For black folks in Philly, this election and this pit stop of a convention on the way to November are, of course, “relevant,” says beloved WDAS-FM daily DJ Patty Jackson. “But it feels like we are watching a show. I just hope people come out and vote.” Barbara Grant, a Philadelphia media strategist and journalist […]
900AM-WURD today announced changes to its on-air lineup and weekday schedule, as well as major plans to expand its reach as a multimedia enterprise. The changes are part of a phased plan to update WURD’s overall soundprint and programming approach, and extend its global reach as a curator-source of content supporting progressive Black thought and […]
Dr. Lomax passes away on the day the station celebrates ten years of service to the community… “At the family’s request, [the] 10th Anniversary Celebration at the African American Museum in Philadelphia will take place as planned. We will enthusiastically celebrate not only WURDs’ 10th anniversary milestone, but also Dr. Lomax’s amazing life and legacy.” […]
My mom gave me a book of Malcolm X speeches. She also bought me Public Enemy and N.W.A. … From the MSNBC article “How my white mother shaped me into a black man” by ALBERT L. BUTLERI am an avid watcher of Melissa Harris-Perry, so I was not at all surprised–and was quite pleased–when host Melissa […]
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