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...
Multiple Sclerosis: Activist Lisa McRipley Raises Awareness & Funds with Hustle-a-thon
MS Activist and National MS Society Michigan Chapter Trustee Lisa McRipley is sponsoring M² S² – the Inaugural Mighty Multiple Sclerosis...
Yamiche Alcindor: Named Host of ‘Washington Week’
The internet is buzzing about the announcement Haitian-American journalist Yamiche Alcindor has been named host of PBS's 'Washington Week," a political...
Mixed-Race Miss France Gets Racist Threats on Social Media
The Voice (UK) is reporting that the 2014 Miss France Flora Coquerel, 19, has been receiving racist threats via social media...
Akosua Report: Joel Augustus Rogers
"Intellect, whether of civilized or uncivilized humanity, as you know, sir, is elastic in quality. That is, primitive man when transplanted...
DNC 2012: When Clinton Speaks…
OPINION
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Jasper Alexander
In 48 minutes, former president Bill Clinton reminded the country of why he is considered by many to be one...
Seven HBCU Players Named to 2013 NFL Draft
UPDATE (April 26, 2013): Florida A&M's defensive tackle Ellie Hyppolite has been named to the 2013 NFL Draft, making him the...
“Napa Ever After” Premieres Saturday and Makes History
"Napa Ever After," a Mahogany presentation that is a part of Hallmark Channel's “Annual Summer Nights” program premieres Saturday, August 26th...
Delilah: Team Behind OWN’s New Show Talks Queen City & Authenticity
The Oprah Winfrey Network's(OWN) much anticipated nighttime drama, "Delilah," aired Tuesday, March 9 at 9 p.m. EST. Maahra Hill (“Black-ish,” “How...
The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, The Burton Wire brings you our top news stories from the African Diaspora in 2013....
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