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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Preparing Philadelphia’s Small Businesses for the Future. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, local business leaders must be equipped for the next stage of growth. This milestone ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...