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Come celebrate 20 years of WURD Radio!!The party’s about to be on! Join us on Friday, November 10 for WURD Radio’s 20th-anniversary celebration – an evening of Black excellence and elegance. Hosted at the beautiful Fitler Club in downtown Philadelphia, we’ll get things started at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Grab a bite, share a toast or just come hang out with your favorite WURD hosts. In recognition of this milestone birthday, we’re bringing together the owners of the nation’s three remaining Black talk radio stations – Melody Spann Cooper, owner of WVON in Chicago, Tavis Smiley, owner of

Join us for our 2023 Empowerment Experience!WURD Radio invites you to join us for our free signature holiday event that is expected to draw more than 300+ WURD listeners and friends — The Empowerment Experience. Celebrate with us this year as we acknowledge the Kwanzaa principle of Ujamaa — Cooperative Economics — with Black and Brown artisans, creators, merchants and more for a holiday marketplace. Attendees can shop for jewelry, clothing, home decor, candles, skin and hair care, and much more for holiday shopping, all under one roof. The day will include:Empowering speakersHoliday marketplace with Black-owned businessesLive-shopping experienceCommunity resources and

A provocative conversation and mixer with the creators and select guests of the podcast On Being Biracial held at Temple UniversityOn Being Biracial is a podcast hosted by journalists Daralyse Lyons and Malcolm Burnley exploring the complexities of biracial experiences and identities in the U.S. over the course of 10 episodes. Having interviewed guests in a range of fields and areas of expertise, Burnley and Lyons sought to amplify the depth and variety of biracial experiences while also identifying overlapping patterns.Now, Burnley and Lyons take these insightful conversations live for an in-person event to discuss themes in the podcast and

Get ready! WURD’s annual Founder’s Day Celebration is back and you don’t want to miss the celebration of our founder, Walter P. Lomax, Jr.!Get ready! WURD’s annual Founder’s Day Gala is back and you don’t want to miss the celebration of our founder, Walter P. Lomax, Jr., M.D. It's all happening Friday, October 11 at the beautiful Mann Center. In recognition of Dr. Lomax’s powerful career as a physician, this year we will have a special focus on health and healing as we unveil our Philadelphia Black Doctors Directory. We will feature an intimate conversation with WURD President and CEO,

WURD Radio presents a live broadcast & book signing celebrating the power of youth to make change in their communities long after elections.WURD Radio invites you to join a live broadcast conversation with WURD host James Peterson, youth activist Sonia Patel Banker, Philadelphia Councilmember Isaiah Thomas and Sonali Kohli, author of the young adult nonfiction book "Don't Wait: Three Girls Who Fought for Change and Won," to discuss the future of youth activism, and how to find our movements and power after an election is over.Doors open at 4:30 pm, and the conversation will begin at 5 pm. Hakim's Bookstore

Celebrate collective economics by supporting local Black vendors and artists at our holiday marketplace!WURD Radio invites you to join us for our free signature holiday event that is expected to draw hundreds of WURD listeners and friends — The Empowerment Experience. Celebrate with us this year as we acknowledge the Kwanzaa principle of Ujamaa — cooperative economics — with Black and Brown artisans, creators, merchants and more for a holiday marketplace.Continue to check back for more details. If you are interested in being a vendor, please email sales@wurdradio.com.The day will include:Holiday marketplaceShop for jewelry, clothing, home decor, candles, skin and

Celebrate Black History Month with WURD Radio at our upcoming event, "Phenomenal Black Philly Writers: Creating Our Essential Reading ListGear up to celebrate Black History Month with WURD Radio at our upcoming event, "Phenomenal Black Philly Writers: Creating Our Essential Reading List to Survive 2025," from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Learning and Engagement Center, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia.Hear authors speak on the importance of writers, politically, historically and spiritually. Featured writers include:Author Lorene CaryPlaywright Nancy GilliamColumnist and author Solomon JonesCultural writer Tre JonesThis event will include access to the ongoing PMA exhibit, "The

WURD Radio celebrates Black women business owners with the 2025 Level Up contest, in partnership with WVON (Chicago) and KJLH (Los Angeles).WURD Radio celebrates this year's Level Up contest, in partnership with WVON (Chicago), and KJLH (Los Angeles). This year we’re continuing to amplify Black women-owned businesses who are making a difference in their communities. We thank everyone who nominated themselves or a Black woman-owned business of their choosing. We will begin the selection process of our 5 finalists and be in touch ahead of the Level Up Pitch Party competition.Be sure to join us on Tuesday, April 8, where

Celebrate cooperative economics by supporting local Black vendors and artists at our holiday marketplace!Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for WURD’s Empowerment Experience, a live event and holiday marketplace celebrating Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and community growth and hosted by Karen Taylor Bass. This year’s program features two engaging panels focused on culinary innovation and business corridor development.The day will include:Holiday marketplaceShop for jewelry, clothing, home decor, candles, skin and hair care, and much more for holiday shopping, all under one roof.A live broadcastHosted by multiple WURD Radio hostsCompelling panel discussions connected to WURD's Ready,

Fun-filled game night designed to help unwind and let loose, this holiday season!Kick off the holiday season with fun, games, and good vibes!Join WURD Radio for an unforgettable Holiday Game Night!Whether you’re a Spades master, the kingpin of bowling, if you want to bring your boo and play Taboo, or just love a good time, there’s something for everyone.What to expect:🎮 Classic and modern games for all ages🍕 Food and non-alcoholic drinks from South BowlThis is your chance to unwind, connect, and celebrate the holidays with the WURD Radio family.🎄 Grab your friends, bring your A-game, and meet us at

A Black History Month event and celebration of the legacy of the "Fifth Beatle."Join WURD Radio for our annual Black History Month signature event as we recognize the life and legacy of Billy Preston — the legendary keyboardist, bandleader, and songwriter known to many as the “Fifth Beatle.”Taking place at the Barnes Foundation on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this event offers a powerful opportunity to celebrate Black musical excellence, community, and storytelling during Black History Month.The evening features a screening of the acclaimed documentary Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It, tracing Preston’s remarkable journey from gospel prodigy to one

A Black History Month event and celebration of the legacy of the "Fifth Beatle."RESCHEDULED: Join WURD Radio for our annual Black History Month signature event as we recognize the life and legacy of Billy Preston — the legendary keyboardist, bandleader, and songwriter known to many as the “Fifth Beatle.”Taking place at the Barnes Foundation on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this event offers a powerful opportunity to celebrate Black musical excellence, community, and storytelling during Black History Month.The evening features a screening of the acclaimed documentary Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It, tracing Preston’s remarkable journey from gospel prodigy to