Pistorius Sentencing Hearing Begins: Asks for Community Service
The sentencing hearing for Paralympian runner Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of culpable homicide last month, in the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has...
Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84
Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has died. Family spokesman...
We Can’t Let Star Athletes Like Oscar Pistorius and Ray Rice Off the Hook
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the prevalence of violence against women in professional sports. Exploring...
‘Give a Glove’ Campaign to Help End Spread of Ebola
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the HEARTT Foundation has incorporated the "Give a Glove" campaign into their Ebola BlockAID campaign.
The "Give a Glove" campaign aims...
Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty of Culpable Homicide
Celebrated athlete Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide in the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013. Culpable...
#BringBackGoodluck2015: Nigerian President Bans Hashtag Campaign
BBC News is reporting that Nigeria's president, Goodluck Johnson, is asking that his supporters cease using a modified version of the #BringBackOurGirls hashtag to...
Oscar Pistorius: Not Guilty? Not Yet
Celebrated Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of premeditated murder. Judge Thokozile Masipa began delivering her statement about the verdict around 3:30 a.m....
Ray Rice and Oscar Pistorius: The Tie That Binds
This week has been a heavy one for the sports world. Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson is selling his team after an email reflecting...
African Union Pushes for Ebola Travel Ban Removal
The Mail & Guardian is reporting that the African Union is calling for all travel bans related to the Ebola affected member states to...
Israel Accused of Expelling Africans by Human Rights Watch
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Human Rights Watch has accused the Israeli government of forcing thousands of African asylum seekers to return home where they...
