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Freedom Journeys: Muhammad Kenyatta’s legacy living on through his grandson, State Sen. Malcolm Kenyatta

Civil rights leader Muhammad Kenyatta with his grandson, future State Sen. Malcolm Kenyatta (Credit: Malcolm Kenyatta) Muhammad Kenyatta’s fight for justice stretched from challenging discrimination in the U.S. Air Force to organizing in Mississippi, where FBI surveillance and intimidation forced his family to flee, and later activism in Philadelphia. His grandson, State Sen. Malcolm Kenyatta, reflects on discovering that legacy only after his father’s death and the remarkable ways their lives have echoed — from both men being ordained as […]

todayAugust 22, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Chris Rabb on democratic socialism, measles on the rise, and Philly’s data center fight

Dr. Jason Johnson, professor of politics and journalism at Morgan State University and political analyst for MS NOW, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the National Association of Black Journalists conference and its “Thumbs Down” awards. Johnson backed NABJ’s criticism of The Washington Post, CBS News and Stephen A. Smith, arguing that accountability for poor journalism and treatment of Black journalists is not punishment. Dr. Tim Golden, lawyer, doctor of philosophy and former criminal defense attorney, joined […]

todayAugust 22, 2026

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Dr. James Peterson: The Grammar of American Democracy

The Grammar of American Democracy By Dr. James Peterson We need you to vote. We need you to tell everyone you know to register and to vote. “We” is a first-person plural pronoun. I am speaking to Black people. We need you to vote your interests. I know how this sounds. I know that voting does not seem (has not seemed) to matter. But it does. It matters right now to everyone reading this and everyone who won’t. American democracy […]

todayMay 20, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Cory Booker, Black History Archives, Space Equity & Global Security

Victor Glover, NASA astronaut and the first Black crew member to complete an extended stay on the International Space Station, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD. Glover discussed his 168-day mission, the influence of his father’s career in policing, and the necessity of addressing racial equity within the aerospace community.Cory Booker, U.S. senator from New Jersey, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss his book, "United," and his call for "national renewal." Booker addressed systemic dysfunction […]

todayApril 3, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Hair Equity, ICE Accountability, Transit Taxes & Global Security

WURD Radio Isaiah Thomas, Philadelphia councilmember at large, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss pulling back “resign to run” legislation amid confusion and political pushback, while also weighing the proposed $1 Uber and Lyft tax, raising concerns about the impact on working residents and the need for sustainable revenue. Joanna McClinton, Pennsylvania speaker of the House of Representatives, and State Rep. La’Tasha Mayes joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the passage of the CROWN Act, calling […]

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This Week on WURD: Chávez allegations, DHS leadership, media threats, Target boycotts & Black womanhood

WURD RadioEmma Garcia, reporter with El Tecolote, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the emergence of allegations of sexual abuse and rape against César Chávez. Among the survivors of the alleged abuse are children and young women, including famed activist Dolores Huerta. Garcia discussed the tension between legacy and accountability.Levi Rickart, editor and publisher of Native News Online, joined Evening WURDs to discuss Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma and his potential leadership of the U.S. Department of […]

todayMarch 20, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Vaccine Misinformation, Voting Rights, DEI Backlash & Middle East Conflict

Dr. Giridhar Mallya, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the recent measles outbreak and the confusion many parents are facing around vaccines. Mallya warned that misinformation and cuts to public health funding are helping fuel the resurgence of a disease once thought eliminated in the United States.Andrew McGinley, vice president of policy for the Committee of 70, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to break down […]

todayMarch 13, 2026

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WURD Exclusive Coverage: U.S., Israel attacks on Iran trigger conflict in Middle East and uncertainty around the globe

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, March 2, 2026. (DOW Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James Mullen) U.S. Sailors repair a panel on an E/A-18G […]

todayMarch 6, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Jesse Jackson’s legacy, colorectal health, Eagles drama & BAFTA controversy

WURD Radio Bill Fletcher Jr., labor activist, author and columnist, joined Solutions with Amadee Braxton to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and the lasting impact of the Rainbow Coalition. Fletcher discussed Jackson’s role in expanding Black political power and argued that the coalition-building strategies he championed remain urgently relevant today. Dr. Veronica Jarido, a health advocate and gastroenterologist, joined guest host Candace Johnson on the Midday Break Room in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Month. She discussed rising […]

todayMarch 6, 2026

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