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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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This week on WURD: U.S. military officials leak war plans, Trump’s cuts for the Department of Education, SEPTA addresses fatal teen shooting on bus

U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD about The Atlantic editor-in-chief viewing classified war plans that were sent to him hours before they were enacted. Scanlon also talked about the Trump administration's insurrection pardons, attacks on free speech and social security cuts.Jared C. Bass is the senior vice president for education policy at Center for American Progress. He joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to […]

todayMarch 28, 2025

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This week on WURD: Supporting the Black autism community, achieving Black diasporic unity, and advocating for affordable Philly housing

Dr. Rosa Clemente is an Afro-Puerto Rican activist and independent journalist. Dr. Rosa joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to delve into the relations between Puerto Ricans and Black Americans, while exploring ideas of how to promote solidarity in times of division. Camille Proctor is the founder and executive director of The Color of Autism, a nonprofit she founded in 2009 providing services for African American families with children […]

todayMarch 21, 2025

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