BHM: How to Shake a Black Man's Hand
The Burton Wire is known for thoughtful and meaningful coverage of news impacting the African Diaspora. Every once in a while,...
South Africa: Communities Join One Billion Rising (OBR) Movement
written by Kaitlin Higgins
AllAfrica.com is reporting that on Thursday, February 14, communities throughout South Africa stood, marched, and rallied in solidarity...
Australia Passes Bill to Officially Recognize Indigenous Population
BBC News UK is reporting that Australia's lower house has unanimously passed a bill recognizing Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples...
Akosua Report: Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers
written by Akosua Lowery
“No one is alarmed when white scholars become experts on black thought because whites are generally considered qualified...
Israel: Forced Contraception for Ethiopian Immigrants
written by Kaitlin Higgins
Hugh Naylor of The National is reporting that Israel has been accused of forcing birth control injections on Ethiopian...
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius Arrested for Girlfriend’s Death
CNN is reporting that celebrated paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested for the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
CNN's...
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius Arrested for Girlfriend's Death
CNN is reporting that celebrated paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested for the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
CNN's...
Akosua Report: Dr. Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler
UPDATE (11/28/16) - The Photo of Dr. Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler included in the original post of of this article on...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Win African Cup of Nations
Nigeria's national football (soccer) team, the Super Eagles, triumphed over Burkina Faso during the final match of the African Cup of...
Nigeria's Super Eagles Win African Cup of Nations
Nigeria's national football (soccer) team, the Super Eagles, triumphed over Burkina Faso during the final match of the African Cup of...