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Saleemah McNeil joins the show. She is a reproductive psychotherapist. Saleemah talks to us about mental wellness for black women, dealing with trauma from pregnancy and childbirth.

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 joins Dr. Peterson to discuss local cases she is currently working on, and whether or not federal efforts are impacting criminal justice reform movements.

Chris Norwood joins Dr. Peterson for the weekly Critical Commentary with Chris Norwood segment on Evening WURDs to discuss the mayor, Penn Relays, and more.

Kelly Davis is an experienced strategist, scholar, and author leading groundbreaking initiatives dedicated to racial and gender justice. As a current Soros Justice Fellow, Ms. Davis focuses on the lives of pregnant people who are incarcerated to inform and advance broader policy-based agendas focusing on gender-based violence, reproductive justice, and criminal justice reform.

As a gender justice scholar, Kelly Davis wrote the “Black Mamas Matter” Philadelphia Citizen article urging us to do better during Black Maternal Week. She joins Dr. Peterson for the Citizen WURD segment on Evening WURDs to discuss more about her article.

Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/guest-commentary-black-mamas-matter/

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to talk about Eagles Star Receiver AJ Brown, and his car recently getting stolen. He also talks about Pa Governor, Josh Shapiro, potentially being a presidential candidate in 2028, AI-powered camera systems being deployed across Philadelphia to catch traffic rule-breakers, and more.

Kathia Woods is a regular entertainment correspondent on Reality Check. She is a Philadelphia Tribune contributor and an entertainment reporter with her own show, "Cup of Soul Show" on YouTube.

Kathia joins the show to talk about Ryan Coogler's most recent box office movie, "Sinners, and the success the film has had thus far, as well as some hidden references in the movie.

Sean Vereen is the President & CEO of “Heights Philadelphia”: an organization that is dedicated to giving young people, especially Black, Latino, and first-generation-to-college students from low-income communities, real educational and professional opportunities post high school graduation.

Sean joins the show to talk about what Heights Philadelphia is, and to further discuss its initiatives. He also goes into what economic mobility is, and how it applies to the futures of students in Philadelphia.

Brian Vines is the Deputy Editor for Consumer Reports an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. In his role at Consumer Reports, Brian examines inequities in the marketplace, in an effort to ensure fairness for consumers.

Brian joins the show to talk about how Black people can better take care of their bodies to prevent contracting various skin cancers.

Kimberly Seals-Allers joins the show. She is the Author & Founder of 'Irth App', and tells us how it can serve as and advocate for maternal care.

Two fierce advocates for birth justice and maternal care join the show. Nia Nchami, a certified doula and Workforce Development Program Manager at Maternity Care Coalition, and Jamiylah Miller, Program Manager of Doula Services and Community Initiatives with the Montco Mamas program at MCC.