WURD Black History Month Live Broadcast

118-128 North Broad Street,Philadelphia PA 19102

24 February, 2022

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Meet PAFA's new president, and hear from Wake Up With WURD host Solomon Jones about his new book, "Ten Lives, Ten Demands." Join WURD Radio on Thursday, Feb. 24 for a special Black History Month Live Broadcast at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The evening will kick off at 4 p.m. with a conversation featuring Nick Taliaferro and Eric Pryor, PAFA’s first African American president in its 217-year history. At 5:30 p.m., join WURD president and CEO Sara Lomax-Reese and Wake Up With WURD host Solomon Jones for a conversation exploring Solomon’s new book, "Ten Lives, Ten Demands." If you’re not a forWURD member, you can join or renew your membership on site at the sustaining membership level and receive an autographed copy of Solomon’s book. And, throughout the evening, you can experience PAFA by browsing the museum exhibits featuring several African American artists and printmakers. You will need to show your vaccination card and ID for admission, and masks are required. Space is limited -- RSVP by Feb. 21. WURD ​(96.1FM | 900AM | @onwurd | wurdradio.com | WURD App​) is the only African American owned talk radio station in Pennsylvania and one of only three in the country. Since 2003, WURD has served as the heartbeat of Philadelphia’s Black community, providing an interactive format to educate, enlighten and empower. More information is found at www.wurdradio.com or by following @onWURD.