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Anita Hill: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination to the Supreme Court Signals Historic Change

By Anita HillI watched anxiously as President Joe Biden approached the podium flanked by two Black women. President Biden was about to make history — yet again. With Vice President Kamala Harris by his side, the first woman of color to serve in the role, the announcement that was weeks in the making was finally spoken into existence. Within minutes of their entrance into the grand hall, a commitment that […]

February 28, 2022

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Commentary

Now She Walks “Wrapped In Rainbows”: Reflections on the Life of Writer/Editor Valerie Boyd

By Sara M. Lomax | WURD Radio "Listen more often to things than to beings. ‘Tis the ancestors’ breath." ~ Poem by Birago Diop; Music by Ysaye Maria Barnwell; Sung by Sweet Honey In the Rock Are you there, Val? It’s me, Sara. I’m envisioning you walking peacefully, upright, regally as you moved through this world just months ago. Powerful. Strong. Grounded. Wise. What’s happening on the other side? Are […]

February 24, 2022 1

ICYMI

Celebrating Black love, spotlighting Black business and discussing the ‘Power of Holy Sex’

ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio.‘Black City. White Paper’: Independent reporter Wes Lowery joined Wake Up With WURD to talk about his latest piece for the Philadelphia Inquirer, “Black City. White Paper,” which explores The Inquirer’s history, failed attempts at newsroom integration and current efforts at internal reckoning when it comes to race. https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/wake-up-with-wurd-21822-wes-loweryRacist Remarks: Paul Graf, chief of Goodwill Fire […]

February 21, 2022

ICYMI

Descendant of Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings discusses new docuseries

Also this week on WURD: Cheesesteak wiz 'D' Hayes discusses his journey (and that Essence cover) ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio. An Untold Story: Veteran TV host and author Shannon LaNier, a descendant of former President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, spoke about his family history and a new docuseries produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, “One Thousand […]

February 11, 2022

Sports

Play football trivia on WURD, win $25 gift card

Are you ready for some football? Get ready for the Super Bowl with some trivia!Play WURD Radio's Big Game football trivia contest every day this week, Feb. 7-11, during Wake Up With WURD from 7-10 a.m. Brown’s Family ShopRite will give trivia winners a $25 Brown’s Family ShopRite Gift Card.This contest is sponsored by Dietz & Watson, Herr's and Brown's Family ShopRite. THE WURD WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Black Talk Media sent […]

February 8, 2022

ICYMI

This week on WURD: Black history lies underground, underwater

ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio. Kennett Underground Railroad: Tonya Thames-Taylor is an associate professor of history at West Chester University. She joined Wake Up With WURD to help kick off Black History Month by talking about the Kennett Underground Railroad in Kennett Square and social justice movements of the '60s. https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/wake-up-with-wurd-2122-tonya-thames-taylor Brian Flores v. NFL: Temple journalism professor Linn […]

February 4, 2022

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This week on WURD: A Black Woman on Supreme Court and Biden’s Other Promises to Black Voters

ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio. Supreme Court Shakeup: Veteran political consultant Jay McCalla joined Wake Up With WURD to talk about Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement and President Joe Biden's promise to elect a Black woman to the Supreme Court. https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/wake-up-with-wurd-12722-jay-mccalla Trump's Secret Plan: Dr. Timothy Golden, a professor of philosophy, legal studies program coordinator and founder of the […]

January 31, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Hear WURD’s Black History Month Playlist, vignettes

This Black History Month, WURD will highlight a few of the African American medical professionals and organizations that greatly impacted Western medicine. This playlist features music that represents the era of the featured doctors and organizations. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb8y9FthTnotvy25m7x9MoOOzQWJyoY5c You can hear Black History Month vignettes on WURD daily from Feb. 1-28.https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/sets/2022-black-history-month

January 31, 2022

ICYMI

This week on WURD: Sheryl Lee Ralph, MLK Day reflections

ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio.MLK Day of Service: During a special live broadcast Monday at Girard College, several guests joined Wake Up With WURD to discuss the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.:- Bill Golderer, a co-chair for the MLK Day of Service and president and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern NJ, spoke about […]

January 24, 2022

News

Here’s how to help Fairmount fire victims

On Jan. 5, a devastating apartment fire in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia killed 12 people, including nine children. The Philadelphia radio and television community are joining forces to support the families impacted by this tragedy. If you have the means, we ask that you kindly make a donation through one of these fund-raising links below. Thank you for your support.- GoFundMe: Funeral expenses for 12 lost in PA house […]

January 24, 2022