Lamarr Thompson, founder of Aisle 4our

Emijah Smith Talks Black Women and Mothers as the Backbone of Community

Emijah Smith, an advocate and strategist for children and families, joined The Mother’s Justice Show with host Omari Salisbury to discuss her work dedicated to transforming racial inequities and supporting grassroots leadership in Black and underrepresented communities.  Emijah shared her expertise on the role Black women and mothers play as the backbone of community protection and advocacy, while addressing the significant challenges facing them today. She reflected on the wisdom she received from Black women that shaped her path and offered actionable guidance on how community members can support, affirm, and center the transformative voices of Black women and mothers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Essex Porter Reflects On The Importance of Black Media and his KIRO 7 Career

Essex Porter, retired Emmy-winning political reporter, joined host Omari Salisbury in the studio to reflect on his distinguished 39-year career at KIRO 7 and his current leadership roles with Cascade Public Media and the Seattle Association of Black Journalists.  Porter also shared his insights from the recent community preview of Angela Poe Russell’s musical Aviatrix at the Northwest African American Museum, discussed the role of Black-led local programming at Cascade PBS, and offered his perspective on the recent Civic Cocktail: A Conversation with Mayor Katie Wilson event last week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Erik Kalligraphy joins The Mother's Justice Show

Converge Media co-founder, Erik Kalligraphy, joined the Mother's Justice Show for a conversation about Seattle's creative economy. gun violence prevention and community investments, as well as an update on what he has been up to at Converge Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Seattle Channel's Brian Callanan with updates from Seattle City Hall

Brian Callanan from the Seattle Channel and Converge Media joined the Mother's Justice Show this week with updates from across Seattle City Hall, including:  1. Dismantling of KCRHA 2. Mayor Wilson's plan to build 1,000 shelter units by the end of the year 3. Labor dispute between the union that deals with CARE teams (Protec17) and SPOG 4. Moratorium on data centers 5. Joy Hillingsworth teaches a history lesson  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Community leader, activist, and the CEO of Amarr's Heart Foundation: Arron Murphy-Paine

Arron Murphy-Paine, a community leader, activist, and the CEO of Amarr's Heart Foundation hopped on the mic to discuss the current state of gun violence in the region, his foundation’s upcoming events, and to bring awareness that the murder of his son, Amarr Murphy-Paine, is still unsolved. After Amarr was murdered outside Garfield High School in 2024, Arron transformed his grief into a mission for violence prevention and community service. He founded Amarr's Heart Foundation to honor his son's legacy through the motto K.I.N.D. (Kind Interaction Negates Destruction).  Arron is a vocal advocate for victims, identifying gaps in the city's support ecosystem and showing us the need for proactive, grassroots-level intervention rather than reactive measures. While his son’s murder remains unresolved, he emphasized the community’s power in changing that. Amarr’s Heart Foundation is hosting the first annual Chalk & Talk on Thursday, June 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].