With her daughter Ilwad looking on, Ilhan Omar was sworn into office, becoming the first Somali American to serve in Congress. Omar arrived in the United States 23 years ago, is one of two Muslim women to serve in Congress and the...
The motion picture Green Book took home several top awards at the 76th Golden Globe Awards. In the acting categories, megastar Mahershala Ali won for best supporting actor and Viggo Mortensen won for best actor. Director Peter Fa...
In a photo gallery, Chantal Martineau of the Huffington Post shares different New Year’s Eve traditions that occur throughout the African Diaspora. Martineau highlights “Watch Night,” which began with pray...
Contemporary psychological literature is overflowing with empirical evidence (originating in or based on observation or experience) indicating the importance of active positive racial socialization of Black children. Reinforcing ...
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When most people think of the name Idris, they think of world famous actor Idris Elba. There’s another Idris on the block and he has been leading the tech industry since his teen years. Idris Sandu, 21, may one day be a hous...
Writing for Black Press USA/NNPA, The Burton Wire’s Founder & Editor-in-Chief talks to then Georgia 6th District Congressional candidate Lucy McBath about her campaign, her motivation, God and her son Jordan. McBa...
August 10, 2018 may forever be known as Freaky Friday as the Disney Channel debuts a new version of the iconic film based on the classic novel by Mary Rogers. Directed by Steve Carr, this Disney film stars stage veteran Heidi Bli...
John Bacon of USA Today is reporting Harvard University released a study that reports Hurricane Maria killed 70 times more people than the official toll offered by government authorities. Bacon writes: “Authorities in Puerto...
ATTN released a video on the racist history of tipping on its social media platforms that has online audiences buzzing. Surprise, no surprise, tipping is tied to slavery. It seems that every questionable practice in the U.S. leads...
