Dr. Darrin Anderson is the president and CEO of The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia. This organization empowers Black Americans and other historically underserved communities to achieve social equity, economic independence, civic power, and full civil rights.

On June 12th, ULGP marked the official construction launch of its new Center for Well-Being and headquarters with a "Framing the Future" groundbreaking ceremony in West Philadelphia. The $8 million project, located at 5616 Chestnut St., will transform a long-vacant building into a permanent community hub designed to expand access to essential services and economic mobility resources for residents and families. Once complete, the Center for Well-Being will bring free health care for the uninsured, workforce development, housing support, entrepreneurship services, youth programming, reentry resources, and other support services together in one accessible, community-based location.

In Fall 2026, it will launch a new initiative, the State of Black Greater Philadelphia. This is a report card and a roadmap for our region, looking honestly at how Black Philadelphia is really doing when it comes to jobs, money, housing, schools, and health.

Dr. Anderson joined the show to talk about ULGP breaking ground on a new $8 Million Center for Well-Being, and their new “State of Black Greater Philadelphia” initiative.

Linn Washington Jr., is a Professor of Journalism at Temple, where he is a co-founder of the award-winning Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab. He joins us to talk about the Justice Department working to stop reparations, and re-imprison Black men.

Dr. Zenobia Story joins the show. She is principal of Global Leadership Academy Southwest, which was voted for charter nonrenewal last week by the Philadelphia School Board.

Candace Johnson and Renee Washington guest hosted the special Fifa World Cup coverage of Evening WURDs discussing the Fifa fan fest and the differences in how Black players are described compared to White players by broadcasters.

Candace Johnson and Renee Washington guest hosted the special Fifa World Cup coverage on Evening WURDs. They discussed Love Island, and they were joined by Amari to discuss the game between France and Iraq, and why he is rooting for France.

Candace Johnson and Renee Washington guest hosted the special Fifa World Cup coverage of Evening WURDs discussing how the World Cup works and how it brings together a community.

John Graham is the Founder of Upfront Martial Technologies Incorporated. He joined guest host Candace Johnson to discuss dating hydration.

Golan Perry, from Strangelove's Beer Bar, joined guest host Candace Johnson to discuss how Strangelove's is thriving during the world cup, what it has to offer, and discuss what his cheesesteak order would be.

Viviane is an Esthetician at Viviane Aires Skin Wellness Facial Studio. She joined guest host Candace Johnson to discuss how to maintain melanin glow all summer long.

Dan Krewson is the Senior Vice President Director of Commercial and Business Banking at TruMark Credit Union. He joined guest host Candace Johnson for this week's Ready, Set, Grow segment to make sure small business owners and entrepreneurs are ready for the influx of tourists coming to Philadelphia by discussing financial readiness, leveraging opportunity, and planning for long term.