Covid-19: Blacks Contracting and Dying Disproportionately
Writing for ProPublica, Akilah Johnson and Talia Buford shine light on early data that shows black people are contracting and dying...
Musical Giants: Withers, Marsalis, Roney & DiBango Pass Away
The world is mourning the loss of musical giants Bill Withers, Ellis Marsalis, Wallace Roney and Manu DiBango, all of whom...
#QuarantineAndChill: Things to Do During the COVID-19 Crisis
Writing for Black Press USA, The Burton Wire founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., offers readers some insight on what...
Kenya: Rare White Giraffe and Calf Killed by Poachers
BBC is reporting two extremely rare white giraffes have been killed by poachers in north-eastern Kenya leaving only one white giraffe...
Kobe Bryant: NBA Legend Dies in Helicopter Crash
UPDATE: It is now being reported that five people died in the helicopter crash that claimed NBA legend Kobe Bryant's life....
Podcast: The Burton WireTap™ Episode 1 ( November 14, 2019)
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Burton WireTap™, The Burton Wire's podcast which discusses topics and issues at the intersection...
In Menopause? WisePause Lifestyle Tour Has Your Back
Many women struggle with menopause, a natural and normal condition that all women experience as they age. The term "menopause" can...
Oprah: Makes $1.1 Million Donation to UNCF Charlotte
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey made a $1.1 million contribution to UNCF Charlotte as part of the 17th Annual Maya Angelou Women...
Hurricane Dorian: 165+ MPH Winds Devastate Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian has devastated the Bahamas. Multiple media outlets are reporting five people were killed by Hurricane Dorian, which had wind...
Cameron Boyce: Late Disney Star Honored His Grandmother
Disney fans are mourning the loss of Cameron Boyce, who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 20....