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Dr. Janice Johnson Dias is the President of the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, Associate Professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and author of Parent Like It Matters: How to Raise Joyful Change Making Girls Proud. The GrassROOTS Community Foundation is a global public health organization co-founded by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, the lead emcee of The Roots, and dedicated to women and girls’ health and wellbeing.

Dr. Dias joins the show to talks about a 5k run GrassROOTS is having at the start of Philadelphia's famous yearly concert event, The Roots Picnic, on May 31st, 2025. She also talks about the initiative behind GrassROOTS, the importance of Menstrual Health Day, and more.

Dr. Janice Johnson Dias | Reality check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.28.25

Kathia Woods is a regular entertainment correspondent on Reality Check. She is a Philadelphia Tribune contributor and an entertainment reporter with her own show, "Cup of Soul Show" on YouTube.

Kathia joins the show to talk about her time at the Cannes Film Festival in France, how their film culture compares to the film culture in America, and more. 

Kathia Woods | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.28.25

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 discuss the mass shooting that took place in the Lemon Hill section of Philadelphia on Memorial Day, Philadelphia embracing the “Tiny homes” trend, the Philly district attorney race potentially having a rematch in November 2025, and more.

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.28.25

George Dines is the host of the podcast, "The Common Sense Millionaire": a podcast that gives listeners financial tips on how to be smarter from a financial and investment perspective.

George joins the show to further talk about the status of social security benefits of Americans under the current Donald Trump administration. 

George Dines | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.2.25

Trisha Calvo is the Deputy Editor of Health & Food for the Consumer Reports, an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. A health and nutrition editor for more than 30 years, Trisha has held senior editor positions at Rodale Books, Shape magazine, and Fitness magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business journalism from Baruch College in New York City.

Trisha joins the show to talk about why it’s important for melanated individuals to use screen, and the potential dangers of not wearing sunscreen when exposed to the sun for extended periods of time.

Trisha Calvo | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.2.25

DJ Tee Alford is the mastermind behind WURD’s early Saturday Program, “Funky People Radio”: a continuous dance mix of the latest Afro Soul–Deep House rhythms, with R&B, Disco & Funk classics. 

Dj Tee Alford joins the show to talk about WURD’s Black Music Month Event on June 13th, 2025, which will shine a light on disco music & house music in the Black community. DJ Tee Alford will be DJ-ing at this event.


DJ Tee Alford | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Dr. Darrin W. Anderson Sr. serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Philadelphia (which is now known as  Urban League of Greater Philadelphia), the region’s leading human and civil rights organization and an affiliate of the National Urban League. In this role, Darrin works in collaboration with the organization’s Board of Directors in planning, developing, and implementing an aggressive agenda that meets the needs of Philadelphia’s Black and Brown communities.

The Urban League of Philadelphia will change its name to the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia (ULGP). Their new name reflects their new and expanded coverage area, increasing their territory from serving 1.6 million residents to 4.4 million residents served.  Dr. Anderson joins the show to talk about his Urban League of Philadelphia’s name change, and the significance behind it.

Dr. Darrin Anderson Sr. | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Ernest Crim III is an Anti-Racist Educator and hate crime survivor who uses (Black) historical narratives to empower and educate families and train educators through an equitable lens.

Ernest joins the show to talk about the recent shutdown at Job Corps, how that has led to multiple individuals being homeless, and the overall impact it has on the lives of the individuals enrolled in Job Corps. 

Ernest Crim III | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Dr. Angelo Brown is the assistant professor of criminology at Arkansas State University. His research and teaching in criminal justice and criminology are primarily on policy and policing from a comparative and intersectional perspective. He is a research associate for the Division of Governmental Studies and Service, analyzing state patrol data.

Dr. Brown join the show to further discuss the nuances of the P. Diddy Trial, how he can be charged for crimes revealed in the midst of a civil suit that was settled, the testimonies that have been given so far & what they imply, and more.

Dr. Angelo Brown | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Sarah Huffman is a reporter at Technical.ly: an organization that runs several outlets focusing on tech news, serving markets in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Amelia Zellander is  the founder and CEO of BioLattice, a tissue engineering company based in Philly. Last month, she won Startup of the Year at BioLabs Philadelphia's annual investor day. BioLattice’s aim is to transform innovative ideas into medical products as a means of expanding patient access to solutions that restore, repair or rebuild damaged cornea tissue. 

They both join the show to further talk about Zellander's "BioLattice" and her experience in the Philly startup community.


Sarah Huffman & Amelia Zellander | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

A'Lelia Bundles is an American journalist, author, and public speaker, best known for her biographies of her great-great-grandmother, Madam C.J. Walker, and great-grandmother, A'Lelia Walker. Born on June 7, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Bundles graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and earned a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She had a distinguished career as a producer and executive at NBC News and ABC News. 

A'Lelia joins the show to talk about her book: "Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker & the Harlem Renaissance". The book is a biography of Madam C.J. Walker's daughter, A'Lelia Walker, who became America’s first high-profile black heiress and a prominent patron of the arts. The book goes into detail about the maturation of A'Lelia Walker struggling to define herself as a wife, mother, and businesswoman outside her famous mother’s sphere. 


A’Lelia Bundles | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.4.25

Kathia Woods is a regular entertainment correspondent on Reality Check. She is a Philadelphia Tribune contributor and an entertainment reporter with her own show, "Cup of Soul Show" on YouTube.

Kathia joins the show to talk about her experience at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia that ook place from May 31st to June 1st, her thoughts on the new Karate Kid movie: ‘Karate Kids: Legends’, and more. 

Kathia Woods | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.4.25

🌀 THAT’S KINDA TRIPPY –
You blink, it's Monday. You blink again—it’s still Sunday.

A hypnotic pop groove about the strange, glitched-out world we live in—where time loops, screens blur into dreams, and nothing feels real anymore.

“Blursday” is real.
TikTok eats the hours.
Emotions autoplay.

This track scrolls like your life—dizzy, seductive, and a little cursed.

📱 Feed me till I’m dizzy.

Lyrics:

Today is Blursday...
Time loop again...
Wow... that’s kinda trippy...

I feel the time slip, 
Can’t recall the day
Blursday’s back
It never went away
The loop resets, 
I scroll, I yawn, I sigh
Weeks just glitch
The months go by

Is this real, or just the frame?
Same old screen, a different name
Time dissolves into the feed
Tell me what I really need

Wow, that’s kinda trippy
Life’s a little slippy
Nothing feels so real
Spinning on this wheel
Wow, that’s kinda trippy
Feed me till I’m dizzy
Stuck inside this dream
Nothing’s what it seems

Who...was that? 
Who... rewind that 
Spinning 
Falling 
Laughing 
Calling 
Kinda messed up… 
but I like that

TikTok just ate three hours of my life
Doomscrolling headlines, 
Numb to the strife
My hands are moving, 
But I’m not awake
Reality’s a feed I can’t unmake

Swiped a dream I can’t recall
Liked a fight then loved the fall
Pacing thoughts in auto-play
Sinking sweet—okay, okay

Am I here or in the cloud?
Fell too deep, can’t hear the sound
Screenlight bleeding through my skin
Can I log off, or dive back in?

[Chorus / Hook]
Wow, that’s kinda trippy
Life’s a little slippy
Nothing feels so real
Spinning on this wheel
Wow, that’s kinda trippy
Feed me till I’m dizzy
Stuck inside this dream
Nothing’s what it seems

Thought of you
Then came your song
That's an omen 
What if I’m wrong?
Signs are stacking, 
Fate’s in style
Coincidence with a friendly smile

I swear I’m cursed…
Or maybe just online too long…

Wow, that’s kinda trippy
Life’s a little slippy
Nothing feels so real
Spinning on this wheel
Wow, that’s kinda trippy
Feed me till I’m dizzy
Stuck inside this dream
Nothing’s what it seems

[Outro] [Slow Fade FX]
Thursday, Blursday
That's so trippy
Thought it was Monday
Guess it’s still Sunday
Wow…that's trippy


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That's Kinda Trippy

(Verse 1)
I’m a ten, top shelf, you a clearance rack,
If you wanna taste this pussy, better run that stack.
I don’t ride no dick ‘less that bank account thick,
A six gotta be rich or get ghost real quick.

You talk game? Nah — your mouth better work,
Eat this pussy so good I forget you a dork.
Want me spread on your face like your rent’s past due?
Better drop ten bands, that’s your pussy tattoo.

⸻

(Pre-Hook)
Yeah, I’m nasty with it — make your mama blush,
Got you lickin’ every inch while I’m textin’ your crush.
Wanna brag to your boys that you hit this ten?
Better cashapp me first, then we fuck again.

⸻

(Hook)
A six got to be rich — or your dick stay dry,
I don’t bounce on broke boys, that’s goodbye.
A six got to be rich — or your tongue talk slick,
Make me cum while I laugh — now that’s a trick.
A six got to be rich — yeah, that’s my rule,
You a six punchin’ up? Better pay for school.
A six got to be rich — that’s the savage truth,
Tryna fuck with a ten? Bitch, show me proof.

⸻

(Verse 2)
Got you payin’ my rent while I ghost your calls,
Got your face in my pussy, got you lickin’ my walls.
You a munch with no funds? Boy, I’ll break your pride,
Got you beggin’ for my taste while I fuck your vibe.

You want me ridin’ that face, legs shakin’ on you?
Better trick off your check — that’s my rent times two.
I’m a demon with the game, got you open wide,
Take your card, max it out, then I bounce, goodbye.

⸻

(Bridge — Filthy Confession)
I want roses, trips, new Birkin bags,
I want hush money, secret sex tapes in rags.
Your lil’ six-ass self think you king of the hill?
Boy, you lunch money — I’m the meal.

⸻

(Hook)
A six got to be rich — or your dick stay dry,
I don’t bounce on broke boys, that’s goodbye.
A six got to be rich — or your tongue talk slick,
Make me cum while I laugh — now that’s a trick.
A six got to be rich — yeah, that’s my rule,
You a six punchin’ up? Better pay for school.
A six got to be rich — that’s the savage truth,
Tryna fuck with a ten? Bitch, show me proof.

⸻

(Outro — Filth Queen)
So next time you DM, better send that bread,
Or I’ll clown your broke ass while I give you head.
A six got to be rich, got to trick, got to pay,
Got to eat this pussy right or get played.

Levels, baby — know the scale,
A six fuck a ten? Boy, fairytale.
A six got to be rich — that’s how I switch,
Drain your wallet, ride your face — now bitch.

A Six Got To Be Rich (Explicit Dirty Version)

Cartoon Characters giving you a reality check

[chorus]
No, this isn’t what I wanted,
Isn’t what I wanted no no,
A sky of falling stars,
No heros in the wars,
This isn’t what I wanted at all

[verse]
You know what I mean?
No more hero’s any more?
Buffy was just fiction,
Wheadon is the vampire.


JK isn’t funny,
Would kill every tranny,
She wasn’t even Harry,
She is Voldemort 

And don’t even talk of Gaiman,
He sure is no Sandman,
No child or baby sitter,
Should sleep if he’s around.

[chorus]
No, this isn’t what I wanted,
Isn’t what I wanted no no,
A sky of falling stars,
No heros in the wars,
This isn’t what I wanted at all

[bridge]
Yes, I know my fact from fiction,
My reality from diction
It is just I wanted something, more,
Than a squalid little life,
Be just a husband or a wife,
Be inspired, nothing more!

[verse]
So, No gurus, gods or preachers,
They just turn into… creatures,
My mirror shows my features,
Not a magic door,

And my wardrobe has no lions,
My rings have no magic,
But my thoughts are still my own.
I will make the real world better,
Just be a merry jester,
No more Narnia business,
No more Dumbledore.

No more Narnia business,
No more Dumbledore.

This Isn't What I Wanted

Reality Check

Błysk myśli zrymowanych pośród pandemii, anomalii pogodowych, przerażenia wojny pod panowaniem federacji chciwości.

Błysk - Kępczyński & Krzywda

Creative music producer.

Music, quirky, inspired, enjoy!

Mostly radio friendly & TV friendly tracks.  HD quality.  No swear words.

If you’re messaging me, tell me which song you liked.  It’s hard to know who is copying & pasting, and possibly a bot.

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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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Nicky Aye aka Okeechobee-Wan Kenobi — is reshaping hip-hop with a sound that’s entirely his own. His style merges the sharp, game-spitting wordplay of the Bay Area with the raw, hypnotic rhythms of Memphis' underground, all grounded in the relentless energy of trap. But he's not bound by one lane. Blending elements of R&B, pop, soul and blues, he crafts music that pushes boundaries while staying undeniably original.

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