Dr. Nicole Mason is the president & CEO of Future Forward Women: a new initiative created to build women’s power and influence in the U.S. They unite, convene, and support catalytic leaders, organizations, and changemakers committed to driving lasting change in the lives of women, girls, and families.

Dr. Mason joins the show to talk about the gender wealth gap that exists in America, and how women can go about navigating it.

https://futureforwardwomen.org/

Kyle Ross from Center for American Progress joins Dr. Peterson to discuss Congressional Republicans’ attempt to cut funding for SNAP via the budget reconciliation bill, and the devastating impact this would have on families.

Kelle Rozell was named one of Forbes 50 Most Entrepreneurial CMOs in 2022, and has spent time as a Chief Marketing & Storytelling Officer with racial justice organization Color of Change, building narrative power for racial justice, creating tools to hold corporations accountable, and elevating Black voices and communities. Today, Ms. Rozell consults brands at the intersection of culture and social impact & continues to evolve the black consumer platform: Black Dollar Index.

She joins Dr. Peterson Evening WURDs to discuss companies and their DEI data.

City Commissioner Chairman Omar Sabir who was sworn into this position on January 6, 2022 joins Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss Election deadlines, the voting process, and what offices are on the ballot.

Ockimey, a representative from the Philly City Repair Project joined P.O.C to talk about the 7th annual Philly Village Building Convergence. This community-driven event activates over a dozen green spaces across the city and features live music, workshops, food, and culture. It’s a celebration of sustainable, people powered urban transformation in Philly’s neighborhoods.

Mae Axelrod, Director of Communications at The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, joined P.O.C to talk about how nature, art, and education intersect in Northwest Philly. With 365 acres of natural beauty, events like TERRA are helping urban communities reconnect with the land while honoring Indigenous roots. Explore how the Center is bridging gaps between culture, community, and conservation.

George Fatheree joins the show. He is founder of the Black Land Loss Narrative Archive Project ...a nonprofit initiative dedicated to collecting, preserving and amplifying the overlooked stories of Black land loss in America

Emmy-winning producer and director Lisa Cortes joins the show. NBC News Studios has a new, three-part docu-series titled “Murder Has Two Faces” which begins streaming tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6, only on Hulu. The show is from Emmy-winning producer and director Lisa Cortes and is hosted by co-anchor of “Good Morning America” Robin Roberts

Dr. James Peterson joins the show. We recount the DA debate between Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan, which took place live on Evening WURDs

Shawn Johnson is a reentry citizen, he joins Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to share his story with the WURD audience.