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Chandler Hall is the Associate Director of Gun Violence Prevention at the Center for American Progress.

Before joining the Center for American Progress, Mr. Hall worked for the University of Chicago Urban Labs, researching the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in violence prevention programs.

He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment on Evening WURDs to unpack the 2024 FBI crime data that was released last week.

Attorney Keir Bradford-Grey is the Head of Marrone Law Firm’s Civil Rights Litigation Department. Utilizing the depth of experience she earned as a trial attorney, Ms. Bradford-Grey provides an in-depth legal perspective to help resolve complex cases. Drawing on her former role as Chief Defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, Keir Bradford-Grey applies her skills of strategic process and negotiation to champion her clients for fair and equitable outcomes.

She joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the unlawful discrimination memo sent to all federal agencies from the Washington DC Attorney General.

Antoinette Morris-Turner is the President of the PA Professional Image Alliance: an organization that was formed as a direct result of the pandemic’s devastating impact on black and brown businesses in the personal care industries of Cosmetology, Barbering, and Beauty. PPIA is an alliance of over 150 hair salons, barbershops, and beauty professionals in the Philadelphia region and across the state

Antoinette joins the show to talk about a "Black Business BBQ” PPIA is having on Sunday, August 24th from 2pm-6pm @ Belmont Grove in Philadelphia. This event offers an opportunity for individuals in the beauty industry to network, enjoy good food, and good vibes!

Katrina Pratt-Roebuck is the founder and CEO of "Uplifme": a national resource hub that posts information on resources and events that address the social drivers of health. The site provides real-time information on available resources, in a consumable format, for both people who need resources and social service professionals seeking resources for the people that they serve.

Katrina joins the show to talk about a series of free backpack and school supply giveaways this August. Uplifme is partnering with grassroots organizers, churches, and nonprofits to give students and families the tools they need to start the academic year strong.

Dr. Terence Lester is an author, scholar, community activist and Founder & Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, which is a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about poverty, homelessness and on community mobilization.

Dr. Lester also serves as the Director of Public Policy and Social Change and as a professor at the HBCU, Simmons College of Kentucky.

He joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about his new book “From Dropout To Doctorate: Breaking The Chains of Educational Justice”.

Lawyer and critical race theorist Dr. Tim Golden joins the show. He talks to us about the Trump administration’s battle with the courts and a possible constitutional crisis

Author LaShawn Harris joins the show. She talks to us about her new book: "Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing That Galvanized New York City".

As students prepare to return to school, Alyssa Weinfurter of "Valley Youth House" joins the show. She talks to us about helping students experiencing homelessness.

Arlene A. McGruder joins the show. She is an Actress, Writer, Comedian, & Producer. Arlene shares with us how to stay true to yourself in an industry full of replicas.

Rahmo Abdi, Director of Organizing and Campaigns at partnership for the Advancement of New Americans and Jennifer Joseph, Senior Pastor at Zion Community Church discuss the plight of African and Caribbean immigrants facing Trump's ICE immigration forces, the sense of terror and fear in Black immigrant communities, and how we can fight back.