The Emperors Group

05/23/2026

Over the years many of you have followed my work through community events, civic engagement, youth programs, debates, workshops, and partnerships across Seattle and South King County.

As things continue to grow, I’m officially moving all public updates, announcements, projects, and event information over to the Robinson Collective page so everything is finally in one place.

My personal page will gradually become more limited to family and close friends, so if you’d like to continue following the work, upcoming events, and community projects, please follow the Robinson Collective page.

This includes updates connected to The Great Debate and future community initiatives now in development.

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https://facebook.com/RobinsonCollective

Thank you to everyone who has supported me and these efforts over the years. More to come.

10/27/2025

Summary of The Great Debate - Seattle

The Great Debate - Seattle, an event created and produced since 2013 by Julius Caesar Robinson, Owner of The Emperors Group Consulting, successfully provided a dynamic forum for candidates to connect with an audience of over 200 mostly independent voters. This year, we were honored to partner with the important community partner, We Heart Seattle.

Special thanks are due to our amazing moderators—Andrea Suarez, Cheyenne Gillooly, Jimmy Motta, Neha Nariya, Ekta Saini, and Joe Fain—for skillfully guiding the discussions. We also express our sincere appreciation to the candidates and officials who honored their commitment and participated: Rachel Savage, Councilwoman Sara Nelson, City Attorney Ann Davison, and Mayor Bruce Harrell. We were also pleased that King County Councilmembers Girmay Zahilay and Claudia Balducci appeared and debated, and we appreciate their participation.

A significant post-production discovery was that due to technical issues with in-house equipment, the first hour of the event was unfortunately not recorded. Based on direct observation during that time, Candidate Rachel Savage was received very well by the crowd. Even after being confronted on key issues, she held her own and maintained a strong, composed presence.

The event saw several schedule changes. Alexis Mercedes-Rinck declined our initial invitation, Dionne Foster opted out after having initially accepted, and Katie Wilson declined just one hour before her scheduled debate time.

The program was bolstered by supporting remarks from Washington State Senator Tina Orwall, who delivered a five-minute address from the state level perspective. Notably, Retired Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best, who was delayed for personal reasons, did attend and spoke to the crowd, voicing her support for the event and receiving a standing ovation.

This year's event was made possible by our generous sponsors: Seattle King County Realtors, IUPAT DC5, Uncle Ike's, Fremont Dock Co., AGC- Washington Chapter, Northwest Builders Alliance, Seattle Police Guild, and ABC of Western Washington. We also extend our gratitude to Craig "Hitmann" King for audio and Dancing In The Rain Media for video production.

The Emperors Group

The Emperors Group- Consulting presents THE GREAT DEBATE- SEATTLE - Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Washington Athletic Club, Seattle, WA.

10/03/2025

This is a friendly reminder that we are looking forward to seeing you at The Great Debate-Seattle, October 11th at The Washington Athletic Club.

The event promises to be insightful, informative and engaging, and we can't wait to share this exciting event with you.
Please review the important logistical information below to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Event Details:
• What: The Great Debate
• Date: Saturday, October 11th
• Time: 12-5pm, (Doors open at 11am)
• Location: The Washington Athletic Club
• Address: 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Important: Venue Parking & Security
As The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is a private club, please be aware of the following requirements.

Parking Information:
• WAC Garage: The most convenient parking is available in the WAC's garage, accessible from Union Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues). Please note that garage space is limited and available at the standard hourly rate.
• Additional Parking: Several public parking garages are located within a block or two of the club, including the Pacific Place garage and the Russell Investments Center garage.
• Ride-Sharing: We highly recommend using services like Uber or Lyft. The recommended drop-off/pick-up location is the main entrance on 6th Avenue.

Security & Club Access:
The WAC maintains a secure environment for its members and guests. Please bring your printed or electronic Eventbrite registration for entry.

• Check-in Process: Upon arrival, please proceed to the security desk in the main lobby. Our event staff will be there to greet you, verify your name on the guest list.
• Entry: You will be directed to the event venue from the lobby.
To help us maintain the event's schedule, please plan to arrive a few minutes early to complete this security process.

We are excited for a fantastic afternoon.

09/10/2025

06/18/2024

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