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

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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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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.

WURD Radio marked its annual Founder’s Day Gala on Friday, Oct. 3, gathering supporters at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center to celebrate the station’s legacy, honor its founder, and recognize ...

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 ...