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.

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 ...

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 ...

Calling all families and book lovers! 📚 Join WURD Radio for a special live broadcast at the African American Children’s Book Fair! We’re celebrating literacy, representation, and the joy of reading.

TUNE INTO WURD Radio’s “Ready, Set, Grow” special broadcast panel titled “Ready for 2026: Getting Your Business in Order.” The session will air during Evening WURDS on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 5:00 p.m.

Fifty federal agents don’t show up at your door for nothing. But despite the outsized operation, Nekima Levy Armstrong — an attorney, civil rights organizer, reverend, and a mother — didn’t commit ...

Rev. Sharpton's nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real.” This daily program will keep you on pulse with what's happening in politics and the world while getting answers to real questions in ...

Journalist Errin Haines, president of the National Association of Black Journalists, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss an NABJ town hall on press freedom and journalist safety.

This Week on WURD: Grammy and Tony Award winner Heather Headley, DA Larry Krasner on crime in Philadelphia, Philadelphia’s porch pirate issue ...

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss his proposed $53.2 billion state budget, promising no tax increases while boosting funding for schools, housing, and transit. He ...