The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Reality Check 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert Reality Check Reality Check features thought leadership, analysis, and data on the politics, policies, and people impacting our communities in Philadelphia and on the national and international front. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Reality Check 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert Reality Check Reality Check features thought leadership, analysis, and data on the politics, policies, and people impacting our communities in Philadelphia and on the national and international front. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Reality Check 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert Reality Check Reality Check features thought leadership, analysis, and data on the politics, policies, and people impacting our communities in Philadelphia and on the national and international front. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
The Source with the Black Women’s Leadership Council 11:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert The Source with the Black Women’s Leadership Council The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari aims to help spread wisdom and knowledge to our people and is grounded in the belief that we must teach our own and control our own narrative. close
Laborers 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm more_vert Laborers The Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust discuss current issues related to work and politics. close
Solutions On WURD 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm more_vert Solutions On WURD Solutions to national, state and local news are explored through the lens of race and gender. close
The Envy McKee Show 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm more_vert The Envy McKee Show Officially? The Envy McKee Show aka Starfolk University (the onliest on air school for modern mystics) is hosted by Envy McKee, DJ Frosty Phenix (on the 1’s and 2’s) and a gorgeous star tribe of "Deans" who show up as life explorers, thought leaders, metaphysicians, visionaries, imagineers, intuitives, psychics, oracles, witches, shamans and idea tinkerers who are here to build and birth The Beloved Community in themselves and on planet Earth School. Bring a journal, a pen and 3 friends. Class is in session Friday nights 7-10pm. close
Electric Magazine 7:00 am - 9:00 am more_vert Electric Magazine Each Saturday, Vikki Leach and guests, offers various insights, information and perspectives via a magazine style format featuring conversation highlighting issues and topics impacting our communities - including health, politics and all things in between - with the goal of building bridges to empower communities. close
Education Pulse & Councilman President (Alternating) 10:00 am - 11:00 am more_vert Education Pulse & Councilman President (Alternating) Get the latest updates from City Council and The School District of Philadelphia every Saturday morning at 10am! close
The Murray Report 11:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert The Murray Report If you want Sports, The Murray Report is your place for sports news, information and more. Chris Murray, with more than 30 years of experience as a print and broadcast journalist has been covering sports on a regular basis since 1994. Throughout his career as a journalist, Murray has covered the Super Bowl, World Series, the NCAA Tournament, the NBA Playoffs and world championship boxing as well as other sporting events. Now, each Saturday, Chris and guests brings high-level intellect and perspectives featuring all aspects of the Sports world. close
Radio Courtroom 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm more_vert Radio Courtroom Criminal Defense Attorney and Activist Michael Coard, has more than 15 years of trial experience and as many years in his work to break barriers that discriminate and disenfranchise citizens in the African American Community. Each Sunday, Coard and featured guests, delivers a perspective on handling legal situations that plague the growth and social stability in our region, offering the best of the best in legal advice – for free. close
Recovery Talk 101 Show 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm more_vert Recovery Talk 101 Show Recovery Talk 101 Show covers several topics on addiction, treatment and recovery, with varies organizations in the City of Philadelphia and around the Nation. close
Caribbean Connection 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm more_vert Caribbean Connection The rhythmic sounds of Reggae, Soca and Calypso take over the airwaves each Saturday beginning at 7pm as listeners tune in to hear the voices of people and newsmakers from all over the Caribbean and feel the flavors of the islands through the sounds presented by longtime Jamaican Radio Personality, Lloyd Cummings, a signature voice of the Caribbean community. Voted the best weekend show in Philadelphia by the Ford Motor Company March of Dimes Achievement in Radio Awards, Caribbean Connection is your place for all things Caribbean. close
Arts & Entertainment Funky People Radio 12:00 am - 2:00 am more_vert Funky People Radio Funky People Radio® Live is a continuous dance mix of the latest Afro Soul - Deep House rhythms, with R&B, Disco & Funk classics curated by legendary Philly deejay, Tee Alford + invited guests. Music set playlists and artist contact details are published the morning following each new FM/web radio broadcast. The first FPRL show aired on WURD in January 2013. Follow Tee's events, tour dates, podcast archives and media channels via: https://funkypeopleonline.com. Contact at: info@funkypeopleonline.com, 347.903.8659. close
New World View 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm more_vert New World View New World View brings the WURD listeners a unique perspective in advocating change by shaping positive views and opinions through various music genres. Recently recognized as the catalyst for the behind the scenes exploration of the acclaimed documentary “Quest”, New World View provides an incredible journey from the African American, African, Caribbean cultures – to name a few. close
The Green Hour 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert The Green Hour In the age of increased health disparities and high priced prescription drugs, Dr. Paul, explores various topics ranging from holistic practices, detoxing, GMO’s, Foods that feed life, food sustainability and more. Dr. Paul's spiritual quest for higher knowledge Spirit, Mind, & Body lead to him received his Holistic Health Consultant Certification as a Doctor of Naturopathy from the International Board of African Thinkers, Ghanian Traditional Healers, under the world-renowned Llaila O. Afrika School of Naturopathy and African Sciences. Listeners tune in each week to become more informed and empowered about their health and the various risk factors. close
The Dr. Emeka Show 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm more_vert The Dr. Emeka Show As a PhD and Professor of African American Studies at Temple University, Dr. Emeka’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge on the impact of slavery and colonialism drove him to engage in an in-depth study of these populations. Dr. Emeka brings this knowledge filled with the flavors of African, African American and AfriCaribbean Religious, Literatures and Philosophies to the air each week offering a first hand perspective about the complexities of the diaspora. close
GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm more_vert GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari aims to help spread wisdom and knowledge to our people and is grounded in the belief that we must teach our own and control our own narrative. close
person_outline 3 20 Dr. James Peterson James Peterson, Ph.D. is a writer, educator, and consultant. Dr. Peterson is the Host of “Evening WURDS” on WURD (900AM and 96.1FM) in Philadelphia, PA. He is the author of several books, including The Hip Hop Underground and African American Culture, Prison Industrial Complex for Beginners, and Hip-Hop Headphones: A Scholar’s Critical Playlist. He is a columnist for The Philadelphia Citizen and has written for Fortune.com, Newsweek.com, The Guardian, The LA Times, Reuters, The Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, and The Grio.
insert_link 2 Wake Up With WURD Wake Up With WURD 10.12.17 – Nichole Van Cleave todayOctober 12, 2017 2
insert_link 1 Events 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 […] todayDecember 14, 2023 1
insert_link ICYMI This week on WURD: Delco DEI director dismissed, Mississippi torture case, what you need to know about AI and more Lauren Footman was the first DEI director for Delaware County. She joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss her termination from the job this week after filing a racial discrimination alleging that her boss, a Black man, treated her and other women employees unfairly. Malik Z. Shabazz is the attorney representing the two Black men tortured by Rankin County sheriff's deputies in Braxton, Miss. He detailed the […] todayApril 4, 2024
insert_link Business & Technology CoffeePLUG’s Quest to Redefine Coffee Industry Equity and Empower Farmers By Kiara Santos A joint venture in expelling the stigma around the coffee industry, Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam are preparing to launch CoffeePLUG, a company where consumers can connect to farmers directly. Technical.ly’s Sarah Huffman joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss how Bailey and Nam’s Win Win Coffee brand and its longevity prompted the launch of their platform to streamline the coffee supply chain through CoffeePLUG. Nam […] todayMarch 30, 2024
Celebrating environmental justice and activism: EcoWURD presents EcoFest on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Belmont Mansion
This week on WURD: The legacy of O.J. Simpson, the Philly Muslim community mourns on Eid, advocacy for a greener Philadelphia
WURD Radio’s Tonya Pendleton to moderate student debt panel hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris on April 8
This week on WURD: Delco DEI director dismissed, Mississippi torture case, what you need to know about AI and more
insert_link ICYMI This week on WURD: Funding controversy in the sheriff’s office, primary elections recap and the future of national emergency abortion care todayApril 25, 2024
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Reality Check 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert Reality Check Reality Check features thought leadership, analysis, and data on the politics, policies, and people impacting our communities in Philadelphia and on the national and international front. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Reality Check 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert Reality Check Reality Check features thought leadership, analysis, and data on the politics, policies, and people impacting our communities in Philadelphia and on the national and international front. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Reality Check 10:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert Reality Check Reality Check features thought leadership, analysis, and data on the politics, policies, and people impacting our communities in Philadelphia and on the national and international front. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert Keepin’ It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in this daily talk program. close
Love & Life 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm more_vert Love & Life Hosted by Carol Riddick, this show is an informative, entertaining and refreshing take on the hard conversations about love and life. Each day the hosts provide real facts and honest opinions on dating, sexual health, casual and committed relationships. These late night conversations will be served on a judgment free platter and seasoned with unapologetic realness. close
The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders 5:00 am - 7:00 am more_vert The Source with Andrea Lawful-Sanders The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
Wake Up With WURD 7:00 am - 10:00 am more_vert Wake Up With WURD Hosted by award-winning journalist Solomon Jones, Wake Up With WURD is a news and entertainment talk show that promotes dialogue and debate on today's hottest issues, and does so from a black perspective. Our guests include journalists, politicians, leaders, academics, and pop-culture icons. We seek to share news and information interactively, to engage our listeners in meaningful and compelling dialogue, and to use information as a basis for action. close
The Source with the Black Women’s Leadership Council 11:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert The Source with the Black Women’s Leadership Council The Source, hosted by a powerhouse lineup of leaders from the Philadelphia region, offers fresh perspectives on news, politics, finance, economic development, personal growth and healing. close
GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari aims to help spread wisdom and knowledge to our people and is grounded in the belief that we must teach our own and control our own narrative. close
Laborers 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm more_vert Laborers The Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust discuss current issues related to work and politics. close
Solutions On WURD 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm more_vert Solutions On WURD Solutions to national, state and local news are explored through the lens of race and gender. close
The Envy McKee Show 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm more_vert The Envy McKee Show Officially? The Envy McKee Show aka Starfolk University (the onliest on air school for modern mystics) is hosted by Envy McKee, DJ Frosty Phenix (on the 1’s and 2’s) and a gorgeous star tribe of "Deans" who show up as life explorers, thought leaders, metaphysicians, visionaries, imagineers, intuitives, psychics, oracles, witches, shamans and idea tinkerers who are here to build and birth The Beloved Community in themselves and on planet Earth School. Bring a journal, a pen and 3 friends. Class is in session Friday nights 7-10pm. close
Electric Magazine 7:00 am - 9:00 am more_vert Electric Magazine Each Saturday, Vikki Leach and guests, offers various insights, information and perspectives via a magazine style format featuring conversation highlighting issues and topics impacting our communities - including health, politics and all things in between - with the goal of building bridges to empower communities. close
Education Pulse & Councilman President (Alternating) 10:00 am - 11:00 am more_vert Education Pulse & Councilman President (Alternating) Get the latest updates from City Council and The School District of Philadelphia every Saturday morning at 10am! close
The Murray Report 11:00 am - 1:00 pm more_vert The Murray Report If you want Sports, The Murray Report is your place for sports news, information and more. Chris Murray, with more than 30 years of experience as a print and broadcast journalist has been covering sports on a regular basis since 1994. Throughout his career as a journalist, Murray has covered the Super Bowl, World Series, the NCAA Tournament, the NBA Playoffs and world championship boxing as well as other sporting events. Now, each Saturday, Chris and guests brings high-level intellect and perspectives featuring all aspects of the Sports world. close
Radio Courtroom 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm more_vert Radio Courtroom Criminal Defense Attorney and Activist Michael Coard, has more than 15 years of trial experience and as many years in his work to break barriers that discriminate and disenfranchise citizens in the African American Community. Each Sunday, Coard and featured guests, delivers a perspective on handling legal situations that plague the growth and social stability in our region, offering the best of the best in legal advice – for free. close
Recovery Talk 101 Show 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm more_vert Recovery Talk 101 Show Recovery Talk 101 Show covers several topics on addiction, treatment and recovery, with varies organizations in the City of Philadelphia and around the Nation. close
Caribbean Connection 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm more_vert Caribbean Connection The rhythmic sounds of Reggae, Soca and Calypso take over the airwaves each Saturday beginning at 7pm as listeners tune in to hear the voices of people and newsmakers from all over the Caribbean and feel the flavors of the islands through the sounds presented by longtime Jamaican Radio Personality, Lloyd Cummings, a signature voice of the Caribbean community. Voted the best weekend show in Philadelphia by the Ford Motor Company March of Dimes Achievement in Radio Awards, Caribbean Connection is your place for all things Caribbean. close
Arts & Entertainment Funky People Radio 12:00 am - 2:00 am more_vert Funky People Radio Funky People Radio® Live is a continuous dance mix of the latest Afro Soul - Deep House rhythms, with R&B, Disco & Funk classics curated by legendary Philly deejay, Tee Alford + invited guests. Music set playlists and artist contact details are published the morning following each new FM/web radio broadcast. The first FPRL show aired on WURD in January 2013. Follow Tee's events, tour dates, podcast archives and media channels via: https://funkypeopleonline.com. Contact at: info@funkypeopleonline.com, 347.903.8659. close
New World View 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm more_vert New World View New World View brings the WURD listeners a unique perspective in advocating change by shaping positive views and opinions through various music genres. Recently recognized as the catalyst for the behind the scenes exploration of the acclaimed documentary “Quest”, New World View provides an incredible journey from the African American, African, Caribbean cultures – to name a few. close
The Green Hour 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm more_vert The Green Hour In the age of increased health disparities and high priced prescription drugs, Dr. Paul, explores various topics ranging from holistic practices, detoxing, GMO’s, Foods that feed life, food sustainability and more. Dr. Paul's spiritual quest for higher knowledge Spirit, Mind, & Body lead to him received his Holistic Health Consultant Certification as a Doctor of Naturopathy from the International Board of African Thinkers, Ghanian Traditional Healers, under the world-renowned Llaila O. Afrika School of Naturopathy and African Sciences. Listeners tune in each week to become more informed and empowered about their health and the various risk factors. close
The Dr. Emeka Show 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm more_vert The Dr. Emeka Show As a PhD and Professor of African American Studies at Temple University, Dr. Emeka’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge on the impact of slavery and colonialism drove him to engage in an in-depth study of these populations. Dr. Emeka brings this knowledge filled with the flavors of African, African American and AfriCaribbean Religious, Literatures and Philosophies to the air each week offering a first hand perspective about the complexities of the diaspora. close
GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm more_vert GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari GROUNDINGS with Brother Shomari aims to help spread wisdom and knowledge to our people and is grounded in the belief that we must teach our own and control our own narrative. close
person_outline 3 20 Dr. James Peterson James Peterson, Ph.D. is a writer, educator, and consultant. Dr. Peterson is the Host of “Evening WURDS” on WURD (900AM and 96.1FM) in Philadelphia, PA. He is the author of several books, including The Hip Hop Underground and African American Culture, Prison Industrial Complex for Beginners, and Hip-Hop Headphones: A Scholar’s Critical Playlist. He is a columnist for The Philadelphia Citizen and has written for Fortune.com, Newsweek.com, The Guardian, The LA Times, Reuters, The Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, and The Grio.
insert_link 2 Wake Up With WURD Wake Up With WURD 10.12.17 – Nichole Van Cleave todayOctober 12, 2017 2
insert_link 1 Events 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 […] todayDecember 14, 2023 1
insert_link ICYMI This week on WURD: Delco DEI director dismissed, Mississippi torture case, what you need to know about AI and more Lauren Footman was the first DEI director for Delaware County. She joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss her termination from the job this week after filing a racial discrimination alleging that her boss, a Black man, treated her and other women employees unfairly. Malik Z. Shabazz is the attorney representing the two Black men tortured by Rankin County sheriff's deputies in Braxton, Miss. He detailed the […] todayApril 4, 2024
insert_link Business & Technology CoffeePLUG’s Quest to Redefine Coffee Industry Equity and Empower Farmers By Kiara Santos A joint venture in expelling the stigma around the coffee industry, Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam are preparing to launch CoffeePLUG, a company where consumers can connect to farmers directly. Technical.ly’s Sarah Huffman joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss how Bailey and Nam’s Win Win Coffee brand and its longevity prompted the launch of their platform to streamline the coffee supply chain through CoffeePLUG. Nam […] todayMarch 30, 2024
Celebrating environmental justice and activism: EcoWURD presents EcoFest on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Belmont Mansion
This week on WURD: The legacy of O.J. Simpson, the Philly Muslim community mourns on Eid, advocacy for a greener Philadelphia
WURD Radio’s Tonya Pendleton to moderate student debt panel hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris on April 8
This week on WURD: Delco DEI director dismissed, Mississippi torture case, what you need to know about AI and more
insert_link ICYMI This week on WURD: Funding controversy in the sheriff’s office, primary elections recap and the future of national emergency abortion care todayApril 25, 2024
18 Apr 2024 Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church — Philadelphia Live Broadcast: Pennsylvania Attorney General Candidate Forum More info