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Empathy in Entertainment: Darnell Richardson’s business spreads joy in trying times

This article was originally published by Love Now Media.By Annette John-Hall | Love Now MediaPhoto Credit: Mira AuldWhen you hit upon the thing that brings you joy before you even learn how to read, it’s probably safe to say you’re one-up in life.That’s Darnell Richardson, Jr. At age 3, he was already decorating his mother’s house by making streamers out of her pantyhose. At 5, he wrote and performed shows in his grandmother’s North Philly basement. And when his family took […]

June 8, 2022

News

A Dome Of Insecurity

OVER UVALDE AND SOUTH TEXAS, POLITICIANS HAVE MAINTAINED A BORDER SECURITY APPARATUS WITH THOUSANDS OF ARMED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS LORDING OVER A LARGELY LATINO POPULATION. IT TOOK ONE YOUNG MAN JUST MINUTES TO MAKE TRAGIC MOCKERY OF AN IDEOLOGICAL BLANKET OF SECURITY By Michelle García | palabra. This story was produced in partnership with URL Media. For so long, the people of South Texas have been expected to sacrifice their communities to a border security apparatus. Drones, helicopters, and agents […]

June 7, 2022

Events

Join WURD Radio at the Roots Picnic

Going to the Roots Picnic on June 4-5? Stop by WURD Radio’s table both days at the Mann at Fairmount Park to learn more about our programming and memberships! Become a forWURD member for only $75!: The forWURD Early Bird Membership is back! Buy or renew your forWURD Sustaining membership for the special Early Bird rate of $75 June 3-30. Want some WURD swag?: Shop for WURD t-shirts and hoodies in the WURD Store! Subscribe to WURD’s newsletter: Get our […]

May 25, 2022

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ICYMI

Reflections on the tragedy in Buffalo — and white supremacy’s deadly role

ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation last week on WURD Radio.Tragedy in Buffalo: Dr. Timothy Golden, a professor at Walla Walla University, discussed the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, as did Roxanne Jones, former VP at ESPN and current opinion writer for CNN. Wake Up With WURD host Solomon Jones also shared his reflections on the tragedy on the BBC. (Skip to the 26:45 mark to listen to the segment.) Dr. Henry Louis Taylor, […]

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News

Respect on her name: AAMP’s new director of programming has deep roots in activism and the arts

This article was originally published by Love Now Media.By Sherry L. Howard | Love Now MediaPhoto Credit: Tezarah WilkinsNina Elizabeth Ball had no idea her passion for poetry and love of the arts would take her on a fulfilling work-life journey.Around the Baltimore School for the Arts, the high-schooler was known for her writing. Musicians, poets and dancers came to her with their poetry and their raps. So much talent, she thought, should be shared with the school and community. So, […]

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Finance

The Importance of Financial Access to Build Confidence in Your Money Management Skills

By Dr. Michelle Burroughs | WSFS BankBuilding financial confidence can go a long way in achieving your goals.Gaining that confidence goes hand-in-hand with having proper access to financial products and services for your needs and feeling comfortable leveraging these resources.A WSFS Bank study found that 80% in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region are confident managing their money in general, but 33% have trouble understanding the financial products and services available to them.Here are ways to build your financial confidence […]

May 18, 2022

Education

Legendary author Alice Walker speaks on new book, life and career

WURD Radio held a special in-person edition of the Black WURDs Book Club on Thursday at Comcast Technology Center! WURD President & CEO Sara Lomax-Reese and Harriett's Bookshop owner Jeannine Cook conducted an exclusive interview with legendary author Alice Walker, appearing virtually, on her new book "Gathering Blossoms Under Fire." Singer Laurin Talese also performed to open the event. If you weren't able to attend, you can replay the interview below.https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/wurd-radio-51222-gathering-blossoms-under-fire-with-alice-walkerhttps://youtu.be/Kf2Zg9x0U80Also, check out some of the amazing photos from the event! CLICK […]

May 13, 2022

ICYMI

How period tracking apps and data privacy fit into a post-Roe v. Wade climate

Here’s a roundup of the biggest topics of conversation last week on WURD Radio.Roe v. Wade: Lydia X. Z. Brown, policy counsel with the Center for Democracy & Technology’s Privacy and Data Project, joined Wake Up With WURD to talk about how period tracking apps and data privacy fit into a post-Roe v. Wade climate. https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/wake-up-with-wurd-5-11-22-lydia-x-z-brown Child Welfare: Dorothy Roberts, J.D., professor of Africana Studies, Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, is author of a new book called “Torn […]

May 13, 2022

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Politics & Government

Missed WURD’s Pennsylvania Senate debate? Replay it now

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Congressman Conor Lamb squared off on WURD Radio on Wednesday during a live broadcast debate moderated by Black Women's Leadership Council host JoAnn Bell, Reality Check host Charles Ellison and Wake Up With WURD host Solomon Jones. If you missed it, you can watch the replay below. https://youtu.be/CN6pdJXoXx8 THE WURD WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Black Talk Media sent straight to your inbox. BECOME A MEMBER The forWURD Movement is your way toprotect and preserve Independent Black […]

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