insert_link ICYMI This week on WURD: Prominent discussions on race, education and law with Ava DuVernay, Tony Watlington and Pedro Rosario Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to discuss her new highly acclaimed film, “Origin.” Jones and DuVernay’s conversation detailed the behind-the-scenes process of putting the film together and her experience of getting the project green-lit in Hollywood.Keith Boykin, author and political commentator, and The Brothers’ Network founder Gregory Walker joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss Boykin’s newest book, “Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?” and the drift of Black […] todayFebruary 1, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Black History Month 2024: Special Events and Programs from WURD Radio WURD Radio has a robust lineup of events and programs planned for February, starting Feb. 1 with a special conversation about the history of the Seventh Ward and cultural preservation featuring WURD President and CEO Sara Lomax and Tayyib Smith, the force behind the Legacy Reclaimed project. You can watch a sneak peek of this conversation on YouTube; it will air on Evening WURDs at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1. WURD is proud to present a special audio vignette […] todayFebruary 1, 2024
insert_link Lively-HOOD 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 team including Jeff Hornstein, Executive Director of the Economy League […] todayJanuary 30, 2024
insert_link News 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 opportunity throughout historically Black colleges and universities.Isaac Avilucea, an Axios […] todayJanuary 25, 2024
insert_link 16 81 Posts 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 who boldly led a sit-in in the mayor’s conference room […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 4 81 16
insert_link ICYMI 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." They discussed their efforts and hurdles in building a positive […] todayJanuary 19, 2024
insert_link 1 Posts 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 is your way to protect and preserve Independent Black Media. […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 1
insert_link News 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 — terrorism in Israel and unspeakable death in Gaza, a […] todayJanuary 15, 2024
insert_link ICYMI 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 around SEPTA stations and bus stops.Dr. Katherine Sherif is the […] todayJanuary 11, 2024
