Morgan Lloyd serves as the Programming Coordinator at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP). Chef Careda Matthews is the owner of the restaurants “Yo Mama’s Kitchen” (​​at 1459 N. 52nd), and “Careda’s Caribbean Cuisine” inside the Reading Terminal Market. Morgan joins the show to talk about AAMP’s programming for Kwanzaa. Their programming will begin on Dec. 26th and end on Jan. 1st. It includes music, cooking demonstrations, and more. Careda will be a part of the cooking demonstration, as she will be giving one at Careda’s Caribbean Cuisine on Dec. 27th. She further discusses what that demonstration will entail.

Love & Life | Careda Matthews & Morgan Lloyd - 12.19.23

Dr. Ashley Jordan is the President & CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (AAMP). Daniel K. Fitzpatrick is a commercial banking executive with more than 30 years of experience and is President of Citizens Mid-Atlantic Region. They both join the show to talk about the programming that will take place at AAMP's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration from January 13th-15th.

Love & Life | Dr. Ashley Jordan & Dan Fitzpatrick - 1.9.24

Nina Ball is the director of programming for The African American History Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP). She joins the show to talk about the event at AAMP event that honors legendary dancer, Alvin Ailey. At this event, there will be a dance masterclass hosted by the Philadelphia Ballet, and a wine & cheese reception and performance by the Philadelphia Clef Club of jazz and Performing Arts.

Love & Life | Nina Ball - 2.27.24

Dejay B. Duckett is the Vice President of Curatorial Services at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. DejJay joins the show to talk about an exhibit AAMP has upcoming that honors legendary artist, Dox Thrash.

Love & Life | DeJay B. Duckett - 3.20.24

Chris Miller is the executive Vice President for the African American History Museum in Philadelphia, also known as “AAMP”:  the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret, and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. Chris joins the show to talk about a Juneteenth Block Party AAMP will be having on Juneteenth that will feature live performances by Kid ‘n Play & Seriah Nicole, a WURD Radio broadcast, activations, and much more!

Love & Life | Chris Miller - 6.18.24

Shaheed Rucker is a Philadelphia-based artist and brand strategist with a psychology degree from Bethune Cookman University. Known for his innovative graphic design and mixed-media collage, Shaheed’s work explores cultural narratives and visual storytelling.

Shaheed joins the show to talk about his current exhibit on display at the African American Museum of Philadelphia (AAMP): (re)Covering the Iconic. This exhibit reactivates the classic design of Jet magazine covers, adorning them with prominent figures throughout Pennsylvania’s history, from Cecil B. Moore and August Wilson to Patti LaBelle and D.J. Jazzy Jeff.

Shaheed Rucker | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 12.24.24

Dr. Michael K. Wilson is an artist, art historian, and curator. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Art History and Pan-African Studies at Lincoln University and the Assistant Curator at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP).

Dr. Wilson joins the show to talk about some off the exhibits that are on display at AAMP: The Pearl Bailey Showcase, which features scrapbook collages that were hand-crafted by award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and author, Pearl Bailey, presenting her life through photographs, postcards, and archival materials. As well as "The Big Chief Demond Melancon: As Any Means Are Necessary Event", which features the work of Desmond Melancon, who works solely with a needle and thread to sew glass beads onto canvas. 


Dr. Michael Wilson | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 3.31.25

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