Media appearances
Media Contributions
Timothy's work as an attorney and scholar has allowed him to contribute to various media outlets, such as the BBC Radio 4, CNN, CBS, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, NPR, The Huffington Post, ABC, VOX, The Philadelphia Tribune, The International Business Times, and 900 WURD AM.
Reconstruction and Philadelphia’s Connection to Civil Rights The Philadelphia Tribune February 19, 2024
The Grio January 4, 2024
Teresa Ann Bailey Black Trial Commentary Law & Crime Network January 9, 2024
Hannah Payne Trial Commentary Law & Crime Network December 11, 2023
Temple University’s Center for Anti-Racism marks first year anniversary Temple News November 30, 2023
What you need to know before watching ‘The Marvels’ Temple News September 14, 2023
The organizers behind the March on Washington The Philadelphia Tribune August 25, 2023
Alabama riverfront brawl video spark a cultural moment about race, solidarity and justice The Grio August 23, 2023
Hip-Hop and justice Scripps Network August 22, 2023
Alabama riverfront brawl video sparks cultural moment about race, solidarity and justice Associated Press August 13, 2023
Hip-Hop and justice: Culture carries spirit of protest 50 years and counting Associated Press August 10, 2023
Temple experts weigh in on the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Temple News July 20, 2023
Rapper YNW Melly Double Murder Trial— FL v. Jamell Demons — Day 14 Law & Crime Network July 12, 2023
How SCOTUS' affirmative action decision will impact Philly colleges AXIOS Philadelphia June 30, 2023
Philly residents react to Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action NBC Philadelphia June 29, 2023
What Philly-area schools are saying about the SCOTUS ruling to end race-based admissions in colleges The Philadelphia Inquirer June 29, 2023
'Unfortunate' but not 'a complete surprise:' College officials react to SCOTUS ruling ABC 6 June 29, 2023
Should race have a factor in college admissions? Supreme Court's decision just days away KYW Radio June 26, 2023
What an Affirmative Action Ban Could Mean for College Diversity Capital B June 14, 2023
11 years into Oklahoma’s affirmative action ban, the state has seen some ‘unintended consequences’ Fast Company June 14, 2023
The future of affirmative action: Experts explain the upcoming Supreme Court cases Temple News April 27, 2023
Progress Coming Out of Temple University’s $1.3MM Center for Anti-Racism The Plug March 9, 2023
Panel analyzes NYC dismissing separation of church and state | Morning America News Nation March 2, 2023
Ron DeSantis sued over rejection of African American AP pilot program CBS News January 25, 2023
Temple kept its commitment to open a center on antiracism. Penn State didn’t. What does that mean? The Philadelphia Inquirer January 15, 2023
Temple’s new center for anti-racism Temple Update November 17, 2022
Temple’s anti-racism center now open Good Day Philadelphia November 15, 2022
Center for Anti-Racism opens at Temple University The Philadelphia Tribune November 14, 2022
Temple University unveils Center for Anti-racism Research Al Dia November 14, 2022
Temple University opens anti-racism center CBS Philly November 14, 2022
‘Change starts here’: Temple University commemorates opening of Anti-Racism Center Fox 29 November 14, 2022
Temple University opens antiracism center Yahoo News November 14, 2022
“Ugly history repeated: Politicians take a page from Reverse Freedom Rides playbook KYW Radio” October 18, 2022
The Conversation CNN Tonight August 26, 2022
Free YSL VOX, Today Explained August 23, 2022
“Temple experts remain committed to anti-racism work ahead of Juneteenth 2022” Temple News June 15, 2022
“Learning from Walmart’s Juneteenth Marketing Mistake” Temple News June 15, 2022
“Young Thug is latest rapper to have lyrics used in court” Washington Post May 13, 2022
“Temple faculty weigh in on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination” Temple News April 8, 2022
“Ex-athletic trainer claims bias behind her firing from Main Line girls school” WHYY March 16, 2022
“Mixed reaction in Philadelphia after Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges” ABC 6 News November 19, 2021
“Real Black History: Educators say teaching Black history truthfully is their goal, not indoctrination” WHYY October 29, 2021
“Unravelling systemic oppression through scholarship, advocacy and education” Temple News October 5, 2021
“Sep. 11 brought America together. Today’s crises are driving us apart.” The Philadelphia Inquirer September 11, 2021
“Local residents, activists react to Derek Chauvin sentencing” ABC 6 June 25, 2021
“Real Black History: What the Chauvin verdict does and doesn’t change about American policing” WHYY April 28, 2021
“Local experts, clergy skeptical about Chauvin’s verdict impact” The Philadelphia Tribune April 20, 2021
“Local authorities, police, Guardsmen fanned the flames” The Philadelphia Tribune February 5, 2021
“How Black Philadelphians lived MLK's fight for 'open housing'“ WHYY January 18, 2021
“King's strategy drew opposition from some in the church” The Philadelphia Tribune January 18, 2021
“Philly civil rights attorney: White supremacy attacked democracy after 2020 elections” WHYY January 15, 2021
“‘We Been Knew’: Many Black Philadelphians don’t see how white people didn’t see the Pro-Trump insurrection coming” WHYY January 14, 2021
“Pro-Trump insurrection at US Capitol” Al Jazeera January 6, 2021
“Major corporations make Juneteenth a company holiday.” The Philadelphia Tribune July 13, 2020
“Temple prof Timothy Welbeck has ideas for how companies can support Black employees during and after this moment” Technical.ly July 1, 2020
Happy Hour on WURD 900 AM May 7 2020
Happy Hour on WURD 900 AM April 16, 2020
Happy Hour on WURD 900 AM April 2, 2020
“Temple University’s Department of Africology and African American Studies Holds Annual Conference Commemorating Black History” Temple News February 22, 2020
Happy Hour on WURD 900 AM February 13, 2020
Happy Hour on WURD 900 AM January 30, 2020
WURD 900 AM November 2, 2019
Wake Up with WURD WURD 900 AM October 25, 2019
“A man in Islamic dress told a Starbucks employee his name was Aziz. She put ‘ISIS’ on the cup.” The Washington Post August 30, 2019
“A Philly Starbucks wrote ‘ISIS’ on a Muslim man’s cup.” The Philadelphia Inquirer August 25, 2019
“Hundreds rally against ICE, police brutality and white supremacy” The Philadelphia Tribune July 12, 2019
“Rapper 21 Savage Donates $25,000 to Southern Poverty Law Center,” The North Star June 20, 2019
“Mistake is Ours to Own’: Muslim American Society Apologizes for Video of Children Reciting Violent Poem” CBS Philly May 15, 2019
“North Philadelphia mosque explains how children wound up reciting violent poem in video” The Philadelphia Inquirer May 15, 2019
“You Know Him as Power 99’s Mutha Knows. His Professors Know Him as Kevin.” The Philadelphia Inquirer April 23, 2019
“Excusing Cardi B’s behavior is colorism” Temple News April 9, 2019
“How to separate appreciation, appropriation in music” Temple News April 9, 209
“Stand in Solidarity with 21 Savage” Temple News February 29, 2019
“R. Kelly chose the most ‘disrespected people” Temple News January 15, 2019
“Board discusses fatal shootings by Philadelphia police officer” ABC 6 December 18, 2018
“Former Deputy Sheriff Detective Malika Rahman announces candidacy for Philadelphia sheriff” Philadelphia Tribune December 4, 2018
“Local Religious Leaders Denouncing Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting” CBS Philly October 31, 2018
“Germantown Neighbors-Timothy Welbeck” Germantown Neighbors October 11, 2018
“Interfaith leaders denounce Pittsburgh shooting, Trump’s ‘attack’ on immigrants” KYW News Radio 1060 AM October 30, 2018
"Data shows cases of anti-Muslim bullying in schools on the rise" The Philadelphia Inquirer July 22, 2018
"Muslims in Philadelphia react to Trump's Travel Ban" The Philadelphia Tribune June 29, 2018
Mark and Denise in the Morning WWDB 860AM June 27, 2018
"Civil rights groups gear up after Supreme Court upholds Trump's travel ban" KYW News Radio 1060 AM June 26, 2018
"CAIR Philadelphia Condemns Supreme Court Muslim Ban Ruling" (video) Fox 29 June 26, 2018
"CAIR Philadelphia Condemns Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Travel Ban" CBS Philly June 26, 2018
"Germantown Celebrates Juneteenth" The Philadelphia Tribune June 18, 2018
Reality Check (guest hosting) WURD 900 AM June 7, 2018
"The Life and Legacy of Malcolm X" Wake Up with WURD WURD 900 AM May 9, 2018
Wake Up with WURD (guest hosting) WURD 900 AM May 1, 2018
"Local teen pushes for change after hijab controversy" 6 ABC Action News February 23, 2018
"Philly player benched over hijab" The Metro February 23, 2018
"Panel Discussion held on immigration in Indian Valley Area" Souderton Independent February 10, 2018
"Stockton University's Annual Hip-Hop Summit Features Talib Kweli" SNJ Today December 7, 2017
"What does Thanksgiving mean to us now?" The Metro November 22, 2017
Critics Weigh In On Trump's New Travel Ban CBS Philly September 25, 2017
The Mid-Morning MOJO with Stephanie Renee WURD 900 AM September 20, 2017
The Mid-Morning MOJO with Stephanie Renee WURD 900 AM August 16, 2017
The Mid-Morning MOJO with Stephanie Renee WURD 900 AM July 19, 2017
"Inaugural race relations conference at Christian Stronghold tackles many subjects" The Philadelphia Tribune July 5, 2017
The Mid-Morning MOJO with Stephanie Renee WURD 900 AM June 21, 2017
"Cosby Unraveled Episode 8: Mistrial" WHYY News Works June 19, 2017
"Pain of racism can sting can sting more when source is familiar" AP June 17, 2017
The Mid-Morning MOJO with Stephanie Renee WURD 900 AM May 17, 2017
"Black Joy with Timothy Welbeck" The Pulse, WHYY 90.9 FM February 24, 2017
“None of the Crayons Matched My Skin” The Philadelphia Inquirer January 30, 2017
"The 116 Life x Tyree Boyd Pates" The 116 Life November 26, 2016
The Turn-Up Show 104.7 FM November 11, 2016; November 9, 2016
“Residents Relish Obama’s Time in Office” The Philadelphia Tribune July 23, 2016
"The Hidden History of Compton Hip-Hop: Part One" The Kindland June 16, 2016
“Councilman Screws Up Important Message by Telling People to Throw Rocks at Cops” The Huffington Post January 8, 2016
“Was Tamir Rice Stereotyped? Focus On Cleveland Boy's Physical Build Rooted In US Slavery, Black Parents Say” International Business Times, New December 29, 2015
Wake Up With the WURD WURD 900 AM, November 9, 2015
"Katz Lecture Panelists Discuss Brain Injuries and Ethics Fandom" Philadelphia University Today November 5, 2015
“Planned Parenthood: To Fund or Defund…That is the Question” Forth District October 9, 2015
“Straight Outta Compton” Interview The World Tonight BBC Radio 4 August 28, 2015
“Straight Outta Compton' Black Lives Matter: NWA's Legacy Is Reflected In Anti-Police Brutality Movement 25 Years Later” International Business Times August 14, 2015
"#BlackJoy Janelle Monae and Jidenna Lead Philly March Against Police Brutality" OogeeWoogee August 12, 2015
“Rachel Dolezal, Iggy Azalea And Cultural Appropriation: When Admiration of Black Culture Becomes Offensive” International Business Times June 18, 2015
“Who owns hip-hop?: 'Cultural appropriation' debate rages on” The Philadelphia Inquirer February 12, 2015
“Hip-hop website Oogeewoogee aims to show the world an intelligent, creative, thoughtful generation” The Philadelphia Inquirer December 9, 2014
“New radio station Boom lets Philly tune in to classic hip-hop” News Works WHYY November 28, 2014
Places and Spaces with Dj Aura Germantown Radio May 4, 2014
The Corner Temple University WHIP Radio May 3, 2014
The Corner Temple University WHIP Radio February 15, 2014
The Mid-Morning MOJO with Stephanie Renee WURD 900 AM April 18, 2014
The Mid-Morning MOJO with Stephanie Renee WURD 900 AM March 31, 2014
Radio Courtroom with Michael Coard, Esq. WURD 900 AM March 26, 2014
Press Coverage
“20 Philadelphians you may not know, that you should” InClub Magazine August 2022
Timothy Welbeck Rap and Ball Ok-Tho February 2020
Timothy Welbeck Original Intent Ok-Tho January 2020
Friends on 15th Podcast Interview September 16, 2019
Balancing the Grind with Timothy Welbeck Stop the Breaks August 14, 2019
Meet Timothy Welbeck: Professor and Attorney By Day, Rapper By Night The North Star July 10, 2019
LIVE Wellness Radio Show (interview) WURD 900 AM July 9, 2019
Timothy Welbeck Working Professional Ok-Tho July 2019
Episode 2: Curators of Hip-Hop feat. Timothy Welbeck Curators of Hip-Hop October 29, 2018
Most Slept on Radio (Interview) 98.5 FM WJYN September 12, 2018
Episode 199: Renaissance Man feat. Timothy Welbeck (Interview) Tissue in the Tape August 27, 2018
The Lounge (interview) WURD 900 AM July 31, 2018
Vision Beats Radio (interview) KSER 90.7 FM July 15, 2018
"Timothy Welbeck's 'Dreams Without Borders' Has Us Thinking Differently About the American Dreams" Black Aphillyated
"Timothy Welbeck Dreams Without Borders (The American Dream) feat. Adan Bean" Rapzilla
"Timothy Welbeck Talks No City for Young Men, Balancing Multiple Roles, and His Multi-City Tour" [Interview] Dead End Hip-Hop
Timothy Welbeck No City for Young Men Album Review Dead End Hip-Hop
Timothy Welbeck No City for Young Men Album Stream Dead End Hip-Hop
Timothy Welbeck releases long-awaited album No City for Young Men Trackstarz
"Discuss Why There's No City for Young Men" Billy Penn
"Wyclef Jean visits Temple hip-hop class: 'The new innovators are in this room' The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Wyclef Jean drops in on Temple students with a lecture on arts and hip-hop" College Hip-Hop
"Inspirational Professor Timothy Welbeck raps his lectures at Temple University" – REVOLT TV
"Christian emcee/professor Timothy Welbeck raps in lectures to students" – Rapzilla
Watch Timothy Welbeck’s “May You Ever” Video – Respect Magazine
"New Music Monday" Forth District
"Professor and Hip-Hop Artist Timothy Welbeck Encourages Women in 'May You Ever'" – Black Aphillyated
"'May You Ever' Channels Inner Greatness In Women" – Hype Fresh Magazine
"Timothy Welbeck 'May You Ever' from 'No City for Young Men' Album" – Rep Da King Magazine
"Premiere: Timothy Welbeck - 'The Souls of Black Folk'" – Hype Fresh Magazine
"Timothy Welbeck Releases 'The Souls of Black Folk' Video" – Respect Magazine
Video: Timothy Welbeck - The Souls of Black Folk ft. Dozzy Daniel" – Rapzilla
"Watch: Timothy Welbeck Tiny Desk-Style performance" – Respect Magazine
"New Music Monday" Forth District
"'Rap and Ball 2.0' Touches on Black Community Issues" – Hype Fresh Magazine
"Rap and Ball Video" – The Paper: A City College of New York Publication
"Music: Timothy Welbeck - Nobody ft. Tomeka Carroll & Domonique Wilson" – Rapzilla
"Release: Timothy Welbeck Nobody feat. Tomeka Carroll & Domonique Wilson" – Gospel Centric
"New Music/Video: Timothy Welbeck - Nobody feat. Tomeka Carroll & Domonique Wilson (@timothywelbeck)" – Yada Magazine
“Music Now: Artist Feature” – Beats and Lyrics Magazine
“Music You Need to Know” – Bro Bible
“Artists 2 Watch” – Skope Magazine
“Kacey Chrysler Show” – Radio 102.5 FM
“Power Hour Muzik” – Temple University WHIP Radio
"HBCU Artist Spotlight [Timothy Welbeck] of Morehouse College" – HBCU Digest
"[Timothy Welbeck] - Have Plenty feat. Tomeka Carroll" Sphere of Hip-Hop
"Chican's Choice - [Timothy Welbeck] Shades of Grace" Chican's Choice
"Adding to His Kingdom: Enter the Mind of [Timothy Welbeck]" Hip-Hop Stardom 101
"John Lennon Songwriting Contest Session 1 Winners" John Lennon Songwriting Contest