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Blues and Triumphs in White Spaces: Alicia Crank Explores Black Leadership Fatigue and Future Triumphs
On a recent episode of The Mother’s Justice Show, host Omari Salisbury sat down with local community leader, consultant, and self-described sports junkie Alicia Crank. Their conversation pulled back the curtain on the reality of Black leaders navigating traditionally white institutional spaces.
Holding Space for Healing: Sean Goode Talks Mental Health and Youth Violence on The Mother’s Justice Show
On this week’s episode of The Mother’s Justice Show, host Omari Salisbury filled in for Rev. Harriett Walden to hold space with Sean Goode, the founder of Movement Makers, TED speaker, and a lighthouse for youth and gun violence prevention work.
Emijah Smith Discusses the Imperative Role of Black Women and Mothers in Our Communities
Seven years after her last appearance on The Mother’s Justice Show, Emijah Smith, an advocate and strategist for children and families, returned to the KKNW studios with host Omari Salisbury for a conversation on the role of Black women and mothers as the "pillar" of the community.
Journalism Legend Essex Porter Reflects on Media Evolution and Community Storytelling in Seattle
In a recent appearance on The Mother's Justice Show, retired Emmy-winning political reporter Essex Porter joined host The Big O to discuss his storied career, the shifting media landscape, and his ongoing work within the Seattle community.
Turning Grief into Action: Arron Murphy-Paine on Building Legacy and Fighting Gun Violence
In a moving appearance on The Mother’s Justice Show on 1150 AM KKNW, community leader and activist Arron Murphy-Paine sat down with guest host Omari Salisbury on Monday to discuss the enduring legacy of his son, Amarr Murphy-Paine, and his journey toward transforming personal grief into community action.
Jesse Johnson Talks Apprenticeship Programs and Police Reform Legislature on The ‘Mother’s Justice Show’
This week on The Mother’s Justice Show, guest host Omari Salisbury welcomed former Washington State Representative Jesse Johnson to discuss his journey from the legislative rotunda back to deep-rooted community advocacy.
Planting Seeds of Change: Appollonia Washington’s Vision for Seattle’s Central District
On this week’s episode of the Mother’s Justice Show, guest host Omari Salisbury sat down with Appollonia Washington, known affectionately as “Apple,” who shared her journey from growing up in a home daycare to leading major community safety and educational expansions in the neighborhood she calls home.
Lamarr Thompson Talks Participatory Budgeting and Empowering the South End on The Mother’s Justice Show
The Mother’s Justice Show guest host Omari Salisbury sat down on Monday with Lamarr Thompson, founder of Aisle 4our, for a deep dive into how community-led initiatives and democratic funding are reshaping the future of Skyway, Washington.
