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The week on WURD: The rise of “Sinners,” the sound of Black Americana and the crisis of democracy

Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones during competition. Photo by JD Lasica, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee and co-host of the new MSNBC show "The Weeknight" with Symone Sanders-Townsend and Alicia Menendez, joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to talk about challenging Trumpism, the fight for democracy and how the Republican Party has lost its way. Karen Hunter, Pulitzer […]

todayMay 2, 2025

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Philadelphians Find Nature On The Pathway To Healing From Gun Violence

By Sabrina Iglesias | Love Now MediaThe way survivors and co-survivors of gun violence are taught to heal from gun violence can be formulaic: talk to your loved ones, seek therapy, and take anti-anxiety medications. But the path to healing isn’t the same for everyone, and these solutions aren’t a fix-all. For many folks seeking a remedy to the emotional pain they have experienced, the key has been access to […]

todayApril 30, 2025

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This week on WURD: In-depth look at Head Start, Black maternal care, Philadelphia’s economic stagnation

Casey Peeks is the senior director for early childhood policy at the Center for American Progress. Peeks spoke with Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss her recent report which breaks down how every citizen, including Pennsylvanians, will be impacted if Head Start were eliminated completely. Keir Bradford-Grey is the head of Marrone Law Firm’s civil rights litigation department. Bradford-Grey joined Dr. James Peterson to provide legal expertise on […]

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Opinion: No Family Should Go Hungry—Fund the Food Banks

By  State Representative Amen Brown | Pennsylvania House District 10 In the heart of West Philadelphia, every week, hundreds of families line up at our district office at 4027 Market Street for a simple, yet powerful act: receiving free groceries. What started as a response to crisis has become a lifeline for so many. The faces we see every week are diverse — working parents, seniors, students, immigrants, and children — […]

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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 […]

todayApril 18, 2025

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This week on WURD: How Tariff’s can effect you, SEPTA faces major cuts, eco-friendly alternatives for Philly homes

Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to talk about the current state of the city. Parker addressed youth gun violence, affordable housing resources and the proposed and potentially harmful cuts to SEPTA. Sara Manning and Gianna Brisbane lead Beyond Literacy as the chief operating officer and director of education, respectively. They spoke with Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to showcase the organization’s work to bring […]

todayApril 11, 2025

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Official Statement from WURD Radio Regarding the Black Doctors Directory

We are aware of the complaint that has been filed by Do No Harm regarding the Black Doctors Directory and the subsequent report in The Philadelphia Inquirer. While we can't speak to the specifics of that complaint, WURD Radio stands strong in our ongoing commitment to advancing health equity in our community. WURD Radio has always worked—and will always work—tirelessly to address racial health disparities. The Black Doctors Directory is […]

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WURD Radio 2025 Level Up Finalists

Meet the 2025 Level Up FinalistsCongratulations to WURD's 2025 Level Up Winner, Polish Me Unbothered!Polish Me UnbotheredOwner: Nicole G. Rayfield Nicole G. Rayfield is an educator, innovator and entrepreneur with a PhD in Organizational Leadership and a scholarly background in the lived experience of Black women in predominately non-Black spaces. A higher education professional with 25 years of experience, Dr. Rayfield is a prolific author and student advocate.Polish Me Unbothered […]

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This week on WURD: Cory Booker’s record-breaking 25-hour speech, how to get your Real ID, fatal hazing at HBCU raises questions

Aimee Inama is PennDOT’s press officer for driver and vehicle services. Inama joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to remind listeners of the upcoming travel deadline to file for Real ID and the quick process to obtain yours before May 7, 2025. Walter M. Kimbrough is the president of Talladega College and author of a recent op-ed article on the hazing death of Omega Psi Phi pledge Caleb Wilson. He joined […]

todayApril 4, 2025

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We Need a Jackie Robinson Department of Merit

By Dr. James Peterson | WURD Radio  As we honor Jackie Robinson this month, the irony of this moment could not be sharper—or more sobering. Jackie Robinson, the man who shattered baseball’s color line, is once again caught in the crosshairs of a nation still struggling to reconcile its mythology of meritocracy with its track record of erasure. Earlier this year, the Department of Defense quietly removed information about Robinson’s […]

todayApril 1, 2025

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