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Kandi Burruss joins the show. She is best known as one of the lead vocalists in the hugely successful 1990s R&B vocal group, Xscape. Kandi talks to us about her one woman show “I Do. I Did. I’m Done.”

Dyana Williams joins the show. She is the co-founder of Black Music Month. She joins us to talk about the 47th anniversary of the celebration and what it means for world culture.

Aaron Moselle is WHYY’s housing and development reporter, covering housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his recent coverage of West Philadelphia tenants pushing the mayor’s office to preserve 925 units of affordable housing and how it relates to the city’s H.O.M.E initiative. Article Link: tps://whyy.org/articles/west-philadelphia-affordable-ho...

Carol Riddick is a singer-songwriter who has graced the stages of her hometown Philadelphia, and across the globe with her extraordinary voice and presence. She is a panelist at WURD Radio’s “Beats, Flows & Neo Soul: A Celebration of Black Music Month and The Philly Music Scene” next Thursday and joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the event.

Councilwoman Kendra Brooks and the Executive Director of the Philly Black Worker Project, Brittany Alston joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the passed City Council resolution to mark the 113th anniversary of a massive dock worker strike led by Black laborer Ben Fletcher here in Philadelphia, and to share Ben Fletcher's legacy, his efforts to fight for worker power and the All Due Respect campaign.

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson to discuss in-depth Trump's deal with the IRS.

Dr. Joseph Sakran joins the show. He is a Trauma Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University & Gun Violence Survivor. June is gun violence awareness month. Data shows gun violence has been on a downward trend in recent years, however, youth gun violence has seen a sharp increase over the past decade.

Dr. Bill Link is Professor Emeritus in the History Department at the University of Florida. He is the author of numerous books, including, Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism. He joins us to talk about his Inquirer column comparing Helms and Donald Trump.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins the show. He speaks on the exonerations of three men who did decades for a murder they didn’t commit, and the details that lead to this decision.

Rev. G. Lamar Stewart joins the show. He is the founder of Taylor Made. He talks to us about hitting street corners to get jobs and resources to those who need them most.

Twin Sister Docs, Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald join the show. They talk to us about an experimental cancer drug and the Ebola outbreak in the Congo.

Latanya Morrison is the executive director of the Ahmad Butler Foundation, an organization that supports families battling pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases. On June 20th from 10a-8p, the Ahmad Butler Foundation will be hosting its Community, Health, & Help Expo at the PA Convention Center. This expo was created to bring resources, organizations, opportunities, and support direc...

Dr. Aisha Mays is the founder of Dream Youth Clinic in Oakland, California. This is a youth clinic that provides no-cost medical services, youth programs, youth leadership opportunities, and digital health education utilizing a reproductive justice framework that centers around Black girls. Dr. Mays joins the show to talk about the initiatives of Dream Youth clinic, and to talk about the importanc...

Dr. Benecia Williams is an Attending Physician at PMR Fort Worth and a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. She specializes in musculoskeletal and sports medicine, interventional spine medicine, fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, and offers advanced treatment options, including peripheral joint injections, regenerative medicine, an...

Malcolm Burnley is a staff writer for The Philadelphia Citizen who is passionate about telling overlooked stories throughout Philadelphia. He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Citizen WURD segment to discuss his recent article, "The Untouchable Sheriff". Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/untouchable-sheriff-rochelle-bilal/

Chad Lassiter is a national expert in the field of American Race Relations and former Pennsylvania Director of the PA Human Relations Commission. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his time at the PA Human Relations Commission, and his work in the fight for rights.

Gregory Payton is an African-American Vietnam veteran who overcame systemic racism in the military, severe PTSD, homelessness, and addiction to become a dedicated peace activist. He is the author of the book, Peace Warrior. In this book, Greg recounts his experiences as a young Black man drafted to serve in the Vietnam War, discussing the ways in which his experiences quickly took bad turns. Like...

Jude Husein is a Philadelphian American community leader, organizer, and strategist serving as Deputy Executive Director of PhillyBOLT. Through her work, she has helped lead initiatives that have empowered thousands of young people and community members through leadership development, civic engagement, workforce readiness, and advocacy. Prior to her current role, Jude spent several years in Pennsy...

Mike Davis is a singer, actor, writer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur from West Philadelphia. He is a participant in WURD's message in the music event on June 11th: Beats, Flows, and Neo Soul. Michael will be one of the singers at this event. Known for his versatility on screen and in music, he has appeared in numerous independent film and television projects while building a growing career as a reco...

Lorene Cary is the founder of #VoteThatJawn, a Philly initiative that aims to bring 18-year-olds and other first-time voters to the polls, and to advocate for youth safety, agency, and inclusion. #VoteThatJawn uses art, spoken word, and cultural expression to mobilize young people around voting, governance, and the issues that matter most to them. For 25 years, Lorene has taught fiction and non-fi...

Dr. Timothy Golden is a visiting Professor of Philosophy at Whitman College. He talks to us about a federal judge, who has agreed to reopen President Trump’s $10 billion case against the I.R.S.

WURD host and relationship coach Candace Johnson joins the show. She gives us her Roots Picnic recap, and we discuss her viral Instagram post about the crowds lack of energy

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Angela Rye is an award-winning host, social justice advocate, legal analyst, and CEO of IMPACT Strategies. IMPACT Strategies is a policy advocacy, social impact and racial equity firm where she creates strategic partnerships and coalitions with Capitol Hill, third part organizations and influencers to ensure society change. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Republicans' work of redistricting...

Dwight Howard is a NBA Champion, 8-time All-Star, 3-time Defensive Player of the Year, and a participant of the African American Male Wellness Agency's "Real Men Real Talk Summit" at the Community College of Philadelphia this Thursday, June 4th at 5:00 PM! He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his participation at the "Real Men Real Talk Summit", and the importance of the African American Male Wellnes...