The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a civil rights icon...whose presidential campaigns changed the landscape of American politics, died Tuesday...He was 84.

Join WURD Radio for a special live broadcast celebrating the rich history and vibrant future of African-American heritage ...

In a world that often treats health as a series of symptoms, WURD is taking a step back to look at the whole person. Don’t miss this essential deep dive.

Hosted by Dr. James Peterson, Evening WURDS is a daily news program dedicated to engaging the WURD community through a critical analysis of the news, culture, and arts stories that resonate with our ...

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Over 190 years ago, on a sweltering August evening in 1834, Philadelphia erupted in an episode of violence that would forever shape the history of Black Philadelphia—a riot sparked by a squabble over ...

Tune in to The Tavis Smiley Show on WURD Radio, Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Tavis Smiley Show will offer up insightful conversations with thought leaders, opinion makers, ...

UnPacking with Eric Cole is a dynamic and thought-provoking radio show that delves into a wide array of topics, inviting listeners to join host Eric Cole on an exploratory journey of discussion and ...

You’ve watched ecoWURD, our groundbreaking environmental justice journalism initiative, grow over the past few years from an idea to a movement. And ecoWURD is not only having conversations, it is ...

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 ...

Hosted by Tiffany Bacon, The Midday Break Room consists of community-conscious, soul-satisfying, information-infused conversations with a pinch of joy and nostalgia. Each day we speak with community ...

Tucked on the edge of the Schuylkill River, Bartram’s Garden is dedicated to offering a home for horticulture, an ancient riverfront, and a place of untold histories to the broader Philadelphia Area.