Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Acel Moore spent 43 years at the The Philadelphia Inquirer, breaking stories and opening doors for Black journalists nationwide. A founder of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and mentor to generations of reporters, Moore believed progress required determination—and moving forward together.

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Emma Garcia leads El Tecolote in the newsroom’s video storytelling, producing social-first news and information that centers San Francisco’s Latinx communities. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the legacy of Cesar Chavez's civil rights movement, and how the community is responding to the recent news about Mr. Chavez.

Dr. Ann Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reflection Point. She joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Evening Stories segment to discuss a short poem written by Paul Robeson.

At Temple Health, improving health starts with meeting people where they are listening first, building strong partnerships with local organizations, and creating programs that reflect real needs. That commitment is on full display at the soon to open Sullivan Community Impact Center in North Philadelphia, where care, opportunity, and community connection come together in one welcoming space.

For this month’s Temple University Health System segment, we are hearing from Nina O’Connor from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, and Reverend Michael Major, the Senior Director of Called to Serve CDC to discuss the opening of the Sullivan Community Impact Center at Broad and Venango Streets this April to bring new programs of health and wellness support to the community.

Tanesha Trippett is the CEO and Owner of Brotherly Grub Food Truck and Jacobs Catering and Restaurant.

Ms. Trippett’s expertise, dedication and culinary talents have earned her contracts with prestigious organizations such as the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss her culinary businesses, and the infamous brisket cheesesteak.

Robin Bush is the President of the Links incorporated, Delaware Valley Chapter. Zakiya Black Barnett is the President of The Links Incorporated, Philadelphia Chapter. They joined Dr. Peterson to discuss this Saturday’s Black Family Wellness Expo at ENON Tabernacle Church from 10AM - 2PM.

Kylan Watson joins the show. He is a Sports Blogger & General Assignment Reporter for the Philadelphia Tribune. We talk March Madness, the Philadelphia Eagles and more.

Comedian Roy Woods Jr. joins the show. He talks to us about his up coming show in Jersey and what we can look forward to.

Kiea Hutty is the Business banking relationship manager with Bank of America. Iola Harper is the Executive Director of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center. On this edition of WURD on Business, we speak with Brooke Diggs, owner of BBs Banana Pudding and More, LLC.

Anna Rose Childress, PhD, is an Research Professor of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and directs a research lab studying how the brain responds to drug “reminder” cues that trigger craving -- and what those responses can tell us about addiction and relapse.