WURD Radio

Phillip Fitzgerald is the new Chief Impact Officer at the Philadelphia Foundation, a leading driver of philanthropic impact in the Greater Philadelphia region for over a century. Founded in 1918, it’s one of the first community foundations in the nation.

Philip joins the show to talk about his background & experience, what Philadelphia Foundation’s mission is, the programs they offer, how folks can further connect with the Philadelphia Foundation, and what economic mobility truly is.

NSangou Jikam is an artist, playwright, curator, rapper, and cultural convener. His theater credits include Syncing Ink (Flea Theater/Alley Theatre), Henry V (Classical Theatre of Harlem), Hands Up: 7 Plays/7 Testimonials (Nation Black Theater), and Deep Azure (Congo Square Theatre Company). He is the director of the play, “Deep Azure”, written by Chadwick A. Boseman. “Deep Azure” is inspired by the true events of Howard University student, Prince Jones. Deep Azure is aprt of a fundraising event at Howard University.

NSangou joins the show to talk about this fundraising event at Howard, Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, and will further delve into the context of Deep Azur.

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 The Philadelphia Inquirer Laying Off a portion of its staff, a new chemical that has infiltrated Philadelphia's fentanyl supply, and to discuss a recent setback for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

Dr. Jabari Evans is an Assistant Professor of Race and Media in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and College of Information and Communications at the University of South Carolina. He joins Dr. Peterson for the Tuesday teach-in segment to discuss the urban culture in Chicago, his forthcoming book project, "Hip Hop Civics," and more.

Andrew Busch joins the show. He is Director of Media Relations for SEPTA. Andrew talks to us about security following the shooting of a 15 year old on a SEPTA bus. As well as how SEPTA plans to handle the increased passenger traffic this summer.

Kenyatta James joins the show. He is the Deputy Executive Director at the Economy League. With 52% of Philadelphians own their homes, including 48% of Black Philadelphians. He joins us to talk about the Fair City Challenge

Tim Gordon is Publisher for TheFilmGordon, WETA's Around Town critic, Film Capo of WAFCA and host of the BIG show, Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon. Tim talks to us about the many reasons why Disney’s Snow White is struggling at the box office, and it’s not exactly what you think

Kenyatta James is an entrepreneur, community organizer who brings 8 years of Human Centered Design experience to the Economy League, a program which seeks to connect Black & Brown real estate, and construction companies with government and anchor institution jobs.

He joined Dr. Peterson to talk about the Economy League’s PAGE Initiatives (Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity), and the connection they have with institutions such as Penn and PECO with local Black & Brown-owned construction firms.

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Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/development-for-good-constructing-opportunity-with-blane-stoddart/

Macollvie Neel of the Haitian Times joins Dr. Peterson to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to take away the legal status of immigrants and her updates on what is happening in Haiti.

Sabrina Umstead Smith, from STUS Services LLC joins the show. With over 10 years of experience as a Manager and Executive Assistant, Sabrina uses her skills to assist solopreneurs, small business professionals, executive coaches, financial advisors, and small nonprofits in getting things done.