Urban Forum NW 04-30-26

About this episode

The episode discusses the responsibilities of the Seattle Port, impacts of the Middle East conflict, and features guests from local organizations involved in education and cultural events.

Today, Thursday, April 30: *Seattle Port Commission President Ryan Calkins comments on the multiple responsibilities of the Port. He also comments on how the Middle East conflict is impacting the airlines and marine traffic in the Puget Sound. *Senator T'wina Nobles (D)-28th LD, she Chairs the Senate Higher Education Committee, is member of the University Place School Board, and leads several organizations and is a faithful member of the Tacoma/ Pierce County Black Collective. *Veronica Gallardo, Director of Facilities and Cultural Events for Seattle's El Centro de la Raza. She invites you to the organizations Cinco de Mayo Celebration that will be held on Saturday, May 2 12:00-4:00 pm at 2524 16th Avenue south. *Duane Hill of the Seattle Breakfast Group comments on the work that the organization is doing with young men in five Seattle High Schools through their Project Mister Program. Their signature event is the Tie-One-On Celebration Luncheon will be held Thursday, May 7 at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. 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. X@Eddie_Rye.

People in this episode

Host: Eddie Rye

Guests: T'wina Nobles, Veronica Gallardo, Duane Hill, T'wana Nobles

Topics covered

• Port responsibilities
• Middle East conflict
• Higher education
• Cultural events
• Youth programs

Keywords

• Seattle Port
• Middle East conflict
• Higher Education Committee
• Cinco de Mayo
• youth programs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seattle Port Commission, University Place School Board, Tacoma/ Pierce County Black Collective, Seattle's El Centro de la Raza, Seattle Breakfast Group

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