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This week on WURD: Kamala Harris and her mixed-race identity, understanding childhood vaccinations, Summer of Freedom finale 

Dr. Georgina Peacock, director of immunizations for the CDC, joined Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton to bring awareness on necessary vaccinations for children as they head back to school. Peacock addressed the misconceptions surrounding childhood vaccinations and how it prevents severe diseases and illnesses. Myisha T. Hill, Desireė B. Stephens and Future Cain are all educators and organizers in anti-racism. They spoke with Carol Riddick on Love & Life on the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris running for President […]

todayAugust 23, 2024

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When we fight, we win! Tim Walz accepts the Vice Presidential nomination on star-studded night

By Solomon Jones | WURD RadioAs Democrats began night three of the convention, violent images from January 6th filled the screen at the United Center. As the crowd relived the horror of that day, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson took the stage, and reminded the attendees that Donald Trump brought the insurrectionists to the Capital.Then former Capitol Police Officer Aquilino Gonell spoke. He first acknowledged the five police officers who died as a result of what happened that day. He said […]

todayAugust 22, 2024

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On Night Two of the DNC, The Obamas Brought Back Hope

By Solomon Jones | WURD Radio America – hope is makin’ a comeback! That’s how Michelle Obama began her speech, and the line was met with thunderous applause. Her husband, Barack, who famously ran on the twin themes of hope and change, was waiting in the wings as she spoke, so her reference to hope was about much more than Kamala Harris. It was about the optimism she’s caused—optimism that democrats haven’t felt since Obama. The former first lady said […]

todayAugust 21, 2024 1

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The Democratic National Convention Transforms Into a Biden Love Fest

By Solomon Jones | WURD RadioLast night at the Democratic National Convention, I sat in the upper level of the United Center, listening as a stream of Democrats painted a portrait of Kamala Harris.They called her a fighter who stood up to bullies, and had the scars to prove it. They said she was a leader who gave others the courage to stand. They called her a lawyer who worked with suffering children. And then they brought out the only […]

todayAugust 20, 2024

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As DNC kicks off, protests and high-profile guests promise much to watch

By Ishena Robinson | URL MediaToday marks the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris will officially take the stage in Chicago, IL as the Democratic party’s nominee for office. Harris, who announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate a few weeks ago, has shot forward in the polls since President Joe Biden stepped out of the race for the White House that will take place in November. Chicago could not be a […]

todayAugust 19, 2024

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This week on WURD: Black mayors convening in Philadelphia, defining reparations for Black Philadelphians, advocating for renewable energy 

Radio personality Al Butler spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD on Republican discourse surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ multiracial identity and how Former president Trump claims Harris “recently became Black.” Butler explained how Blackness is defined and intersected throughout the African diaspora. Rashaun Williams is the co-chair of the Philadelphia Reparations Task Force. He joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to discuss the importance of how reparations have and will impact Black lives. Health educator Linnea […]

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This week on WURD: Gov. Tim Walz announced as Kamala’s running mate, Harris-Walz and J.D. Vance rallies in Philly, police commissioner details block party procedures

Journalist Mike Lillis from The Hill joined Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton to discuss the announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. They talked about Walz’s track record as a governor and where he stands on issues concerning voters. PA State Rep. Jordan Harris spoke to Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD about the Republican VP pick, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, who held a gun prevention rally in Philly the same day Harris-Walz held […]

todayAugust 9, 2024

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High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know.

Written by: Sarah Boden for Spotlight PAPhoto: Quinn Glabicki / for Spotlight PA & PublicSourceThis story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here.People with dementia are more vulnerable to the summer heat. Studies show that when temperatures climb, people are more likely to die or be admitted to the hospital if they have […]

todayAugust 8, 2024

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This week on WURD: Trump makes tense appearance at NABJ, President Biden proposes Supreme Court limits, HUD program for sustainable housing

The National Association of Black Journalists Philadelphia chapter president Michael Days, vice president Melanie Burney, and Morgan State University professor Wayne Dawkins joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones. They talked about Trump’s highly contentious appearance at the annual NABJ convention and their experience witnessing Trump’s attempt to appeal to Black voters backfire.Attorney Damon Tyner made an appearance on Wake Up With WURD and discussed President Joe Biden’s recent proposals to revitalize the ethics and code of conduct for Supreme Court justices. The proposals […]

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