An Open Letter to Kendrick Lamar
OPINION by Jamar Thrasher The Burton Wire‘s guest blogger Jamar Thrasher writes an open letter to rising star Kendrick Lamar, a Compton rapper who doesn’t vote and urges his fans not to vote in a Truth is Scary ...
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Ivory Coast Boosts West African Zone
Birame Faye of Trust Media London is reporting that the ending of Ivory Coast’s crisis is proving to be a blessing for the economy of the sub-region. Despite international financial turmoil, high oil import prices and food s...
China and Nigeria: $1.1 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention
The New York Times is reporting that China is offering Nigeria $1.1 billion in loans to help build airport terminals, a light rail line for its capital city and communication system improvements, the country’s Finance Minist...
VMAs Dead Wrong on DNC
Writing for TheRoot.com, The Burton Wire‘s editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, ponders why MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) would counter program against the Democratic National Convention. Last week the Democratic Nation...
Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Missed Opportunity
OPINION by Dr. Rema Reynolds As a former school teacher, I understand the challenges of teaching. Long hours, short pay — damned if you do, damned if you don’t. I remember being overworked and underpaid, so much so th...
Somalia's Parliament Voting for New President
BBC News is reporting that Somalia’s parliament is in the midst of electing a new president in another step to end a decades long war. The newly elected MPs have convened at a police academy in Mogadishu for the secret ballo...
Somalia’s Parliament Voting for New President
BBC News is reporting that Somalia’s parliament is in the midst of electing a new president in another step to end a decades long war. The newly elected MPs have convened at a police academy in Mogadishu for the secret ballo...
Battling Over Black Hair
OPINION by Cindy Barnes-Thomas Kids these days with their cornrows, tattoos, sagging pants and piercings—how will they ever get a job if they don’t look respectable? This is a moot question if the “kids” in question are earning MB...
Educating Black Kids: Obama's White House Initiative Offers
OPINION by Dr. Rema Reynolds During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent should have to set aside a college acceptance letter because th...
Educating Black Kids: Obama’s White House Initiative Offers
OPINION by Dr. Rema Reynolds During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent should have to set aside a college acceptance letter because th...