Albuquerque Police Department: Is Brutality the Norm?
Conor Friedersdorf of The Atlantic is reporting that the Albuquerque Police Department is one of the most brutal police departments in...
U.S.: EPA Chief Lisa P. Jackson to Step Down
John M. Broder of the New York Times is reporting that Lisa P. Jackson is stepping down as administrator of the...
Caribbean Leaders Offer Well Wishes to President Obama
Caribbean 360is reporting that Caribbean leaders are offering congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama on his re-election. The leaders of Antigua and...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosa Parks
by Nsenga K. Burton
Writing for the Huffington Post, Dr. Jeanne Theoharis, professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College of the City...
Michelle Obama Admires Iconic Singer Beyoncé
If you could choose an occupation different from your current one, what would it be? Well according to the First Lady...
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...
Legendary Soul Singer Bobby Womack Dies
Jason Newman of Rolling Stone is reporting that soul music legend Bobby Womack has died. Womack's death has been confirmed by representatives...
President Hugo Chavez Has Died: What Next?
The New York Times, CNN and Washington Post are reporting that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died. What does that mean...
Concerns Over Zimbabwe Elections Grow
After much conflict and controversy, Zimbabwe will hold elections on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. While some are stating that this may...
Policing Women's Garb From L.A. to Namibia
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's Editor-in-Chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. examines the phenomena of policing women's bodies through dress...
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