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. […]
By Kiara SantosChange 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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." […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
