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The Black Experience at WKDU celebrates over 50 years of sharing music at Drexel University We can be found at 91.7 on the FM dial or streamed live at wkdu.org.

The Black Experience in Music is a segment of programming airing on Sundays from midnight until 6pm, on the free format, non-commercial radio station, WKDU FM in Philadelphia. Our Vision
• To provide an alternative entertainment source for jazz and R&B with a positive message. Be a recognized resource for the dissemination of news and information to uplift our community. Our Mission Statement
• Our goal is to offer alternative programming by presenting music, news and information relevant to the needs of our community, in a comprehensive format. Our Values
• We are committed to providing the best possible programming for our listenership
• We strive to conduct ourselves with integrity in order to earn our community’s trust
• We aim for focused, respectful communication with our community and each other

What We Provide
• Alternative Music:
– Non-mainstream black music genres
– Music that reinforces positive ideals
– Music that informs
• Broadcast of Relevant News through:
– Interviews of people working in/for the community
• Positive Information disseminated through:
– Interviews of artists, entertainers and other creatives producing uplifting work
– Theme driven shows by communicators

10/24/2026

Join us tomorrow for The Black Experience in Music.

Listen from Midnight to 8 pm

Listen Live: www.wkdu.org

Streaming on: TuneIn, Streema, & Soundtap

10/23/2026

Philadelphia has always been home to incredible artists—and Paula Holloway is one we should know, celebrate, and support!

This Sunday, October 25, I’m so excited to welcome Paula Holloway back to Community Spotlight—“News That You Can Use!”

With her rich contralto voice and beautiful spirit, Paula brings heart to the music and joy to her audiences. You may know her as the lead singer of the Urban Guerilla Orchestra, through her singing at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, or from her performances with the Philly POPS Orchestra.

And she has so much more to share! We’ll catch up on:

Upcoming performances and Philly POPS gigs

Her new podcast

The play “The Shoeshine Box”

Her new music and the inspiration behind it

Join me, Sherri Pennington, for music, good vibrations, and a conversation with a truly beautiful soul.

WKDU 91.7 FM Philadelphia
Sunday, October 25, at 11:30 AM

Rebroadcasts: Monday at 9 AM and Thursday at noon

Stream: wkdu.org/listennow

Please tune in and share this post. Let’s show up for the artists who give us so much.

We all need each other! ❤

10/15/2026

Hey Family,
Do you understand how decisions made in Harrisburg affect your everyday life—and how your vote helps shape them?

Join me, Sherri Pennington, on Community Spotlight as I welcome Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes, representing the 7th Senatorial District, including parts of Philadelphia and Montgomery County.

First as a State Representative and now as a State Senator, Senator Hughes has worked to advance investments in education, affordable housing, healthcare, gun violence prevention, mental health, and voting rights.

We’ll discuss the progress made, the work still ahead, and how these issues connect to the choices voters make. We’ll also cover important voting deadlines and how to vote before Election Day at Philadelphia’s satellite election offices.

Join us on Sunday, October 18, at 11:30 AM
WKDU 91.7 FM Philadelphia

and also

Listen: https://wkdu.org/listennow

Rebroadcasts: Monday at 9 AM and Thursday at noon.

You can vote early and avoid lines at any satellite voting office.

Senator Hughes’s office is hosting simultaneous early voting events on Thursday, October 22, from 3–6 PM:

- 4029 Market Street
- 5610 Lancaster Avenue, Unit 400

Share this information and make your voting plan! Something has to change and you are an important part of the change.

Community Spotlight—“News That You Can Use.”

10/10/2026

The Black Experience in Music is not on the air tomorrow. Tune in anyway and enjoy the 2026 Electronic Music Marathon!

Listen and Donate

emm.wkdu.org

10/04/2026

Thank you, Eric Battle- illustrator, curator, and director of many awesome Black cultural programs and exhibits.

Listen to the rebroadcast of our Community Spotlight radio interview on Monday at 9 AM and Thursday at noon on WKDU 91.7 FM, or stream it at wkdu.org/listennow.
We had an awesome interview today.

Check it out and share.

10/01/2026

WHO GETS TO BE A HERO—AND WHO GETS TO TELL OUR STORIES?

An image can spark imagination, challenge a stereotype, or make us look at history differently.

This Sunday, October 4, join me, Sherri Pennington, on Community Spotlight for a conversation with talented Philadelphia illustrator, curator, and art director Eric Battle, whose work includes Spider-Man, the X-Men, and Batman.

Eric’s latest accomplishment is Illustrating Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear, written by Christopher Benson—and the responsibility of bringing painful history to the pages. Eric completed 272 pages of amazing illustrations, which is amazing! His story is inspiring and intriguing.

We’ll go beyond the drawing board to explore:
• What it means to see ourselves reflected as heroes.
• His work as co-curator of The Black Hero’s Journey, opening October 15 at Penn Libraries.
• How our communities can encourage the next generation of artists and storytellers.
• And more!

Join us

Sunday, October 4, at 11:30 AM
WKDU 91.7 FM Philadelphia
Listen live: https://wkdu.org/listennow
Rebroadcasts: Monday, October 5, at 9 AM and Thursday, October 8, at noon.
Community Spotlight—News You Can Use.
Inform. Engage. Uplift.

09/27/2026

Special thanks to my Community Spotlight guest, Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein, for an engaging, informative conversation about the upcoming election. The House is currently separated by one Rep, and the Senate is close, too. Every vote will truly matter come November. Enough is enough! Do what you have to do, but VOTE.

WKDU Philadelphia 91.7FM Catch the broadcast Monday@ 9:00 AM and Thursday @ noon or stream wkdu.org/listenow

09/26/2026

Join us tomorrow for The Black Experience in Music.

Listen from Midnight to 6 pm

Listen Live: www.wkdu.org

Streaming on: TuneIn, Streema, & Soundtap

Address

3210 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Telephone

+12158955917

Website

https://WKDU.org/

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