Dr. Georgina Peacock, director of immunizations for the CDC, joined Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton to bring awareness on necessary vaccinations for children as they head back to school. Peacock addressed the misconceptions surrounding childhood vaccinations and how it prevents severe diseases and illnesses.
Myisha T. Hill, Desireė B. Stephens and Future Cain are all educators and organizers in anti-racism. They spoke with Carol Riddick on Love & Life on the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris running for President and how its upended expectations for Black Americans.
Lawyer and critical race theorist Tim Golden joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the ongoing battle for reparations. Golden explained how the current makeup of the Supreme Court coincides with local governance and how it will enable or restrict reparation payments to Black Americans affected by systemic racism.
WURD’s Summer of Freedom Cultural Series has concluded for the year after a thrilling weeks-long story-telling curated by Solomon Jones. Listen to inspiring stories of Philadelphia’s beloved icons and historic figures. Listen to all the broadcasts including our finale at the Nile Swim Club here.
Malcolm Burnley is a staff writer for the Philadelphia Citizen. He spoke with Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs about the controversy surrounding VP Kamala Harris’ mixed race identity and her aversion to addressing it. Burnley then explained how some voters might not be ready for a mixed-race president.
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