In just a few minutes each morning, Zora brings you what matters in Black art, culture, and current events. From headlines to hidden gems, she connects the dots with insight, wit, and an unapologetically creative lens. Whether you're on your commute or in your kitchen, tune in to stay grounded, i...

On this special edition of The Wake Daily, Zora Cole reports on the storm that brought down the museum building at the historic Fort Branch Civil War Site in Hamilton, North Carolina. Built in 1862 to defend Confederate supply lines, Fort Branch is now the latest site where nature—and perhaps kar...

On the May 22 edition of The Wake Daily, Zora Cole spotlights a major retrospective of Caribbean artist Aubrey Williams in London, rising calls for climate reparations at the UN Summit in Nairobi, and the booming power of Black travel collectives. We check in from Atlanta, where Afrotech Executiv...

On today’s Wake Daily, Zora Cole celebrates Haitian Flag Day festivities across the U.S., shares an update on the Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center in Boston, and explores how student loan delays and transportation policy are impacting Black communities. Plus, jazz legend Wynton Marsalis tours...

On the May 21 edition of The Wake Daily, Zora Cole highlights the Turning Tides art exhibit in Bethesda, explores Chicago’s DuSable Museum Juneteenth celebrations, and urges listeners to stream Critical Condition: Health in Black America. We celebrate Black student-athlete leadership in Houston a...

Start your day in rhythm with The Wake Daily with Zora Cole—a sharp, soulful take on the stories shaping our world. In just a few minutes each morning, Zora brings you what matters in Black art, culture, and current events. From headlines to hidden gems, she connects the dots with insight, wit,...