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Tonight's Karamu with Dr. Richard Cooper
- Jun 29, 2012
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From singers to chefs, tune in!
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Intern Reflection and Farewell
- Jun 29, 2012
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Video intern Nicole reflects on her summer thus far and says farewell to the WURD audience!
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Affordable Care Act Upheld by the United States Supreme Court
- Jun 28, 2012
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What ObamaCare means for Minority Health facing the most pressing health conditions... Read more below!
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National AIDs Awareness
- Jun 27, 2012
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Get tested! Find your local testing facility with the link below!
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Supreme Court Rules Juvenile Life Sentences Unconstitutional
- Jun 25, 2012
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Today the Supreme Court announced it's decision regarding juveniles and there inability to no longer be sentenced to life without parole. Read more for details.
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Michael Jackson: The Legacy That Lives
- Jun 25, 2012
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In celebration of the third anniversary of the life of Michael Jackson, WURD presents a brief recap of the life and legacy of the king of pop icon.
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Philadelphia: The City Of Brotherly Love
- Jun 25, 2012
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It's been a violent start to the first summer weekend as 12 people were shot, and 4 people were pronounced dead as a result. In an effort to make the streets safer, a "Gun Buy Back Program" has been initiated in order to help make the...
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Politico suspends black reporter for saying Romney more comfortable around white people
- Jun 22, 2012
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Was the reporter being racially insensitive, or was he doing his job of reporting the truth?
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Why Is One of Philly’s Greatest Teachers Being Ignored?
- Jun 22, 2012
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Without Edward Robinson, you might think Hippocrates was the father of medicine. via Philly Post
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How to beat the heat this summer!
- Jun 20, 2012
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Today is the first day or summer, here are some tips to beat the scorching summer heat!
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Microsoft Releases New Tablet
- Jun 20, 2012
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Microsoft unveils its new 'Surface' tablet, set to be an apple ipad competitor. By: WURD interns Desiree Fritz and Bria Bennett
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Khalil Wimes Update
- Jun 19, 2012
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In a story of child abuse, could it have been prevented?
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- Jun 19, 2012
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The cure for low test scores has already been discovered. So why aren’t we using it? By: Attorney Michael Coard via Phillypost.com
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Happy Juneteeth
- Jun 19, 2012
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June 19th, a day of African-American freedom, alongside the celebration of the more popular American independence day...
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Rodney King, the unlikely hero
- Jun 18, 2012
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His trials and tribulations are highlighted... By: Desiree Fritz and Eric Turner
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Black Music Month Documentary
- Jun 14, 2012
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Host Stephanie Renee teamed up with Mike Dennis of ReelBlack, Inc. to highlight some of Philadelphia's past and present music!
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Karamu Friday Guests and Events
- Jun 14, 2012
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Dr. Cooper's Karamu Friday, guests and events for June 15th, 2012!
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WURD Speaks: Generation Next Recap
- Jun 14, 2012
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We teamed up with Philly360.com and the Philadelphia Recording Academy Chapter to bring you a celebration of black music, paying tribute to the past and making room for the present. We can definitely all agree that we are in a digital...
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Eye on Education with Tom Knudson
- Jun 13, 2012
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Bill Anderson interviews Tom Knudson, Philadelphia School District Interim Superintendent.
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Odunde Festival 2012!
- Jun 11, 2012
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Pictures and commentary on the 2012 Odunde Festival!
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Police: 1 dead after gunfire erupts at Piazza at Schmidt's
- Jun 11, 2012
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Everyone's favorite burger place is in the hot seat when a shooting broke out in the restaurant over a small argument...
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WURD Releases New APP for Iphone/Android Users
- Jun 11, 2012
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We just released a new app!
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2012 Presidential Election: Attacking Today’s Key Issues
- Jun 06, 2012
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WURD Intern Eric Turner reports on national politics!
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A Teva plant for Northeast Philadelphia now seems uncertain
- Jun 05, 2012
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"Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.’s plans to build a facility in Northeast Philadelphia now appear uncertain, as the drugmaker goes through tumultuous change at the top of its global organization." via Philly.com
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