
Race & Ethnicity
WURD Radio celebrates 20 years of broadcasting the many voices of Philadelphia’s Black community
Founded by Walter Lomax Jr. and run by his daughter, Sara Lomax, the station has a lot planned for the future.
1 year ago
Philadelphia ballroom scene takes center stage in new Gayborhood mural
The massive mural sits on 13th street between Pine and Spruce Streets.
1 year ago
MLS suspends Union’s Kai Wagner for 3 games for violating league’s anti-discrimination policy
MLS said Wagner acknowledged wrongdoing during its investigation.
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شيريل باركر تنتمي إلى طبقة متنامية تضمّ نساء من ذوات البشرة السوداء انتُخِبنَ لمناصب رفيعة المستوى
شهد القرن الماضي إحراز النساء ذوات البشرة السوداء تقدّمًا نحو مناصب سياسية رفيعة المستوى بأعداد قياسية.
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Cherelle Parker hopes to join growing class of Black women elected to higher office
Black women have been advancing to higher political offices in record numbers over the last decade.
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Design for Philly’s new Harriet Tubman statue unveiled
The statue shows the fierce abolitionist and former slave as a reverent warrior for liberation.
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Listen 1:12The Native American Advancement Corporation purchased 63 acres in Salem County to preserve and teach about Lenape people.
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Listen 6:45‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81
Roundtree was considered as the “first Black action hero.”
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The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns
The federal agency says it is proposing a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair straighteners and smoothers, which have been linked to increased cancer risks.
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Hundreds of Philly high school students walk out of class to march in support of Palestinians
“I have to say something,” one student said. “I have to use my voice.”
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For the second time this year, vandals have targeted the Newark area museum’s African American History Trail, this time with racist graffiti.
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Listen 1:22Thousands ‘March For Israel’ in Philadelphia, vowing the nation will defeat Hamas
As thousands united in supporting the nation, speakers offered prayers for those engaged in combat, taken hostage, and for Israel’s “right to defend itself.”
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Breakout sessions will cover topics including mental health, paying for college, and self-marketing for job applications.
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Amna Nawaz on working with Ted Koppel, covering wars, co-anchoring the PBS NewsHour, balancing work and family and role of journalism in our contentious times.
Air Date: October 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 42:59Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started
In Muslim communities across the world, worshippers gathered at mosques for their first Friday prayers since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting the latest war.
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