This week on WURD: The Stylistics’ Herb Murrell, Ready, Set, Grow, National Guard in D.C.

WURD President and CEO Sara Lomax joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to talk about the launch of “Ready, Set, Grow” at the Barnes Foundation. Designed to help small businesses prepare for the opportunities coming to Philadelphia in 2026, the kickoff will feature top city and state stakeholders sharing insights on how entrepreneurs can benefit.

Philadelphia native Herb Murrell is a founding member and longtime vocalist of The Stylistics, one of the most successful soul groups of the 1970s. Known for classics like “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” and “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” Murrell joined The Midday Break Room with Tiffany Bacon to talk about The Stylistics’ upcoming performance and the group’s contributions to the Philadelphia music scene.

Gregory Jackson, former Biden administration official and national policy strategist in gun violence prevention and racial equity, joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to discuss his recent statements in The New York Times on President Trump’s use of race-baiting language and the harmful demonization of communities of color.

Licensed professional counselor Latonya McCurry is the founder of LaTonya McCurry Counseling Services, LLC. McCurry joined Soulful Sunrise with Karen Taylor Bass to talk about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and shared how to recognize the warning signs when someone may be at risk.

Kymone Freeman is the founder of We Act Radio. Freeman joined ecoWURD Magazine with P.O.C. to discuss President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in D.C., a move critics argue disproportionately targets the city’s Black neighborhoods under the guise of public safety.