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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

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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

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This Week on WURD: History is made in Philadelphia, Claudine Gay departs Harvard and more

Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD just one day after her historic inauguration. She thanked Philadelphia voters and discussed what she expects from residents and what Philadelphians can expect from her. Marc Lamont Hill is a City University of New York Presidential Professor and host of BET News, TheGrio, and Al Jazeera UpFront. He joined Wake Up With WURD to discuss the forced resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay.Max Marshall, author of the book, “Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story,” joined […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke
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This Week on WURD: End of an era, Harriet’s expansion, theft at a peace park and more

 Here’s what you missed this week on WURD Radio. Listen every day on 900AM/96.1, wurdradio.com, and the WURD Radio app. Watch via WURD TV on facebook.com/forwurd, twitch.tv/wurdradio and wurdradio.com Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke (Photo: City Council) Darrell Clarke (pictured above), outgoing City Council president, spoke to Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD about his political career and what’s next for the Council President after the announcement of his retirement.Jeannine Cook, of Harriet's bookstore joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss the legacy […]

todayDecember 21, 2023

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2023 Empowerment Experience Photo Gallery

On Saturday, December 9, WURD Radio celebrated Black commerce, the holidays, and the spirit of ujamaa at our annual Empowerment Experience marketplace. More than 25 vendors, selling high-quality items like eyeglasses, crocheted goods, dolls, health supplements, clothing, books, beauty products and much more, gathered in the Family Life Center at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church East. For five hours, WURD welcomed the public to shop, eat and have fun alongside friends and members of the WURD team, including hosts Solomon Jones, Andrea […]

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WURD Radio’s Empowerment Experience: A Celebration of Black Commerce, Community, and Holiday Joy

https://youtu.be/C9hadPovRxcOn Saturday, December 9, WURD Radio celebrated Black commerce, the holidays, and the spirit of ujamaa at our annual Empowerment Experience marketplace. More than 25 vendors, selling high-quality items like eyeglasses, crocheted goods, dolls, health supplements, clothing, books, beauty products and much more, gathered in the Family Life Center at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church East. For five hours, WURD welcomed the public to shop, eat and have fun alongside friends and members of the WURD team, including hosts Solomon Jones, Andrea […]

todayDecember 14, 2023

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This week on WURD: Harvard’s president, decreasing unemployment, school truancy, and more

Harvard President Claudine Gay (Photo: Harvard University Office of the President) Macollvie Neel, executive editor of The Haitian Times, joined James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the controversy surrounding Harvard president Claudine Gay following her remarks on antisemitism before Congress.Nate File is a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss a report on truancy in the Philadelphia school system.Mayte Garcia joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss her marriage to Prince and […]

todayDecember 14, 2023

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This Week on WURD: Black unemployment and declining inflation, R. Kelly’s home life, and the GOP presidential debate

Here's what you missed this week on WURD Radio. Listen every day on 900AM/96.1, wurdradio.com, and the WURD Radio app. Watch via WURD TV on facebook.com/forwurd, twitch.tv/wurdradio and wurdradio.com Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a daily briefing Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Katie Ricks) Karine Jean-Pierre (pictured), press secretary for the White House, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss Black […]

todayDecember 7, 2023

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Press Release

THE FUTURE OF BLACK COMMERCE: WURD RADIO’S ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT EXPERIENCE, A FESTIVE HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE AND A LIVE-SHOPPING EVENT ON INSTAGRAM, TO TAKE PLACE AT ENON TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH DEC. 9

Contact: Ashanti Martin, General Manageramartin@wurdradio.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 1, 2023MEDIA RESOURCES: Photos on Google DriveEmpowerment 2022 YouTube videoRegistration link on EventbritePHILADELPHIA—On Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., WURD Radio will host its seventh annual Empowerment Experience, a holiday marketplace and celebration of cooperative economics and the future of Black commerce. This year’s Empowerment Experience will be broadcast live from Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church East, located at 2800 W. Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150. The event – inspired by the […]

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