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Thursday June 30 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Martin Luther King Jr. County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall was appointed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to be Sheriff on May 6, 2022. She was appointed as Interim Sheriff in November, 2021. She will share her vision, her priorities and plans for a just and inclusive Sheriff's Department. * Seattle Police Detective Cookie Bouldin has received accolades for her positive work with the youth of South Seattle. Most recently a Chess Park is being constructed due to her success of engaging South Seattle youth in the positive and peaceful game of Chess. *Reverend Lawrence Willis, President, United Black Christian Clergy of Washington has been the lead organizer in Justice for James Myers, the Black Carpenter who experienced a noose being placed at his workstation on a building being constructed for FACEBOOK in Redmond WA. *Claude Burfect, First Vice President, Seattle King County NAACP attended the Poor Peoples Campaign event in Washington DC last week and will comment on the event. The Reverend Dr. William Barber is the leader of this effort. *Award winning Draze will be in Seattle on Saturday, July 2 to host The Dhindindi by a Chosen Few that will be held at 7:30 pm at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Avenue North. 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@Eddie_Rye. Hear the program on Alexa and my podcast.

Thursday, June 23 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump is known by many as the "Attorney General" for Black Americans. He has represented the families of some of the most high profile cases in the country. He has a film "Civil" on Netflix. He is Founder and Director of the Benjamin Crump Social Justice Institute. *Dr. Margaret Brown Payton, President, International Association of Ministers Wives & Ministers Widows (IAMWMW) comments on the organizations international meeting being held in Bellevue WA beginning Monday, June 27. She will be joined by Dr. Jannie Daniels, IAMWMW Vice President and Nel Golidy Thornton, Local IAMWMW President and Convention Chair. *Kimi Ginn, Vibrant Schools Tacoma comments on the controversy with Clover Park School Board Members and the African American Clover Park Schools Superintendent. she will be joined by Taniesha Lyons an equal education advocate in Pierce County WA. 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@Eddie.Rye_Jr. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT).

Thursday, June 16 on Urban Forum Northwest, scheduled guests for the hour are: * LaNesha DeBardelaben, President & CEO, Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) comments on the week long Celebration of the Juneteenth Holiday. Activities includes the NAAM African American Ensemble signing the Black National Anthem at the Seattle Sounders game on Saturday and a Skate party and Judkins Park on Sunday 2:00-6:00. * Tisha Marie, Founder, LegallyBlack invites you to LegallyBlack Presents: Juneteenth Royal Masquerade Gala at Edison Square, 5415 South Tacoma Way Sunday, June 19. Doors open at 6:00 pm. *Roberto Jourdan, Sundiata African American Cultural Association invites you this weekend Festival Sundiata that kicks off Friday at Seattle Center Armory 6:00-9:00 pm featuring "Kalimba" Earth Wind and FireTribute Band. *Jazmyn Scott, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute comments on and invites you to the Fourth Annual "We Out Here" Festival that will be held on Pier 62 Sunday, June 19 2:00-6:00 pm. 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@Eddie_Rye. This program will be available on Alexa and my podcast.

Thursday, June 9 on Urban Forum Northwest- *Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos, (D)-37th Chair, House Education Committee comments on the deadly school shootings and what actions can the state take to protect our students and educators. *Carolyn Riley Payne, President, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. County NAACP invites you to join with them on Saturday, June 11 2:00-4:00 pm (PDT) in calling for changes to reduce/ eliminate gun violence. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will speak. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) is co sponsoring the Saturday, June 11 2:00-4:00 pm (PDT) event calling for the elimination of easy access to weapons of WAR at Seattle's Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Memorial Park, 2200 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South in Seattle. *Reverend Dr. Leslie Braxton, Pastor Leslie Braxton comments on the progress he's making on a Juneteenth event he has organized with the City of Seattle, Department of Arts and Culture:One Seattle Juneteenth Musical Celebration: Songs of Black Folk-Music of Resistance and Hope that will be held at Seattle's McCaw Hall on Sunday, June 19 at 6:00 pm (PDT). *James Conner will be a featured soloist at the One Seattle Juneteenth Musical Celebration:Songs of Black Folks-Music of Resistance and Hope. He has been a performer at Universal Studios since 2009. He is a Gospel and R & B recording artist, composer, conductor, pianist, dancer, and actor. He is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston MA. *Kimi Ginn comments on her observation after reviewing a consultants report who investigated complaints of harassment of a Clover Park School Board Member and the Clover Park School District Superintendent. *Jamie Elmore, Founder, Alopecia Support Group and Editor of Bald Life Magazine talks about the magazine and the June 19 parade in Indianapolis. She will be joined by co author Melvin Dolberry Jr..

Thursday, June 2nd on Urban Forum Northwest, guests include- Reverend Dr. Leslie Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF), Kent WA is the organizer with the City of Seattle, Department of Arts and Culture for One Seattle Juneteenth Musical Celebration:The Songs of Black Folk-Music of Resistance&Hope. Chandler Williams, vocalist, song writer and arranger/producer is one of the featured artist for the Juneteenth Musical at Seattle’s McCaw Hall on June 19 at 6:00 pm Robin Henderson is one of the featured artist for the Juneteenth Musical that will be held June 19 at Seattle’s McCaw Hall. Ramon Bryant Braxton is the Conductor for the Juneteenth Musical at McCaw Hall on June 19. Michelle Merriweather, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Jaebadiah Gardner, Owner, Gardner Global

Washington State Senator John Lovick (D) 44-LD Raymond Miller, Chair, NAACP Armed Services and Veteran Affairs Committee for Alaska,Oregon,Washington Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-9, Chair, House Armed Services Committee Emma Catague, Filipino Community of Seattle Attorney Andre Wooten

Thursday, May 19 on Urban Forum Northwest - scheduled guests for the hour that will share their experiences at KYAC, the first Black Owned Radio Station in Seattle and pay tribute to the late Don Dudley, he was the owner of KYAC AM & FM in Seattle. *Former Seattle SuperSonics All Star Spencer Haywood hosted a Saturday night jazz program on KYAC in the 1970's. He will share his memories of those days and pay tribute to the late Don Dudley. * Veltry Johnson was hired as a part time News Reporter at KYAC in 1969, later he became News Director and Station Manager 1972-79. He will comment on his experience at the station and his interactions with Don Dudley. *Vivian Phillips was employed at KYAC as Sales Secretary 1972-75, 75-77 Continuity Director and she was the midday DJ from 1977-1980. Ms. Phillips will share her memories and pay tribute to Don Dudley. *Jesse Wineberry was hired by Don Dudley at KYAC Radio when he was an 18 year old high school senior to Host: Youth City Forum, one of the first youth Sunday call-in programs in the city 1973-78. He will pay tribute to Don Dudley. *S. DeWayne Ticeson held many positions at KYAC AM&FM 1972-1983, accounts and promotions executive and an on air DJ known as the "Gentle Giant". He will share his experience at the station and pay tribute to Don Dudley. *Lee Carter was introduced to KYAC by Veltry Johnson and was hired by the station as a writer, reporter, became News Director and hosted a talk show. He comments on his experience at KYAC and pays tribute to Don Dudley. * Reverend Harriett invites all peace loving people to join her and others to Stand in Solidarity with the Buffalo victims on Saturday, May 21 2:00-5:00 pm at Seattle's Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Memorial Park. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Programs are available on Alexa and my podcast. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT).

Thursday, May 12 on Urban Forum Northwest : ? *Carolyn Riley Payne, President Seattle King County NAACP comments on the organization call for King County District Judge Susan Mahoney to step down after her use of the "N" word in the presence of a Black staffer. Judge Mahoney stepped down as Presiding Judge of King County District Court. ? *Attorney Lem Howell comments on the actions of the United States Supreme Court's action on Roe V Wade. He will also comment on the latest recordings of Republican leaders that have been made public regarding the January 6 attempt to overthrow the United States Government. ? *Bill Dickens, Chair, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective-Economic Development Committee will comment on the goals and objectives of the committee and discuss the agenda for the Sunday in-person meeting. ? *Bob Armstead, Washington State Chapter National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the organizations efforts to get equity for NAMC Members. He will update any progress that's been made with local public agencies to gain contract opportunities. ? *Cathie Wilmore, Fathers And Sons Together (FAST) invites the community to their Saturday, May 21 Barbershop Cut, Chat at the Rainier Beach Community Center-Plaza. Youth and Family Led Conversations on Gun Violence and in support of families affected by gun violence. ? Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com, for archived programs and relevant information. Programs are available on Alexa and my podcast 24/7. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT).

Thursday, May 5th on Urban Forum Northwest - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43 Chair, House Financial Services Committee Tana Yasu, Co-Chair, Seattle Women’s Commission Rebecca Bryant, Co-Chair, Seattle Women’s Commission Andrew Ikechukwu Ashiofu, Co-Chair, Seattle LGBTQ Commision Marta Idowu, Liason for the Seattle Womens and Human Rights Commissions

Thursday, April 28 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President/CEO, National Congress of Black Women, Inc. She is a Radio Host and an Author in addition to being a Trice Edney Wire Syndicated Columnist. Her column appears regularly in the Seattle Medium Newspaper. *Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins comments on the success of the Seattle Fire Department in becoming the first fire department in Washington State to earn a Protection Class1Rating. *Congressman Robert (Bobby) Cortez Scott (D)-VA, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on his duties and responsibilities. We will ask his opinion of the January 6 Insurrection and what are his visions for a fair election in 2022 and 2024. *Terrell Jackson, Owner, Jackson's Catfish Corner in Seattle's Central District comments his secret to running a successful business that has been passed down three generations. 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@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7-8 AM. Available on Alexa and podcast.

Thursday, April 21 on Urban Forum Northwest - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (D) MO-5 (Kansas City) LaNesha DeBardelaben, President and CEO, Northwest African American Museum Yolanda Brooks, Community Engagement Specialist, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Larry Sampson, Owner, Sampson Painting Company LLC

Thursday, April 14 on Urban Forum Northwest- *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) Ga-4 is a Member of the House Judiciary Committee, he will lend his perspective on a "Code of Ethics" for Supreme Court Justices given the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, Virginia (Ginnie) Thomas was a lead advocate for the January 6 attempt to overthrow the United States Government. *Reverend Dr. Reverend Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. Pastor, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Seattle WA. He is the founder of the Black Dollar Days Taskforce, Clean Greens Farm and Market, the New Hope Development Corporation. He invites yo to the 2022 virtual Last Seven Words From The Cross on Friday, April 15 at NOON PDT. *Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective comments on the progress, accomplishments, and challenges the 50 year old plus organization. The Collective meets virtually every Saturday 8:30-10:00 am (PDT) *Jamie Elmore, Salon Owner, Founder Alopecia Support Group, and Publisher of Bald Life Magazine. She has been featured in the Baltimore Times and last week in the Seattle Medium Newspaper. Ms. Elmore will comment on her work that is saving lives of people living with Alopecia. 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@Eddie_Rye. This program will air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT). We are on Alexa and podcast available 24/7.

Thursday, April 7 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Young Song, Owner, YOUNG CONSULTING LLC, Interim President, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) invites minority contractors to their April 7 membership meeting on Thursday, April 7 welcome at 5:00 pm, membership meeting starts at 5:30 pm. President Song will be joined by the following NAMC Officers; *Irene Reyes, Owner & CEO, Excel Supply Company, she is the Interim VP/Secretary WA-NAMC *Linda Womack, Director, Tacoma Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), she is the Interim Treasurer WA-NAMC *Bob Armstead, Armstead Consulting, Founding Member WA-NAMC and WA-NAMC Board Member *Grover Johnson, Founding Member WA-NAMC and WA-NAMC Board Member Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com and Alexa. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Podcast available 24/7. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT).

Thursday, March 31 on Urban forum Northwest - *Hayward Evans, Co-Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the Day of Remembrance and Awards Ceremony. Remembering the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was assassinated 54 years ago while helping Black workers in Memphis. Some of the local leaders that have passed away in the last year will be recognized. Four individuals will be honored for their contributions. *Dr. Brent Jones, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools comments on the state of the Seattle School District after being named to the permanent job last month. Dr. Jones will be honored on April 4 at the Day of Remembrance and Awards Ceremony at the Holgate Street Church of Christ on Monday. *Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37, Chair, House Education Committee will provide an overview of the last legislative session and discuss her accomplishments for the people in her District and the citizens of the state. She will be a presenter at the Day of Remembrance and Awards Ceremony. * Reverend Paul Benz recently retired Director, Faith Action Network and a MLKCC Committee Member comments on the life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how we can apply his non-violent movement for social and political change. 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@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT).

Thursday, March 24 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Seattle Port Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed is the first Black Woman to be elected to the Seattle Port Commission. She has served on multiple non-profit boards and currently serves on the Maritime High School Advisory Board. She will comment on her priorities and her accomplishments. *Retired Attorney Lem Howell who has presented arguments before the U S Supreme Court comments on the hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and the differences in her confirmation process as opposed to the confirmation hearings of the last two Justices. *Reverend Dr. Phyllis Ratcliff-Beaumonte, President, Women's Ministry of Mount Zion Baptist Church comments on the 80th Anniversary of the organization on Sunday, March at 10:00 am at Mount Zion. She will joined by committee members Darlene Hobbs and Ozella Rose. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee outlines the program for the Day of Remembrance and Awards Ceremony in observance of the 54th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT)

Thursday, March 17 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Randolph Carter, Progressive Education Network (PEN) comments on his organizations work that employs a different approach how PEN can deliver a quality education to the districts and students that they partner with. *Jamie Danen is a National Board Member of the Progressive Education Network (PEN) she will comment on what's working in other parts of the country. *Aneelah Afzali, Executive Director, American Muslim Empowerment Network comments on the hate crimes targeting Muslim places of worship and most recently a Muslim youth program building. *Dr. Yahya Suufi, Imam and Executive Director of the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) building was the target of a hate crime that saw a positive response from local and state elected officials on Wednesday evening. *Bob Armstead, Washington State Civil Rights Coalition provides an update on the organizations complaint to the US Department of Justice and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for discrimination against African Americans in this state. *Senator T'wina Nobles (D)-28th LD comments on the last legislative sessions and what she and her Democratic colleagues were able to accomplish for her district and the people of the state. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on faceebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. this program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PDT).

Thursday, March 10 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Dean Evergreen State College-Tacoma Campus is hosting a Legacy Series that will encompass experiences of individuals who participated in the Civil Rights struggle and the Black Student Union movement of the 1960's and early '70's in Seattle and Tacoma Washington. *Dr. Gilda Sheppard is retired Evergreen State College-Tacoma Campus Professor she will share her experience as a student activist and some of her memories she had at the Tacoma Campus. *Attorney Barbara Laners is a retired Evergreen State College-Tacoma Campus Professor who has been a talk show host and active in the Civil Rights movements for decades. *Dr. Dexter Gordon is Executive Vice President, Evergreen State College is prominent in the education scene in the Puget Sound area and was well known for his work at the University of Puget Sound. *Larry Gossett, former King County Councilman who led the fight to have King County named for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will participate in the Evergreen-Tacoma Campus Legacy Series. He has fought for Civil Rights and Human Rights for decades. *Attorney Ray Connell is the Honorary Council for Jamaica comments on his duties and responsibilities that he has agreed to take on. 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@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PST).

Thursday, March 3 on Urban Forum Northwest- scheduled guests for the hour are: *Hayward Evans, Co-convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee reflects on the organizations last event were various members of the community were honored for their contributions. *Christopher Williams, Acting Superintendent, Seattle Parks Department and Board Chair, Together Washington comments on his role in managing the vast number of Seattle Parks and the employees in the organization. He is the first African American Board Chair of Together Washington and he will discuss his role in the organization. *Former Washington State Representative Peggy Joan Maxie was the first African American Female elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 1970. She will share some of her legislative accomplishments and compare politics of the 1970's and 80's with today's politics. *Tony Butler, Business Representative and Pre-apprentice Liaison for IBEW L.U. 46 comments on his dual role. IBEW 46 worked with the Seattle MLK Commemoration Committee in providing the lights in Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Civil Rights Park for Black History Month. *TishaMarie, Founder, Legally Black of Pierce County comments on the organizations purpose. The organization recently went to the aide of a Black homeowner in Pierce County that had her property targeted with racist graffiti. *Bob Armstead, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington comments on the importance of the organization as it advocates for equality for minority contractors/businesses and invites interested parties to their Thursday, March 3 meeting. 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@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PST).

Thursday, February 24 on Urban Forum Northwest scheduled guests for the hour are: *Representative Kirsten Harris-Talley (D)-37th LD is a mother, educator and wife. She comments on her legislative priorities and her achievements in this short 60 day legislative session that will end in March. *Senator Bob Hasegawa (D)-11th LD comments on the legislative session to date and specifically on legislation he has championed for several sessions to create a state owned bank. He will let us know if it will happen this session. *Reggie White owned a cannabis store in West Seattle selling medical marijuana and when recreational pot was legalized he lost his location only to see a recreational store open a month later in the same location where Washington State Cannabis Board closed him down. *Harold Wright, retired electrical contractor and the Author of five books talks about the struggle for Black Contractors to gain equality for the last 50 plus years that he has protested, close construction jobs down and organized meetings with elected officials to seek economic justice for African Americans. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kkknw.com and Alexa. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PST).

Thursday, February 17 on Urban Forum Northwest scheduled guests for the hour are: *Deborah Moore Jackson, Founder, African American Achievement Awards comments on the February 19 event that will honor couples making a difference in Washington State. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee invites you to the Monday, February 21(5-6 pm) Black History event that will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Civil Rights Park (the event will be held at Holgate Church of Christ if it rains) several people will be acknowledged for their contributions. *Minister Jimmy Hurd, Pastor, Holgate Church of Christ will be a participant in the event and host the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee's Reception after the program at the MLK Park. *Gabriel Prawl, President, Seattle A. Phillip Randolph Institute comments on the virtual African American Legislative Day that will be held on Monday, President's Day. * Reverend Paul Benz, recently retired Director, Faith Action Network comments on the legislation that is important ranging from police reform to economic justice. He will present an award named for him to a deserving person on Monday. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw..com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com four archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PST).