Despite national efforts to whitewash the truth, we proudly launch Freedom Journeys—a bold storytelling initiative honoring 250 extraordinary African-American Philadelphians who have shaped this city ...

Join WURD Radio for a live, multi-platform special broadcast as the 2026 Midterm Election results unfold. Hosted at Honeysuckle, this event brings together prominent community voices, elected ...

Economic Empowerment is the Engine of the Future. The countdown to America’s 250th anniversary has begun, and the strength of Philadelphia’s corridors depends on the readiness of our local ...

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving digital world, understanding technology isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. From smartphones to AI, we are all being bombarded with new tools and terms every day, ...

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Victor Glover, NASA astronaut and the first Black crew member to complete an extended stay on the International Space Station, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD. Glover discussed his 168-day ...

Isaiah Thomas, Philadelphia councilmember at large, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss pulling back “resign to run” legislation amid confusion and political pushback, while also ...

Emma Garcia, reporter with El Tecolote, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the emergence of allegations of sexual abuse and rape against César Chávez. Among the survivors of the ...

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Dr. Giridhar Mallya, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the recent measles outbreak and the confusion many parents are ...

On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, killing the country’s most senior leadership including the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and raising fears of a wider regional war. The ...

This piece was initially published by the Philadelphia Inquirer on February 3, 2026. Black media matters. Right here, right now, and more than ever before. We are the essential workers on the front ...