WURD-AM/FM (Philadelphia, PA)

WURD is an AM radio station based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operating at a frequency of 900 kHz. It features a talk format mainly aimed at the African American community and is owned by LEVAS Communications, LP. Additionally, listeners can tune in to WURD through its FM repeater, W241CH, which broadcasts at 96.1 MHz.

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The week on WURD: Black teachers in Philly, Overbrook High shooting, Kensington mobile services face regulation after City Council vote

6 days ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Sharif El-Mekki is the founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. El-Mekki joined Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton to talk about how his organization in Philadelphia is trying to get more Black teachers in classrooms and how they’re working through Donald Trump’s anti-DEI initiatives. Dominique London is the executive director of the nonprofit UC Green and a tree tender volunteer.
Philadelphians Find Nature On The Pathway To Healing From Gun Violence

2 weeks ago | wurdradio.com | Sabrina Iglesias

By Sabrina Iglesias | Love Now MediaThe way survivors and co-survivors of gun violence are taught to heal from gun violence can be formulaic: talk to your loved ones, seek therapy, and take anti-anxiety medications. But the path to healing isn’t the same for everyone, and these solutions aren’t a fix-all. For many folks seeking a remedy to the emotional pain they have experienced, the key has been access to nature and green spaces.
This week on WURD: In-depth look at Head Start, Black maternal care, Philadelphia’s economic stagnation

2 weeks ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Casey Peeks is the senior director for early childhood policy at the Center for American Progress. Peeks spoke with Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss her recent report which breaks down how every citizen, including Pennsylvanians, will be impacted if Head Start were eliminated completely. Keir Bradford-Grey is the head of Marrone Law Firm’s civil rights litigation department.
This week on WURD: Arson at Governor Shapiro’s residence, Black Twitter, Philly’s housing solution through the Land Bank

3 weeks ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Dr. Meredith D. Clark is an associate professor at Northeastern University and the founder of the Center for Communication, Media Innovation and Social Change. Dr. Clark spoke with Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check on the importance of intimate Black social spaces through Twitter and what changed after Elon Musk’s leadership.
This week on WURD: How Tariff’s can effect you, SEPTA faces major cuts, eco-friendly alternatives for Philly homes

1 month ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to talk about the current state of the city. Parker addressed youth gun violence, affordable housing resources and the proposed and potentially harmful cuts to SEPTA. Sara Manning and Gianna Brisbane lead Beyond Literacy as the chief operating officer and director of education, respectively.
This week on WURD: Cory Booker’s record-breaking 25-hour speech, how to get your Real ID, fatal hazing at HBCU raises questions

1 month ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Aimee Inama is PennDOT’s press officer for driver and vehicle services. Inama joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to remind listeners of the upcoming travel deadline to file for Real ID and the quick process to obtain yours before May 7, 2025. Walter M. Kimbrough is the president of Talladega College and author of a recent op-ed article on the hazing death of Omega Psi Phi pledge Caleb Wilson.
This week on WURD: U.S. military officials leak war plans, Trump’s cuts for the Department of Education, SEPTA addresses fatal teen shooting on bus

1 month ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD about The Atlantic editor-in-chief viewing classified war plans that were sent to him hours before they were enacted. Scanlon also talked about the Trump administration’s insurrection pardons, attacks on free speech and social security cuts. Jared C. Bass is the senior vice president for education policy at Center for American Progress.
This week on WURD: Supporting the Black autism community, achieving Black diasporic unity, and advocating for affordable Philly housing

1 month ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Dr. Rosa Clemente is an Afro-Puerto Rican activist and independent journalist. Dr. Rosa joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to delve into the relations between Puerto Ricans and Black Americans, while exploring ideas of how to promote solidarity in times of division. Camille Proctor is the founder and executive director of The Color of Autism, a nonprofit she founded in 2009 providing services for African American families with children on the autism spectrum.
This week on WURD: DJ Jazzy Jeff, U.S. Department of Education cuts concern Black educators, CCP workers authorize strike

2 months ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Photo Courtesy of MikaV | This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Sharif El-Mekki is the founder of the Center for Black Educator Development. He spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD about what budget cuts to the Education Department could mean for Black children and what Black educators and parents should do. DJ Jazzy Jeff is a legendary DJ and West Philadelphia native.
A Tax Reform Plan Even Progressives Can Love?

2 months ago | wurdradio.com | Kiara Santos

Larry Platt / Philadelphia Citizen Photo courtesy: Chris Mansfield In Philly, it’s been a longstanding challenge, the gulf between one’s national political perspective and the realities on the ground here. To wit: If you’re a proud supporter of the American labor movement — as well you should be — for a long time that meant turning a blind eye to thuggery and shady backroom dealings locally.

WURD-AM/FM (Philadelphia, PA) journalists

Solomon Jones

Tonya Pendleton

Troy Wilmore

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The week on WURD: Black teachers in Philly, Overbrook High shooting, Kensington mobile services face regulation after City Council vote

Philadelphians Find Nature On The Pathway To Healing From Gun Violence

This week on WURD: In-depth look at Head Start, Black maternal care, Philadelphia’s economic stagnation

This week on WURD: Arson at Governor Shapiro’s residence, Black Twitter, Philly’s housing solution through the Land Bank

This week on WURD: How Tariff’s can effect you, SEPTA faces major cuts, eco-friendly alternatives for Philly homes

This week on WURD: Cory Booker’s record-breaking 25-hour speech, how to get your Real ID, fatal hazing at HBCU raises questions

This week on WURD: U.S. military officials leak war plans, Trump’s cuts for the Department of Education, SEPTA addresses fatal teen shooting on bus

This week on WURD: Supporting the Black autism community, achieving Black diasporic unity, and advocating for affordable Philly housing

This week on WURD: DJ Jazzy Jeff, U.S. Department of Education cuts concern Black educators, CCP workers authorize strike

A Tax Reform Plan Even Progressives Can Love?

WURD-AM/FM (Philadelphia, PA) journalists

Solomon Jones

Tonya Pendleton

Troy Wilmore

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