WHUR 96.3

WHUR 96.3 Sounds Like Washington WHUR-FM 96.3 is a 24-hour, 16,500 watt HD radio station located in Washington, D.C.

Owned by Howard University since its inception, WHUR has a competitive signal that reaches north of Baltimore, MD to the outskirts of Richmond, VA. As one of the few University-owned commercial radio stations in America, WHUR serves both Washington’s business and public communities. History of WHUR

WHUR 96.3 FM – Howard University is Washington’s only stand-alone radio station and one of the few

university-owned commercial radio stations in America, broadcasting since 1971 to nearly a half million listeners daily in five states and can now be heard around the globe on the web at whur.com. The first radio station in the Washington area to broadcast in HD, WHUR is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious NAB Marconi for Best Urban Station of the Year and NAB Crystal Radio Award for Excellence in Community Service. Howard University’s WHUR-FM Radio officially converted to digital broadcasting on Wednesday, January 21, 2004, becoming the first commercial radio station in the metropolitan Washington area to use a digital signal or HD RadioTM technology. A little more than two-and-a-half years later, on November 16, 2006, WHUR-WORLD, 96.3 HD-2 was launched, offering new programming options of a progressive mix of music and information and the same high-quality sound as our parent station WHUR. Musical programming on WHUR-WORLD is jazz-intensive and also features blues, soul, hip-hop, African-American folk, and world music. Other periodic short- and long-form programming elements include “Black History Moments,” fitness tips, and social and cultural specials, as well as provocative weekly talk shows shedding light on issues ranging from money matters to domestic abuse. Called “the other side of WHUR,” the WHUR-WORLD signal is also streamed on www.whurworld.com. WHUR WORLD was the distinguished recipient of the 2008 NAB HD Radio Multicast award for its innovative work in programming on a multicast channel.

🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at WHUR 96.3! 🇺🇸Wishing you a day full of family, food, fireworks, and of course, the...
07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at WHUR 96.3! 🇺🇸
Wishing you a day full of family, food, fireworks, and of course, the perfect soundtrack 🎶

Stay safe, stay lit, and keep it locked on WHUR all holiday weekend long 🔥

🐝 BEYHIVE! Sunni’s dropping the Beyoncé Double Play of the Day in the Midday! Know both song titles and you could win ti...
07/03/2025

🐝 BEYHIVE! Sunni’s dropping the Beyoncé Double Play of the Day in the Midday! Know both song titles and you could win tickets to The Carter Tour on Monday, July 7th 👑🎶

Stay locked in! 📻

🎭 Taraji is headed to Broadway!Taraji P. Henson is making her Broadway debut in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Go...
07/03/2025

🎭 Taraji is headed to Broadway!

Taraji P. Henson is making her Broadway debut in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, alongside Cedric “The Entertainer”! Directed by the iconic Debbie Allen, this powerful revival hits the stage in spring 2026.

Set in a Pittsburgh boarding house during the Great Migration, the play dives deep into Black identity, legacy, and self-discovery. This marks a major return for both stars and a bold reminder that our stories deserve center stage. 🙌🏾

READ MORE👉🏾https://whur.com/whur/taraji-p-henson-cedric-the-entertainer-broadway/

📌 Will you be grabbing tickets? Let us know! 👇🏾

  - The verdict announced in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.  The music mogul found not guilty in the most serious racketeerin...
07/02/2025

- The verdict announced in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial. The music mogul found not guilty in the most serious racketeering and trafficking charges. But guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

🎧👀 All eyes remain on the courtroom as jurors enter Day 2 of deliberations in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.He...
07/01/2025

🎧👀 All eyes remain on the courtroom as jurors enter Day 2 of deliberations in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

He’s facing serious charges of racketeering and s*x trafficking, with drug distribution being a key issue they’re sorting through.

Prosecutors say Combs used his fame and power to manipulate women into s*xual situations, while his legal team argues everything was consensual and the case is built on shaky ground.

One juror hit a bump, but deliberations are now moving forward. If convicted, Diddy could face 15 years to life.

👩🏽‍⚖️ The jury is back at it tomorrow.
🗣 Do you think this trial will change the industry? Drop your thoughts below.

📀 20 Years of Love. Legacy. And Lyrics That Still Hit. 🎶Grammy-nominated R&B artist and the original voice of WHUR’s Qui...
07/01/2025

📀 20 Years of Love. Legacy. And Lyrics That Still Hit. 🎶

Grammy-nominated R&B artist and the original voice of WHUR’s Quiet Storm, Raheem DeVaughn is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album The Love Experience with a special anniversary mixtape, blended by longtime collaborator DJ Lil Mic.

Originally dropped on June 28, 2005, this album made waves for its raw emotion and fearless soul. Now, the 20th Anniversary Mixtape brings new remixes, unreleased gems, fan favorites, and exclusive commentary; reimagining a classic that helped change the game for indie R&B.

💿 A love letter to the day-ones.
🎧 A must-hear for the new ones.

06/28/2025

There’s still time to make your way to 4501 Forbes Blvd in Lanham for the WHUR Community Shred, E-Cycle, & Canned Food Drive. Bring your documents and old TV, phones, and computers. Don’t forget the canned goods. Meet with

WHUR 96.3 Community Shred, E-Cycle, and Canned Food Drive underway til 12pm at Briar Patch Shredding & Recycling 4501For...
06/28/2025

WHUR 96.3 Community Shred, E-Cycle, and Canned Food Drive underway til 12pm at Briar Patch Shredding & Recycling 4501Forbes Blvd in Lanham.

🗑️📱🖨️ Join us TOMORROW, June 28th from 9AM to 12PM for our Community Shred, E-cycle & Canned Food Drive at 4501 Forbes B...
06/27/2025

🗑️📱🖨️ Join us TOMORROW, June 28th from 9AM to 12PM for our Community Shred, E-cycle & Canned Food Drive at 4501 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD!

✅ Shred up to 4 boxes of old documents
✅ Recycle old electronics phones, computers, TVs
✅ AND help us restock local food pantries by bringing non-perishable food items 🍲

Got clutter? Let WHUR & Briar Patch Shredding & Recycling help you clear it out for FREE!

📍 Be there. Give back. Pay it forward.

This summer, let’s feed families, support laid-off federal workers, and make a real impact, together. 💪🏾

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