Urban Forum NW 02-19-26

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 1984 House seat and he credits the Jackson for President momentum for his victory. He shares his memories of the late leader. *Attorney Angela T. Rye, Co Host of the award winning Podcast, Native Land Pod has been a supporter and follower of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson since she was eight years old. She has been the Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus and last summer she was one of the organizers of the "State of the People" tour encouraging political participation by African Americans in the political process. She recently had a visit with Reverend Jackson. *Rhoda McKinney Jones, the youngest daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney who was a confidant to the late Reverend Jesse L. Jackson. She talks about their close relationship. Dr. McKinney was a Co Chair of the Jackson for President campaign in 1984 &1988. Reverend McKinney was the only Washington State Jackson Delegate for the1984 Democratic Convention. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) invites you to the organizations Black History event on Saturday, February 21 at Holgate Street Church of Christ beginning with dinner at 5:30 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Several deserving individuals and organizations will be acknowledged. *Sarah Ervin-Dean, President, Rocky Mountain Regional Coalition, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) will be joined by Reverend Shavon Arline-Bradley, President & CEO, National Council of Negro Women she will be the featured speaker at the organization's Town Hall that will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 24, reception at 5:00 pm and the program is 6:00-8:00 pm (PST). Urban forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.1150kknw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook.