Kevin Mincey is managing partner of the law firm, Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross. He is representing Jerome Richardson, a graduation senior from Temple University, who was arrested for his participation in Don Lemon's coverage of the St. Paul's anti-ICE protest.

Attorney Rachel Lopez is the Barrack Chair of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. She has been recognized for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of human rights, participatory law and restorative justice; and transforms legal systems through scholarship that centers the lived experiences of those directly impacted by injustice.

She joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Tuesday Teach-in segment to discuss her courses on human rights advocacy, public interest law and criminal law, and the Participation Law Fund.

WURD Radio's Radio Courtroom host Michael Coard is a Criminal Defense Attorney and Activist. He has more than 15 years of trial experience, and as many years in his work to break barriers that discriminate and disenfranchise citizens in the African American Community.

He joined Dr. Peterson to celebrate Black History Month discussing the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition's "Rally To Restore Truth" on 6th & Market Street to restore the President's House Slavery Memorial, Carter G. Woodson, and the Congressional Black Caucus.

Aallyah Wright is the Rural Issues Reporter for Capital B News. Her reporting explores the issues that matter most while celebrating culture and joy. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the launch of "Fear Of God", and it's mission to give back to the city of Clarksdale, Mississippi, where the movie "Sinners" is based from.

M.E. Torrey is the author of the novel, Fox Creek. This book explores the lived experiences of enslaved people in America, blending research with powerful storytelling. Torrey, who has spent years researching plantation records, slave narratives, and diaries of both the oppressed and the oppressors, renders a narrative that is at once harrowing, compassionate, and morally urgent.

M.E. joins the show to further talk about the context of her book, and to also discuss what she discovered to be so shocking in the course of her research.

Nijiama (Naj-uh-muh) Smalls is the author of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds. In this book, Nijiama shares her personal journey of uncovering the origin of black girl trauma while also addressing the ongoing process of healing and recovery from emotional wounds caused by past hurts.

Nijiama Smalls is also the Founder and CEO of The Black Girl Healing Project,

which is the premier virtual space for the healing of Black women and families. The mission is to move Black women and girls from crisis to excellence by removing the barriers to therapeutic services while making healing accessible for

all.

Nijiama joins the show to further talk about the context of The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, as well as The Black Girl Healing Project.

Justin Myers is the executive director of the Blue Leadership Collaborative (BLC). The Blue Leadership Collaborative recruits, trains, and supports diverse campaign managers to lead competitive Democratic races at every level. Through intensive training, one-on-one coaching, and long-term career development, BLC builds the leadership pipeline essential for sustained Democratic success. BLC recently announced its official relaunch as an independent organization with a dedicated political action committee (PAC).

Justin joins the show to talk about BLC's relaunch, how BLC is empowering Black leaders, BLC's model, and their strategy for 2026.

Dr. Tony Watlington is the Superintendent of the Philadelphia School District, the nation’s 8th largest school district with nearly 200,000 students.. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss a recent facilities plan that could close schools and co-locating academic programs.

Lady Alma is a Philadelphia songstress, who for over 2 decades has been heralded worldwide as the heart and soul of the city’s House music scene and her dynamic live shows. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss her upcoming show at The Fallser Club this Saturday, February 7th, her notable music career, and the Philadelphia arts scene.

Philosophy Professor Dr. Tim Golden weighs in on the removal of the slavery memorial, and what happens when history is ignored.