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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 […]

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AI’s Looming Impact: Energy Costs, Workplace Bias and Digital Racism

From Pennsylvania's power grid to hiring decisions and social media, artificial intelligence is raising new concerns about its impact on everyday life. Three recent WURD conversations explored different consequences of AI's rapid expansion. Belle Sherwood, clean energy advocate with PennEnvironment, joined P.O.C. on EcoWURD to discuss how AI data centers are straining Pennsylvania's power grid, increasing pollution and driving calls for a two-year moratorium. Future Cain, founder of Future of […]

October 16, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Ilhan Omar investigation, Philadelphia police shooting, Black maternal health crisis

Mustafa Rashed, president and CEO of Bellevue Strategies, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home weeks before the midterms. Rashid questioned the timing and political motivations of the investigation, while predicting Democrats would retake the House and face a closer battle for Senate control.Morgan Cephas, Pennsylvania state representative and chair of the Philadelphia House delegation, joined Solomon Jones on […]

October 16, 2026

Politics & Government

Election 2026: Understanding What’s At Stake

With Election Day approaching on November 3, WURD is bringing you the conversations that matter as voters prepare to head to the polls. From local races to national debates, our election coverage examines the candidates, policies and decisions that will shape our communities. Explore our election coverage playlist for conversations about: Pennsylvania's push to open its primaries Voting rights and the courts Control of Congress and the stakes of the […]

October 9, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Sexual assault allegations at Cornell, microplastics in the Delaware River, Pennsylvania’s universal healthcare push

Dr. Janet Rosenzweig, child sexual abuse prevention expert and author of The Sex-Wise Parent, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss sexual assault allegations at Cornell University. Rosenzweig highlighted the heightened risk of campus sexual assault early in the academic year and urged parents, particularly fathers, to teach young people about consent, healthy sexuality and personal responsibility. Melinda Emerson, entrepreneur, bestselling author and small business expert known […]

October 9, 2026

Health & Wellness

Attack on the Safety Net: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Benefits

Changes are coming to health coverage in Pennsylvania—and thousands of families will have to navigate new requirements to keep the benefits they rely on. On October 8, WURD presented “Attack on the Safety Net: Protecting Your Health Benefits,” a special broadcast examining changes to Medicaid and other health programs resulting from the federal budget law known as H.R. 1. Sara Lomax and Dr. James Peterson broke down what’s changing, when […]

October 9, 2026