Leslie Patterson-Tyler is the Vice President of Partnerships & Communications for Ensemble Arts & The Philadelphia Orchestra. On January 19th, the Philadelphia Orchestra will present its 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. free tribute concert. It will out take place at 3:00 PM in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Leslie joins the show to further talk about the context behind the orchestra's upcoming MLK Tribute Concert on Jan. 19.

Pamgrace Gachenge is a seasoned health advocate and founder of DiscoverU Health, a health organization whose mission is to bridge the gap between access, care, and quality of life, empowering adults to stay healthier, longer, through personalized, technology-driven, and compassionate care.

Pamgrace joins the show to further discuss the initiatives of DiscoverU Health, the main things people need to be aware of in terms of their long term health, and much more.

Christina Carrega is a Criminal Justice Reporter for Capital B News, an award winning journalist, and an Adjunct Professor at New York University’s American Journalism Online Graduate Program. She also covers the Department of Justice for CNN.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss her recent coverage of Delrawn Small's family seeking accountability 9 years after the NYPD killing.

Article link: https://capitalbnews.org/delrawn-small-nypd-killing-delayed-trial/

Dr. Carrie Rowe is the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, where she provides guidance and oversight to partners in the pre-K - 12 field on topics ranging from structured literacy, education stability, workforce needs, teacher recruitment and retention, and student mental health and well being.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the PA school assessment results, boosting funding for PA public libraries, structured literacy and the state childhood funding being lost.

Ernest Owens is an author, President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, and the host of WURD Radio’s “On The Record with Ernest Owens”.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Trump's threat to use the Insurrection Act, the "Performative Outrage: How Manufactured Fury Undermines Local Government and Public Service" book, and Philadelphia leaders condemning ICE arrests at courthouses.

Melanie Burney joins the show. She is a writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Vice President of NABJ Philly. Melanie talks to us about "Never Too Old"- Reflections from attending William Burney's College Graduation nearly 50 Years after Dropping Out.

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment to discuss ICE, the U.S. troops being evacuated from the Middle East, and the lack of Black players in baseball.

WURD Radio host Solomon Jones joined Dr. Peterson to discuss about continuing the Building The Black Agenda with the “Higher Learning” fundraiser tomorrow during “Wake Up With WURD”.

David Singer is an internationally acclaimed musician, and the author of the memoir, From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. This memoir chronicles David’s dramatic contrasts in his life, from performing at the White House to driving a taxi in New York City, and his journey from hardship to musical success, his abusive childhood, highlighting themes of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of art.

David’s musical performances include performing at the White House for President Jimmy Carter and later, for President Bill Clinton, and as a guest artist with the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society and chamber music concerts with Yehudi Menuhin, Yo-Yo Ma, Rudolf Serkin, and members of the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets.

David joins the show to further discuss the context of his memoir, and to talk about his journey as a musician.

Camille Capers is an actress who is starring in a new play, CLUE Live On Stage! The stage play--- based on the fan-favorite 1985 film and inspired by the Hasbro board game-- is a lighthearted murder-mystery featuring slapstick comedy with fast-paced physical humor. In the play, Camille is playing the role of Miss Scarlet, a prominent character in the Clue franchise, first introduced in the 1949 edition of the original board game. Miss Scarlet is one of the playable characters and one of the primary suspects in the game.

Camille joins the show to further talk about the plot of CLUE, and to further discuss her role in the play.