Listen
Podcast Episodes
What You Need To Know
With Sybil Wilkes
From HaHa’s To A-Ha’s
With Sybil Wilkes & Stephen Hill
What Else You Need to Know
“It is important that we not only share the news, but we must break it down so people can really understand it and encourage them not just to be informed, but to be empowered.” – Sybil Wilkes
The Perspective You Need From the Voice You Trust
When you want to know the truth, when you want it broken down, when you want to know what’s really going on, then you want to be informed and empowered… subscribe to “Sybil Wilkes: What You Need To Know.”
In the Headlines
News
Little Known Black History Fact – Walker, Fowler, White, Grant, and Rube: Lead-Off Men in Desegregating Baseball
The first documented game between Black teams was played in 1859 – four years before President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery and six years before the conclusion of the Civil War. In the ensuing decades, players such as Fowler, Sol...
HBCU Corner – Black Colleges Ponder Their Future as Trump Makes Cuts to Education Dollars
The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education — while cutting...
Wellness Check – 4 Yoga Poses to Relieve Stiffness
Stiff muscles and joints can bring a productive day to a screeching halt. Keeping your body flexible makes performing daily tasks easier and prevents future injuries. Check out four of our favorite yoga poses to keep stiffness at bay. READ MORE
Little Known Black History Fact – Black Trailblazers in Baseball
As the Major League Baseball season is in the early days of this season, the WWNTK newsletter wanted to share some of the history of Black players in the game… Jackie Robinson may have been the first Black player in the American or National League, but the first Black...
Sybil Wilkes’ What You Need To Know
Real News That Matters
News reporting that cuts through the clutter to get to the issues that matter.
A Thoughtful Approach
Proven authentic approach that connects with taste makers, world leaders and every day listeners alike.
Details You Need
Focus on experts and leaders who contribute intelligent dialogue, detailed analysis, cultural perspective and historical context.
Curated For You
News and information uniquely curated for the African American community and anchored by a respected an long-trusted voice.
The Voice of Reason
Sybil Wilkes
Sybil Wilkes has been an important listener resource for over two decades. Known as “The Voice of Reason” on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she delivers news, information and entertainment with honesty, accessibility and integrity, earning the trust of her nationwide audience.