About Joy 107.1

Dr. Willie Jolley proves that, although minimal in size, the persistence of an ant and its willingness to work hard can be a huge example of how we as humans can get forward in life.

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An August analysis from Morning Consult found that 10 percent of Americans did not have a checking or savings account. Another 24 percent of Americans are considered underbanked, that is they have a checking or savings account but have needed to use an alternative financial method in the prior year. The Morning Consult poll found that Black Americans make up 15 percent of both underbanked and unbanked individuals.  

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Media Justice is one of several organizations participating in a mass log out of Facebook on November 10, driving home the message that the social media giant needs to take heed of valid concerns raised over the platform’s governance. 

When going through tough times, reinventing yourself can be one of the most assuring ways to create change and ultimately fix what doesn't work in your life.

Feature Story

On Saturday (October 2), WOL News Talk 1450 in Washington D.C. celebrated its 41st anniversary - a moment which showcased the perseverance and tenacity of its founder, Urban One maven Cathy Hughes.

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Fudge says that when coupled with the full promise of the Biden administration's Build Back Better Agenda, this is a chance in a lifetime to fundamentally transition the way individuals and families are housed and supported in communities. Housing affordability also includes homeownership and support for making that pathway more accessible to a broader group of people.

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8-year-old Fanta Bility was shot and killed outside a suburban Philadelphia high school football game in Sharon Hill last month. Now investigators believe "with certainty" Sharon Hill police officers fired the gunshots that killed her. The DA is seeking a grand jury.