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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

10/10/2026

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

Listen and Donate

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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.

10/03/2026

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

10/01/2026

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

09/24/2026

PHILADELPHIA: WHAT’S YOUR PLAN TO VOTE? IT IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER. WAKE UP!

The November 3 election is approaching. Do you know what’s on your ballot, when to act, and where to go?

Join me, Sherri Pennington, on
Community Spotlight as I welcome Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein for a timely conversation about preparing to vote and understanding how Philadelphia protects its elections.

We’ll discuss:
✅ The Commissioners’ Office and its responsibilities
✅ What offices are up for election this November
✅ Important registration and mail-ballot deadlines
✅ Voting by mail, at Satellite Election Offices, and at your polling place
✅ The safeguards, checks, and accountability behind Philadelphia’s election process

Have a question about voting? Leave it in the comments!

Join us Sunday, September 27, at 11:30 AM
WKDU 91.7 FM — Philadelphia
Stream: https://wkdu.org/listennow
Rebroadcasts: Monday at 9:00 AM and Thursday at noon

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• October 19: Voter registration deadline.
• October 27, 5:00 PM: Deadline for the county to receive your mail-in or civilian absentee ballot application.
• November 3: Election Day. Polls are open 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.
• November 3, 8:00 PM: Deadline for the county to receive your completed mail-in or civilian absentee ballot. A postmark alone does not meet the deadline.

Community Spotlight — News That You Can Use. Inform. Engage. Uplift.

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09/20/2026

Thank you, Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, for joining me today in the WKDU studio for a Community Spotlight interview.

Listeners can hear our conversation on Monday at 9:00 AM and Thursday at noon on 91.7 FM in Philadelphia or stream WKDU.ORG/LISTENNOW

09/17/2026

BLACK STUDIES. REPARATIONS. WAR & PEACE. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

This Sunday, September 20, on Community Spotlight, I’m sitting down with renowned scholar, author, and Afrocentricity pioneer Dr. Molefi Kete Asante () for a timely, thought-provoking, and important conversation for our community.

What is the future of Black Studies?
Are reparations still possible—and what should they look like?
In a world filled with conflict, what will it take to achieve real peace?
Are we doing enough to preserve and teach our history? And what must Black people do TODAY to help shape our future?

We’re going there!

Join me, Sherri Pennington, for an engaging conversation with one of the most influential voices in Africology and African-centered thought.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 11:30 AM
WKDU 91.7 FM — Drexel University Radio

Can’t listen Sunday? Catch the rebroadcast:
Monday at 9:00 AM
Thursday at 12 Noon
Stream from anywhere: WKDU.org/listennow

Community Spotlight — “News You Can Use.”

Come ready to listen, think, question, and engage. And please SHARE this post with someone who should be part of this conversation!

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