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A new mayor and new hope for innovation and equity in Philadelphia

By Kiara Santos Change and innovation are prominent themes for newly-elected 100th mayor Cherelle Parker. In January, a civic-focused panel convened on Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton to discuss the implications and potential of this new era, shedding light on the city's trajectory regarding the role of technology, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Julie Zegler, managing editor at Technically, kicked off the conversation by introducing key members of Mayor Parker's transition […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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This week on WURD: The anniversary of Roe V. Wade, negligence at Philly’s Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission, remembering a medical pioneer and more

Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, made an appearance on Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson on the 51st anniversary of the historic Roe V. Wade case to discuss how the overturning of the ruling has influenced the lives of Americans and the political climate today.Dr. Walter Kimbrough also joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to speak on the White House initiative on propelling educational equity and leveling economic […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024

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Remembering Paula Peebles, Sister Warrior

There’s no mistaking the power she exudes when she walks into a room; it's not her beauty — although she is beautiful. It’s not just her grace — because she is gracious. It’s not her many admirers. It’s the power of her convictions. Paula Peebles is our Sister Warrior whose activism spans 50 years: from a teenage Black Panther fighting injustices in our criminal justice system to a housing activist […]

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This week on WURD: The death of an HBCU leader, building an empire while Black, Biden gets no love from younger voters and more

John Graham, author of "Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security," joined Roxi Fab on Love & Life to discuss the loss of Antoinette Candia-Bailey, a VP at Lincoln University in Missouri who took her own life after reporting workplace bullying to friends and family. Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss the third season of their HGTV hit series "Married to Real Estate." […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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Philadelphia mourns the unexpected loss of food entrepreneur and industry leader Charisse McGill

Charisse McGill, founder of Lokal Artisan Foods and creator of French Toast Bites, died this week at age 42, shocking the city's food scene and all who were inspired by her success. Solomon Jones interviewed McGill last year about her journey from working at a farmers market to becoming a leading industry entrepreneur. THE WURD WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Black Talk Media sent straight to your inbox. BECOME A MEMBER The forWURD Movement […]

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MLK AND THE LIMITLESS LEGACY OF HOPE

By Dr. James Peterson | The Philadelphia Citizen Hope is infinite. In one of his writings from shortly before his death, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. advised us that “we must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” This is King-as-Preacher, ministering to the congregation of humanity, delivering a salve for what ailed us then and, of course, what ails us now. These days, the disappointments feel infinite […]

todayJanuary 15, 2024

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This Week on WURD: Special Biden coverage, Krasner sues Pennsylvania, gearing up for 2024 and more

President Joe Biden visited Philadelphia for the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, which he described as ‘the day we almost lost America.’ Wake Up With WURD host Solomon Jones documented President Joe Biden’s visit.Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's district attorney, joined Wake Up With WURD to discuss his lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania state law Act 40, which allows the state to appoint a special prosecutor to handle crimes that take place in or […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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This Week on WURD: History is made in Philadelphia, Claudine Gay departs Harvard and more

Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD just one day after her historic inauguration. She thanked Philadelphia voters and discussed what she expects from residents and what Philadelphians can expect from her. Marc Lamont Hill is a City University of New York Presidential Professor and host of BET News, TheGrio, and Al Jazeera UpFront. He joined Wake Up With WURD to discuss the forced resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay.Max Marshall, author of […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

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This Week on WURD: End of an era, Harriet’s expansion, theft at a peace park and more

 Here’s what you missed this week on WURD Radio. Listen every day on 900AM/96.1, wurdradio.com, and the WURD Radio app. Watch via WURD TV on facebook.com/forwurd, twitch.tv/wurdradio and wurdradio.com Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke (Photo: City Council) Darrell Clarke (pictured above), outgoing City Council president, spoke to Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD about his political career and what’s next for the Council President after the announcement of his retirement.Jeannine Cook, of Harriet's bookstore […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

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2023 Empowerment Experience Photo Gallery

On Saturday, December 9, WURD Radio celebrated Black commerce, the holidays, and the spirit of ujamaa at our annual Empowerment Experience marketplace. More than 25 vendors, selling high-quality items like eyeglasses, crocheted goods, dolls, health supplements, clothing, books, beauty products and much more, gathered in the Family Life Center at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church East. For five hours, WURD welcomed the public to shop, eat and have fun alongside friends and […]

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