By: Steve Volk and Julie Christie | Resolve PhillyPhoto Credit: Tyger Williams | Philadelphia InquirerVaughn Jackson wanted his new foster sons to feel welcome, so he marked their first weekend together by loading them into his car and driving them to a family party at his mother’s house.“I always enjoyed kids,” he said of his decision to take the boys in, “and felt like I had something to give. So […]
Solomon Jones | The Philadelphia InquirerThere are times when criticism of American policing is not only warranted but necessary. Jan. 6, 2021, was not such an occasion. On that day, when a traitorous commander in chief turned an armed mob against them, the U.S. Capitol Police stood and fought.Yes, one could argue, as I often have, that the officers would have reacted with a barrage of gunfire if the insurrectionists had […]
ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio. Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Below is a roundup of WURD's reflections on the day, including interviews with: Karl Racine, attorney general of the District of Columbia Craig Harrington, senior research fellow for Media Matters Lauren Victoria Burke, media owner and independent journalist Dr. Robert […]
WURD is one of more than 20 news organizations producing Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and the city’s push towards economic mobility. Follow us at @BrokeInPhilly.By Zari Tarazona | Kensington VoicePhoto Credit: Solmaira Valerio*Editor’s note: Jeremy’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Since May, Patrice Rogers has supported dozens of people at risk of addiction, homelessness and mental illness through her street outreach and […]
PRESS RELEASEThe Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) launched the Black Male Resource Finder, a virtual interactive tool that enables Philadelphia residents to access City and community resources more effectively through a digital platform. This new platform is OBME’s latest tool to bridge the opportunity divide for men and boys of color by striving to better the communities where they live and reduce the economic and social disparities that […]
By Sara Lomax-Reese | WURD RadioWURD Radio hosted its annual Empowerment Experience on Friday, Dec. 17. This year’s theme was “The Power, Purpose and Possibility of Black Women: Conversations on Healing and Wholeness.” Each program featured powerful Black women’s voices sharing insights, wisdom and information to help us navigate these turbulent times. Every hour we included “WURDs of Empowerment,” inspirational poems, quotes and messages from Philadelphia-area Black women. Our goal […]
By Phil DiAngelo | WSFS BankThousands of consumers fall victim to fraud daily.From phishing schemes to imposters pretending to be your bank, there are no shortage of scams, and you need to remain vigilant in order to protect yourself, your information and your bank accounts.Here are some tips and details on common scams to help protect yourself.Check FraudCheck fraud, specifically altered check claims, has been on the rise in recent […]
ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation this week on WURD Radio.Empowering WURDS: Dr. Robin Smith, best known as the therapist in residence on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," is the keynote speaker for WURD's Empowerment Experience! She spoke to Evening WURDS' Nick Taliaferro to preview the event. https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/evening-wurds-121521-dr-robin-smithSpotlight on Camden: Camden, N.J., photographer Erik James Montgomery has been working on an ongoing series, “Camden Is ... Bright […]
Corporations vowed to diversify their boards (so much for the racial reckoning)By Madhusmita BoraMaria Frizelle Roberts is tired of waiting.An alum of the University of Pennsylvania, University of California at Berkeley and St. Joseph’s University, she has an impressive academic and corporate resume. As the CEO of MFR Consultants, Inc., a full-service technology and business advisory company, she leads an interdisciplinary team and sits on nonprofit boards including the Philadelphia […]
WURD Radio will host the 2021 Empowerment Experience on Friday, Dec. 17. This year’s theme is “The Power, Purpose and Possibility of Black Women: Conversations on Healing and Wholeness,” which will feature a keynote from Dr. Robin Smith and several hours worth of exciting panel discussions! Read below for more information about the panelists for WURD Radio’s 2021 Empowerment Experience discussions. 1-1:40 p.m.: Kickoff Keynote Conversation with Dr. Robin SmithDr. Robin […]
