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...
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...
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...
Educating Black Kids: Obama’s White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
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Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent...
Educating Black Kids: Obama's White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent...
Woman Found Guilty of Defrauding Caribbean Nationals
Caribbean 360 is reporting that an American woman was found guilty of defrauding Caribbean Nationals. Elizabeth Lindsey Meredith has pleaded guilty...
Obama: Closer-in-Chief at DNC
OPINION
by
Jasper Alexander
During the Democratic National Convention, Democrats spent the majority of the week making their case to the American electorate, more...
FLOTUS’ DNC Speech Resonates with Women in the Caribbean
OPINION
by
Tara J. Wilkinson
Listening to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Democratic National Convention Speech, it hit home that although we so often think...
FLOTUS' DNC Speech Resonates with Women in the Caribbean
OPINION
by
Tara J. Wilkinson
Listening to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Democratic National Convention Speech, it hit home that although we so often think...
Why is Education So Low on the Political Totem Pole?
OPINION
by
Rhonda J. Summey, Ed.D.
Joblessness, hopelessness and a lifetime dependency on the government—this is what Condoleezza Rice said would result if the...
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