Guests include: Reverend Robert Jeffrey, Bob Armstead, Cliff Wyatt. Dee Haile and Randy Cross.

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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 tariffs are doing to the port's waterfront business.

*Jess Darnel aka Squirt talks about talks about the passing of her mother, Helen Coleman who owned Ms. Helen's Soul Food Restaurant on East Union off of 23rd Avenue CD. Ms Helen's Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 19 at 11:00 am at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. The Repast will be held at the Royal Esquire Club.

*Kent City Council member John Boyd comments on the Washington State Transportation's unanimous vote on Wednesday, December 11 to extend Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Kent.

*Former King County Councilman Larry Gossett chaired the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee for thirteen years, he talks about the significance of the celebration sponsored by the Seattle King County Organizing Coalition and the extension of MLK Way to Kent.

*Bob Barnes and his organization the Seattle Ship Scalers Union were one of the first supporters of the name change of Empire Way to Martin Luther King Jr. Way. He talks about the insults that he faced while protesting the City of Seattle refusal to put up the MLK Way signs.

*DeiMarlon Scisney, secretary, Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition and convener for the Opportunity Fair that is a component of the MLK Committee that provides opportunities to speak directly to employers, government agencies, and unions. A resume' rooms is staffed to help out. The MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative will be present.

*Jon Bersche, City of Seattle Job and Training Advisor has been one of the leaders of the Seattle MLK Opportunity Fair. He brings a wealth of knowledge and remembers that the August 28, 1963 March on Washington DC was for Jobs and Freedom.

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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 the extension of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent. MLK Way signs will be added to existing signage.

*Senator Claudia Kauffman (D) 47th LD has been trying to for over a year to expand Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent. on yesterday, December 10 the Washington State Transportation Commission rewarded her work by voting unanimously for the extension.

*Gwen Allen-Carston, Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) was delighted by the positive action taken by the Washington State Transportation Commission. She and KBAC members were key organizers in the effort to stretch MLK Way to Kent.

*Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) expresses his appreciation for the Washington State Transportation Committee for their vote to extend MLK Way.

*Stephen Gray, Chief Operating Officer, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) was happy to hear the church will be located on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

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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 was a three point line in the NBA. He comments on his history with the late Seattle SuperSonics Player and Coach Lenny Wilkens. Fred was Lenny’s teammate in 1971 and his coach in 1977.

*Spencer Haywood was playing for Denver of the American Basketball Association (ABA)and decided to join the Seattle SuperSonics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1971. The NBA had a rule that prohibited players from playing in the NBA until after four years after high school, Spencer had only been out of high school for two years. He sued the NBA with the full support of Player/Coach Lenny Wilkens and he won in Supreme Court voiding the NBA Four Year Rule.

*Jalen Rose known as one of the Fab 5 of the University of Michigan and played in the NBA and has continued following the game as a Analyst for ESPN and now with TNT covering college basketball games and doing some halftime work during NBA games. He reflects on his longtime relationship with Coach Lenny Wilkens.

*Brad Meyers, Co Founder & COO, Rise Above the non profit is led by Co Founder & CEO, Jaci McCormack, the organization works with 29 Indian Tribes in Washington State. Coach Lenny Wilkens has been a supporter and mentor to the organization and Brad. Brad is a close family friend of the Wilkens family and is assisting with final rites.

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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 Hasegawa (D)-11 had the senate allocate $300,000.00 for the study and Representative Mia Su Ling Gregerson (D)-33 had the House match the senate's $300,000.00. He explains how the goal of $1,000,000.00 will be reached.

*Jawann Bennett, Co host of Game Time Sports with his brother Khalid Bennett, they are known as JB & KB on KRIZ 1620 AM-Z TWINS 1:00-3:00 pm Monday-Friday. The Seattle Medium Newspaper and KRIZ are sponsoring a food drive Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at 2600 South Jackson Street in Seattle's CD. He also offers his perspective on our local sports teams.

*Gwen Allen Carston, executive director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC) talks about the effort to extend the name of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from Seattle to Kent. She has the support of Representative Mia Gergerson and their effort includes a petition drive to garner the support needed to make MLK Way come to fruition.

*Hayward Evans, Co convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) comments on the Opportunity Fair one of the activities sponsored by the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition. Last year over fifty public agencies, unions, and employers participated.

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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 Coach Lenny Wilkens. Fred was Lenny's teammate in 1971 and his coach in 1977.

*Spencer Haywood was playing for Denver of the American Basketball Association (ABA)and decided to join the Seattle SuperSonics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1971. The NBA had a rule that prohibited players from playing in the NBA until after four years after high school, Spencer had only been out of high school for two years. He sued the NBA with the full support of Player/Coach Lenny Wilkens and he won in Supreme Court voiding the NBA Four Year Rule.

*Dr. Ben Danielson of Ahshay and former Medical Director, Odessa Brown Children's Clinic talks about the years he worked with Lenny Wilkens and the team that raised over $100,000.000.00 for Seattle Children's Hospital and Odessa Children's Clinic. Dr. Danielson faced obstacles at Odessa Brown and won his lawsuit against Seattle Children's Hospital.

*Jalen Rose known as one of the Fab 5 of the University of Michigan and played in the NBA and has continued following the game as a Analyst for ESPN and now with TNT covering college basketball games and doing some halftime work during NBA games. He reflects on his longtime relationship with Coach Lenny Wilkens.

*Brad Meyers, Co Founder & COO, Rise Above the non profit is led by Co Founder & CEO, Jaci McCormack, the organization works with 29 Indian Tribes in Washington State. Coach Lenny Wilkens has been a supporter and mentor to the organization and Brad. Brad is a close family friend of the Wilkens family and is assisting with final rites.

*Randolph (Randy) Cross, Executive Secretary, Royal Esquire Club was a friend and golfing buddy of Lenny Wilkens and he will share some memories of Lenny and the golfing buddies.

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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 being impacted by federal policies.

*Washington State Representative David Hackney (D)-11th LD his district encompasses Renton and parts of Kent, WA. He is member of the Budget Committee and he sounds the alarm of the state's economic shortfall. He is also an advocate and leader on the states public safety policy and reforms.

*The following will pay tribute to the late Dr. Charles H. Mitchell, Jamal (Martin) Wyatt was a close friend and a University of Washington Husky football teammate of Charles aka Charlie, Audrey Mitchell Jones and Paul Mitchell Charles sister and brother talk about the Mitchell family history and specifically about their brothers accomplishments on and off the field where he was an All American University of Washington Husky football player that went on to play professionally with the Denver Broncos. He became president of Seattle Central Community College and later became Chancellor of Seattle Colleges. His Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 pm (PST) at Club Husky 3800 Montlake Blvd. North.

*Randolph Cross, Executive Secretary, Seattle's Royal Esquire Club invites you to First Friday and provides information on some of the activities planned for the month of November.

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