This week on WURD: Arson at Governor Shapiro’s residence, Black Twitter, Philly’s housing solution through the Land Bank

Dr. Meredith D. Clark is an associate professor at Northeastern University and the founder of the Center for Communication, Media Innovation and Social Change. Dr. Clark spoke with Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check on the importance of intimate Black social spaces through Twitter and what changed after Elon Musk’s leadership.

Dr. Marlene Daut is a Yale University professor and recent author of “The First and Last King of Haiti.” She joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs and talked about how American media has revised current events in Haitian livelihood and politics and how her new book dives into Haiti’s first and last king.

Senator Sharif Street joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to discuss the recent arson at Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence that took place while the Governor’s family was inside. Senator Street addressed the rising concerns around political security, public safety and the broader implications.

Professor Judith Giesberg is the author of “Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families.” She spoke with Solomon Jones about how her book highlights underrepresented voices from historic Black newspapers, documenting the enduring fight for family, resilience and resistance in the aftermath of the American slave trade.

Councilmember Kendra Brooks discussed Philadelphia’s commitment to community gardens and affordable housing. Brooks spoke with P.O.C. on ecoWURD Magazine on how the city’s Land Bank will protect these resources, ensuring they remain in residents’ hands.