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WURD featured in Philly Inquirer
- Jan 03, 2012
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Check out a video and article on WURD about the uphill battle of Black talk radio.
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- Jan 03, 2012
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In an attempt to bring home votes in the close of Tuesdays Iowa Caucus, Rick Santorum makes stereotypes about African Americans and inkind benefits in efforts to make an arguement on government spending.
btnIt's the Shoe
- Dec 27, 2011
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Would you stand hours outside awaiting the opening of a retail store for a “rare” luxury fashion product? From Seattle to Atlanta, across the nation shoppers stampeded retail stores in efforts to buy $200 shoes. By: Kyle Morris
btnPhilly D.A. urges victims to speak up
- Dec 23, 2011
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In the wake of another molesation case appearing, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams urges victims and parents to call police and report their incidents. By: Eric Nixon
btnBlacks contribute $1 trillion to the American Economy
- Dec 22, 2011
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In the spirit of Holiday Shopping, Nielson releases a study about the power of African American consumerism. According to the study, if "African Americans had its own country, they'd be the 16th largest economy in the world."
btnPayroll taxes for Christmas
- Dec 22, 2011
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In a beleagured economy and seemingly more painful during the holidays, President Obama urges House Republicans to sign on to a two-month extension of Social Security payroll taxes and unemployment insurance benefits.
btnToday's "Real Deal"
- Dec 21, 2011
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We have the articles of subjects covered on today's segment on "The Real Deal w/ Fatimah Ali". Information on the jobless rate, Stay informed!
btnHot topics of the Morning
- Dec 21, 2011
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Here are the topics from this morning's "Wake up with Bill" Segments. From info on the "clean up" of Philadelphia Streets to comments regarding the assassination of the First Family.
btnNo Grant for Universal Companies
- Dec 20, 2011
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In an attempt to make promise nieghborhood in South Philadelphia permanent amongst federal officials, Universal Companies submitted federal grant which could provide up to five million dallors in a first year grant for it's highschool...
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- Dec 13, 2011
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In a opinion editorial in The Nation, writer suggests that racial progress differs amongst African-Americans Whites, and even Latinos.
btnOprah's New Focus Group
- Dec 12, 2011
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Is going to start focusing on African Americans for a boost of success? With the network's low ratings, the president of the company is taking a different direction for rating accumulation.
btnPlan B
- Dec 08, 2011
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US Health Department Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA to prohibit Plan B pill from girls under 17.
btnShould Civil Rights be connected to anti abortion legislation?
- Dec 07, 2011
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Civil Rights groups are angered by Frederick Douglass and Susan B Anthony's names being a part of an anti abortion bill.
btnMumia Ruling
- Dec 07, 2011
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Philadelphia DA Seth Williams is expected to announce Wednesday whether or not he will challenge a recent court ruling in the Mumia Abu Jamal case.
btnNo Santa Claus?
- Dec 06, 2011
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How's this for teacher tuesdays: Teacher in New York tells students, Santa isn't real. While another student is suspended for calling teacher "cute." What are the limits?
btnSandusky breaks his silence
- Dec 05, 2011
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Sandusky finally speaks to defend himself against the allegations of sexual actions with young boys. Why has he waited so late to defend this accusation? What could Sandusky possibly say to defend his career?
btnCain, Toast Before Christmas?
- Dec 05, 2011
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Herman Cain announced on Saurday, December 3 his withdrawl from the GOP Republican nomination . Quick to save face, removing himself out of the race after multiple women surfaced with alleged love affairs, next on the political task...
btnThis Week in Review
- Dec 02, 2011
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On air and in the community, our Kwanzaa360 initaitive continues as we highlight and focus on Ujima, meaning collective work and responsibility this week. By: Melissa Henderson
btnFAMU Student Dies from Alleged Hazing
- Dec 02, 2011
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Say it back! Another death caused by hazing? By: Melissa Henderson
btnThis Week in Review
- Nov 18, 2011
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Appearances by author Randal Robinson and Rev. Jesse Jackson all graced and bestowed knowledge on the WURD listening audience. Plus, an exciting City Council Hearing happened this Thursday. By: Melissa Henderson
btnElection Results
- Nov 10, 2011
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The votes are counted and the results speak for themselves. Mayor Michael Nutter wins with over ninety percent of the votes, prevailing Republican Candidate Karen Brown by a 3-1 ratio. Independent Candidate Diop 'Wali' Rahran only...
btnA Case of Don't Ask, Don't tell?
- Nov 10, 2011
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As the days go on, the Penn State scandal gets deeper in irresponsibility. Many question the morality and leadership of Penn State as an institution. After the most winning-est coach Joe Paterno was fired yesterday for hisfailure to...
btnFrom Zuccotti Park to Lafayette Park
- Nov 10, 2011
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On Wednesday November 9 Occupy Wall Street Protesters will be walking from their home camp ground Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Park, to Lafayette Park in Washington DC, which is directly north of the White House.
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WURD & WHYY Partner on new initiative “In the Gap”
- Aug 22, 2011
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In the Gap is a news and dialogue series from 900AM-WURD and WHYY. The health of blacks in Southeastern Pennsylvania is poorer than the health of whites across many measures including cancer, diabetes and kidney disease. Experts aren't...
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