At this year’s BB&T Atlanta Open, Venus Williams’ win against Genie Bouchard was another milestone in the good ‘ole boys club of tennis. It was the first time in the tournament’s 96-year span that women competed and were a hug...
Democracy Now‘s Amy Goodman talks Frederick Douglass’ July 5, 1852 address to the Rochester Ladies Antislavery Society entitled, ” “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.” Watch legendary thespian ...
Mahershala Ali made Oscar history last night with his Best Supporting Actor win for his performance in the critically-acclaimed film Moonlight. Ali became the first Muslim to win the honor in the 89-year history of the Academy. Be...
Matt Hamilton of the Los Angeles Times is reporting World Star Hip-Hop founder Lee O’Denat has died at age 43. Hamilton reports: “The San Diego County medical examiner’s office said O’Denat was at a business in a San D...
Kwanzaa is a holiday celebration of African culture, values and history observed by many African-Americans in the United States, December 26 – January 1, each year. The official Kwanzaa website states: “As an African A...
The 2016 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. If you haven’t voted early or by absentee ballot, this is the day to cast your vote for President as well for any federal Congressional seats that are up for a v...
Hurricane Matthew is making it’s way through the Caribbean and now towards the Coastal U.S. The category 4 hurricane shows no signs of slowing down. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, lists the following tips: *L...
Writing for the Huffington Post, The Burton Wire‘s founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., reviews Cynthia Mort’s controversial biopic starring Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone and David Oyelowo as Clifton Hen...
It’s official. Winter storm Jonas (#Jonas) has hit the East Coast leaving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast covered in up to 40 inches of snow. Many local governments and businesses have closed but some like the Giant food chai...
Rebecca Walton of Houston Profile Magazine is reporting that Nigerian born Dr. Foyekemi Ikyaator, 31, is opening a stand-alone emergency room in northwest Houston. The wife, mother, and Nigerian native is an alumna of the Universi...
