Champion Seattle SuperSonics who once scored 58 points in a game before there…
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Jesse Wineberry Sr, Jawann Bennett, Co host of Game Time Sports and more
Today, Thursday, November 20 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr., Co Founder and Director, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) announced that the Martin Luther King Jr. County Council voted to commit $300,000.00 towards a Washington state Reparations Study. State Senator Bob...
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Downtown Freddie Brown, Spencer Haywood and other remember Lenny Wilkens
Today, Thursday, November 13 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Fred Brown (Downtown Freddie Brown) of the 1979 NBA Champion Seattle SuperSonics who once scored 58 points in a game before there was a three point line in the NBA. He comments on his history with the late Seattle SuperSonics Player and…
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Washington State Representatives Brianna Thomas, David Hackney and more
Today, Thursday, November 6 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Washington State Representative Brianna Thomas (D)-34th LD represents constituents from Pioneer Square, West Seattle and Vashon Island talks about her legislative priorities and what the state can do to provide assistance to citizens who are...
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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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