Urban Forum Northwest

About Urban Forum Northwest

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.

Publisher

KKNW | Hubbard Radio

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2019

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

353 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Read, Rise and Thrive in Seattle!

   Today, Thursday, October 22 on Urban Forum Northwest on AM 880 KIXI/www.KIXI.com, on Alexa and my Podcast 3:00-4:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County NAACP provides an update on the organizations voter registration drive and the plans for getting the ballots from transportation challenged voters to Elections Office. *Dr. Beatrice Butler, Seattle King County NAACP's Education Chairwoman, is the Seattle Public Schools Racial EquityAdvancement Specialist, and Village President, Seattle Black Child Development Institute (BCDI). She invites you to Read, Rise & Thrive, the session will be held on Saturday, October 24 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Holgate Street Church of Christ. *Willie Seals III, Executive Director, ACE Academy invites you to their Saturday, October 24 Gala being held at the Hyatt at Southport on Lake Washington beginning at 5:00 pm. Angela T. Rye will deliver the Keynote Address. The following guest will comment on their commitment and efforts to get out the vote for the November 3rd election. *Reverend Dr. Robert L. Manaway, Sr., Pastor, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church *Reverend Terrance Proctor, Pastor, Church by the Side of the Road *Azziem Underwood, Vice President, Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI) and Chairman, Seattle King County NAACP's Political Action Committee *Minister Jimmy Hurd, Pastor, Holgate Street Church of Christ provides an historical overview of the Black American struggle for Voting Rights Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.KIXI.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   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 national competition. He comments on the efforts that he will undertake to get younger voters to vote.*Dr. Georgia McDade comments on the African American Writers' Alliance that will celebrate the organization's 35th Anniversary with an three day n-WORD Conference October 16-18 at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Rajnii Eddins will be the Keynote Speaker.*The following individuals will comment on the importance of exercising your voting rights. Local Pastors and community organization representatives talk about getting ballots to election headquarters including Souls to the Polls and the Ballot Soul Train. *Clarence Gunn, president, Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion (DDI)*Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Founder, Black Dollar Days Task Force*Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church*Bishop Reggie Witherspoon, Sr., Pastor, Mount Calvary Christian Center, COGIC*Kendra Liddell, Community & Development Manager, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA)*Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Pastor, First AME  Urban Forum Northwest streams live at ww.KIXI.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. X@Eddie_Rye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Loria Yeadon is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Greater Seattle and (more) ...

   Eddie Eye Jr. chats today with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson who is a renowned author, scholar, and cultural critic, that offers insightful perspectives on race, culture, politics, and history; Loria Yeadon who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, making history as the organization’s first woman and first person of color to lead in its 150‑year history; Richard Cassell and Duane Hill who are part of The Breakfast Group of Seattle, overseeing youth mentorship programs and organizational growth; Omer Qureshi is a global technology executive and go‑to‑market strategist based in Bellevue, Washington, with over 25 years in partnerships, alliances, and M&A integration across enterprise cloud and cybersecurity.For More Information:Home - Michael Eric DysonYMCA of Greater Seattle | Community Programs Fitness & Youth DevelopmentThe Breakfast GroupOmer Qureshi — Global Tech Executive & Channel Leader See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who has been a guest on Urban Forum Northwest

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jesse Wineberry Sr
• Sheley Secrest Anderson
• Hayward Evans
• Lenny Wilkens
• Adam Kline

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YouTube views

205,558

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

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Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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