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.

Dr. Monica Taylor, who was sworn in for her first term in January 2020, is the first African American elected to Delaware County Council.

With Delaware County’s current teacher shortage, lifelong educator and past Upper Darby School Board member, Dr. Taylor is addressing this immediate concern with a dual-enrollment program that allows Delaware County high school students to take college credits, putting them on a path toward a degree in education.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Delaware County’s teacher pipeline program, the area's tax increase, new countywide 911 communication system, cold blue resources in the county, and share an update on the Crozer Health System.

Dan Herman is the Associate Director for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress. Some of Mr. Herman’s expertise lies in restoring social trust in democracy, foreign policy, government reforms and government transparency.

He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment to discuss the Department of Homeland Security funding battle in Congress, why it’s important and why now.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel checks in on criminal justice in Philly, and gives us the latest update on Keon King as he faces trail for the Kada Scott Murder.

Julia Cadwallender is the Managing Director for Read By 4th. Quibila Divine is the former Director of Parent, Family and Community Engagement for the School District of Philadelphia. They all joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Philly Reads segment to discuss empowering parents as advocates for literacy.

Freedom Journeys is a bold, yearlong initiative from WURD Radio celebrating 250 extraordinary Black Philadelphians—past and present—as America approaches its 250th anniversary. New audio and video stories air throughout the day on WURD Radio and across our digital platforms.

Learn more, listen, and support the project at

� https://wurdradio.com/freedomjourneys

Freedom Journeys is a bold, yearlong initiative from WURD Radio celebrating 250 extraordinary Black Philadelphians—past and present—as America approaches its 250th anniversary. New audio and video stories air throughout the day on WURD Radio and across our digital platforms.

Learn more, listen, and support the project at

� https://wurdradio.com/freedomjourneys

Freedom Journeys is a bold, yearlong initiative from WURD Radio celebrating 250 extraordinary Black Philadelphians—past and present—as America approaches its 250th anniversary. New audio and video stories air throughout the day on WURD Radio and across our digital platforms.

Learn more, listen, and support the project at

� https://wurdradio.com/freedomjourneys

Freedom Journeys is a bold, yearlong initiative from WURD Radio celebrating 250 extraordinary Black Philadelphians—past and present—as America approaches its 250th anniversary. New audio and video stories air throughout the day on WURD Radio and across our digital platforms.

Learn more, listen, and support the project at

� https://wurdradio.com/freedomjourneys