This summer, WURD Radio invites you to discover the people, places, and powerful stories that shaped Black Philadelphia. Hosted and produced by WURD Radio's Solomon Jones, Freedom Journeys: Sacred ...

The largest African American street festival in the country returns to South Philadelphia, and WURD Radio is bringing the epicenter of Black culture directly to your airwaves. As the diaspora gathers ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bill Fletcher Jr., labor activist, author and columnist, joined Solutions with Amadee Braxton to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and the lasting impact of the Rainbow Coalition. Fletcher ...

WURD Radio will be on-site broadcasting live for four hours of insightful conversations and community highlights. Come meet your favorite hosts and hear from local historians, activists, and cultural ...

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 ...

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II joined guest host Candace Johnson on the Midday Break Room to argue that the church belongs in the public square as protests, immigration enforcement, and policy ...

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