Urban Forum NW 05 - 16 - 24

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

Thursday, May 16 on Urban Forum Northwest : *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-04 ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee of Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet comments on the launch of Court Reform Now Task Force. He's concerned with the Supreme Court ideology catering to the wealthy and privileged while subtracting rights from everyone else. *King County Executive Dow Constantine plans on signing the legislation passed my the legislation passed by the King County Council that would raise the minimum wage to $20.29 an hour for workers in unincorporated areas working at the largest businesses. *DeeShaa Connor, Washington State Department of Health and W. Larry Williams, Founder and Chairman, The Anchor Group USA invites you to the Sunday, May 19 "No Menthol Sunday". Menthol tobacco is one of the leading causes of death for African Americans. The General Baptist Convention Northwest is a partner in this endeavor. *Seattle Port Commissioner Fred Felleman will talk about how the coalition of the port and communities near the airport and the Congressional Delegation were able to secure the FAA Reauthorization Bill that will drastically improve the quality of life, eliminate some pollution, address aircraft emissions, and FAA noise mitigation. *Carmelle Bias, Founder, Womens Business Expo Group