Faheem Goree is the technical producer of The Source. Cheri Syphax is a podcast host, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Booker's Restaurant & Bar in West Philadelphia. They both are apart of Andrea's "Love Is" segment, where they discuss all things relationships: romantic, platonic, family, and more. On this segment, they talk about finding your true love, having your child being convicted of a crime, and much more.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Cheri Syphax - 6.20.24

Darisha K. Parker is the representative for the 198th Legislative District (Philadelphia County) for the PA House of Representatives. She has held this position since November 2020. Rep. Parker joins the show to give WURD listeners an update on pertinent state legislature in PA.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Rep. Darisha K. Parker - 6.21.24

Gertrude “Trudi” Wray is a retired Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, who worked for the United States Army and Air Force as a soldier for 23 years. She also has worked for the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for the past 10 years. She joins the show to talk about her experiences of being discriminated against at the DLA by subjecting her to a hostile work environment on the basis of her race and gender.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Trudi Wray - 7.1.24

Anthony Lee is a licensed realtor in PA, and is the lead managing partner for “Realty One Group Focus”. Anthony has several years of experience in helping 1st time homebuyers achieve the American Dream of homeownership. He joins the show to talk about a recent act that passed in Georgia, stating that landlords can no longer ask tenants for 3x of the rent in the form of a security deposit. It can't exceed 2x the rent. This act is called The Safe at Home Act, which went into effect on July 1st, 2024.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Anthony Lee - 7.2.24

Keir Bradford-Grey is a partner in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department and Chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She is also a former candidate for PA Attorney General in the 2024 elections. Keir joins the show to give her take on the 2024 presidential debate that took place last week between Donald Trump & Joe Biden.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Keir Bradford Grey - 7.2.24

Felix Jones is a registered nurse at the Penn Rehabilitation Hospital and has been one for the past 18 years. In addition to being a nurse, Felix is a part of a nonprofit organization "Re-Claim You" where he works to reclaim self-confidence and motivate communication through network events and productive Cognitive behavior therapy sessions in the Community. He joins the show to discuss the effects that alcohol has on the human body.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Felix Jones - 7.3.24

Nyla Ford is a talented filmmaker and media specialist with a strong background in behavioral health and human services, holding an associate degree in the field. Shariff Blackwell is the founder of S.K.I.L.L.Z Group Inc., an organization that focuses on empowering youth through initiatives like annual coat drives, holiday events for the unhoused, and educational programs. Rev. Leroy Miles serves as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

They all join the show to talk about a film that Nyla and her brother created, “Silent Killer”. It was created to spread awareness about Prostate Cancer. It is a feature-length film that follows Darnell, a middle-aged African American man whose reluctance to undergo a prostate exam.

The Source w/ ALS | Nyla Ford, Rev. Leroy Miles & Shariff Blackwell - 7.3.24

Joel Wilson is the Founding Member and President of IBB Investment Group, LLC: a diverse group of progressive and business-minded African Americans, who work together on various investment strategies, to ultimately pour wealth into the Black community in Philadelphia. Joel joins the show to talk about strategies to invest on any budget. He also touches on what potential investors can do if they did not invest on Jan. 1st, 2024.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Joel Wilson - 7.3.24

Dr. Anthonise Fields is the CEO and founder of “E3 NextHealth”, a healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing optimal health outcomes for everyone.  She also founded the “Gift of STEM”. She has been featured in Essence and Medium for insights on diversity in science and health equity.

Dr. Fields joins the show to talk about the importance of diversity within the STEM field, as well as health equity. Especially as it pertains to people in low-income areas. She also talks about her motive for founding her organization, “The Gift of STEM”, and discusses what it entails.

The Source w/ Dr. Aaron Smith | Dr. Anthonise Fields - 7.8.24

Dr. Katherine Sherif is the Professor & Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dawn Mader is the owner of the company, "Epic Consultative Services, LLC", where she is the Chief Education Officer and lead consultant. She also consults with the Delaware Department of Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Dawn and Dr. Sherif joined the show to further talk about an experience Dawn encountered at a doctor's visit, where she was forced to show up to her appointment later than expected due to the long check-in line in front of the doctor's office (the office was understaffed). The doctor gave Dawn a hard time about being “late” and Dawn very calmly told the doctor that she would reschedule if needed. Dawn said that the doctor did not expect a Black woman to speak the way that she (Dawn) did, and that the doctor backed down and was courteous. Dawn further talks about how to deal with medical professionals to ultimately get what you need.

The Source w/ Dr. Aaron Smith | Dr. Katherine Sherif & Dawn Mader - 7.10.24

Aissia Richardson is the deputy chief of staff for Senator Sharif Street. Aissia joins the show to further talk about Senator Street’s baby shower event that offers new and expecting mothers & fathers various resources to help them care for their babies. The event will take place this Saturday, July 13th from 10am- 1:30pm at 1816 N. 15th Street (Temple University STAR Complex).

The Source w/ Dr. Aaron Smith | Aissia Richardson - 7.10.24

Dr. Sanul Jean Corrielus is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in non-invasive procedures. His remarkable 22-year career has been dedicated to improving cardiovascular health through an innovative and holistic approach to patient care. He is the owner of his own cardiology practice in Northwest Philadelphia: Corrielus Cardiology.

Dr. Corrielus joins the show to talk about the importance of maintaining one's heart health, especially as you age.

The Source w/ Dr. Aaron Smith | Dr. Sanul Corrielus - 7.12.24

Atif Bostic is the CEO of Uplift Solutions Incorporated:  a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 with the mission of reducing the barriers for justice-involved individuals and at-risk youth, helping them find pathways to long-term success.

Atif joins the show to talk about the importance of voter engagement. He also shares info on Uplift and the job training they provide for free, to those who need it the most.

The Source w/ Thera Martin | Atif Bostic - 7.22.24

Johnny Dougherty, also known as "Johnny Doc", headed Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for decades and was a major player in city and state politics, especially in the Philadelphia area. Johnny joins the show to further talk about the life and legacy of the late Mary Mason,  a famous radio personality for WHAT Radio who conducted legendary interviews with the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Muhammad Ali, former President Bill Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey.

The Source w/ Thera Martin | Johnny Doc - 7.29.24

Chris Murray is a radio show host, journalist, and college professor. With more than 30 years of experience as a print and broadcast journalist, Chris has been covering sports on a regular basis since 1994. Chris joins the show to talk about the Olympics which kicked off yesterday in Paris, July 28th, 2024. He talked about gymnast Simone Biles' great performance despite her calf injury, ShaCarri Richardson's track meet which starts next week, and much more.

The Source w/ Thera Martin | Chris Murray - 7.29.24

Ashley Redfearn is the CEO of American Paradigm Schools (APS): a non-profit charter management organization that supports and serves four charter schools in North & Northeast Philadelphia. Ashley joins the show to further discuss the state of the education of our youth as it pertains to looking at schools beyond their test scores, and meeting students' basic needs. Ashley also discusses how APS schools serve as a community resource all year long.

The Source w/ Thera Martin | Ashley Redfearn -  7.30.24

Philip Hensley-Robin is the Executive Director of Common Cause Pennsylvania: a nonpartisan government organization that stands as an independent voice for positive change, a watchdog against corruption, and a protector against abuse of power. In this role, Philip serves as the organization’s lead organizer and spokesperson. 

Philip joins the show to discuss Common Cause's initiative and their nonpartisan efforts to get people out to vote in this upcoming presidential election.

The Source w/ Thera Martin | Philip Hensley-Robin - 9.10.24

Dr. Deborah D. Roebuck, Doctor of Nursing Practice, is the Founder and CEO of “Going Thru The Change,” a global health and wellness company that focuses on helping women of all generations navigate pre-menopause, peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause or better known as “Going Thru The Change”.

Dr. Roebuck joins Thera on the show to further discuss how women should go about navigating various menopause scenarios as they get older.

The Source w/ Thera Martin | Dr. Deborah D. Roebuck - 9.25.24

LocalHero säsong 2 avsnitt 168:

Vi är fortfarande i Scandic Malmö City i Malmö och vi samtalar nu med Melinda Jacobsson Shabanaj.

"Svenska Breakare Podcast":

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k7V1CFKI2BAHpA92QpPFj?si=hC2SHoLLTY6wsekcSFqf2A

Vi samtalar om:

Om uppvuxen i Navestad och spendera mycket på Frinavets fritidsgård.
Om Kerstin Wigren, Elisabeth Andersson, Marco Briones och hennes mamma Jannica Jacobsson.
Om möjligheter att få växa, utmana och utveckla på Frinavets fritidsgård.
Om dansintresse och haft Pascal Behnan som danslärare.
Om vikten med fritidsgårdar.
Att lärar sig att leda andra, sitta i styrelsen, om demokrati, om värderingsövningar och inte låtas blir begränsad.
Om barnens röst och inflytande blir levande.
Om samarbete med Frinavets Fritidsgård och Diamanten, om Stephan Andersson, musikteater och Vi-känslan.
Att komma tillbaka till platsen där man blev sedd och bekräftad.
Om hur viktigt Marco Briones är.
Om Tobias Marin, Conny och många mer.
Om dansen kom, dans teater och lära sig i olika dansstilar.
Om när Breaking kom i hennes liv.
Om systrarna Melissa, Madeleine och hennes mamma Jannica.
Om Messymel namnet.
Att jobba med dansaktiviteter på alla 19 fritidsgårdar i Malmö.
Om det förebyggande arbete och ett bättre samhörighet.
Om danskortfilmen "The Source".
https://www.possibilitas.se/post/dansfilm-med-varldspremiar-pa-bergmanveckan#:~:text=The%20Source%20%C3%A4r%20ett%20konstn%C3%A4rligt,spr%C3%A5k%20%C3%A4r%20r%C3%B6relse%20och%20musik.

Om dansen i Stockholm och om Damon Frost.
Om Malmö och om dialektet.
Om skolgården i Rosengård, ha musik, dans för ungdomar och använda Tiktok till något bra.
Att vara en bra ledare för barnen. 
Om intresse för samhället, om kulturen och ställa frågor till ungdomarna.









"Du kan, vi kan" - Melinda Jacobsson Shabanaj

Local Hero är en podd om förebilder och eldsjälar där vi intervjuar personer som brinner för det de gör, inspirerar och gör något gott i världen. Dessa personer har olika yrken, sysselsättningar och professioner. Det kan vara stort som smått men något gott.  Antonio och Nils är två kollegor från en förskola, tycker inte att detta ska tas för givet och vill därmed lyfta dessa människor, sprida ljus och hopp samt inspirera andra.

WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community locally, regionally, and nationally. From mayoral races to presidential elections, from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace.

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