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In 2009 WURD launched a highly acclaimed symposium series called WURD Speaks, which gathers local, national and internationally renowned experts to share insights on issues ranging from health care, education and economic development to arts and culture and civic engagement.

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  • Finance: Enjoy the Game, Don't Lose the Bet

    Over 100 million Americans are expected to watch the Super Game this Sunday, which means that, at least, 40 percent of those football fanatics will place monetary bets. Losing and winning in this economy seems likely.  via WSJ.com

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  • Entertainment: The Sartorial and Musical Elegance of Duke Ellington

    via Ebony.com

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  • Book Signing with Leonard Miller

    Meet Us At the Auto Show! The Philadelphia Auto Show has rolled into town and WURD will host its own Pit Stop Event. Join us for a special program and book signing with Leonard Miller, owner of the first and only African-American Nascar Team and Author of the book "Racing While Black." Miller and students from the award-winning West Philly Hybrid X Team will talk cars, blazing trails in the automotive field and the fuel that drives thier success. Listen all week to win tickets to WURD's Pit Stop Talk! When: Saturday, February 4 Where: The Philadelphia Convention Center , Room 204 How: Event is free with Auto Show admission or Win tickets by listening on air and following us on Twitter

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