Remembering Paul Robeson: The Emperor Jones
by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D.
If you're familiar with the term, "Renaissance Man," then the name Paul Robeson is not news to you. The son...
Barbados: Govt Introducing Renewable Energy Legislation
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Barbados government will soon introduce legislation to facilitate renewable energy generation on the island. The author writes:
“We expect,...
Akosua Report: Alain Locke
"Negro life is not only establishing new contacts and founding new centers, it is finding a new soul. There is a fresh spiritual and...
Jamaica to Legalize Marijuana?
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Jamaica will decriminalize marijuana by the end of the 2014.
With the numbers of people turning to cannabis...
Aleta Chappelle to Direct 'Macbeth' Film Adaptation in Caribbean
Shadow and Act is reporting that Aleta Chappelle will direct a film adaptation of the Shakespearean play, "Macbeth," which will be filmed in Jamaica...
Caribbean: Be Prepared for 'Very Active' Hurricane Season
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Management Agency (CDEMA) has urged Caribbean people to be prepared for a very active...
Akosua Report: Joseph Hayne Rainey
“If the colored people of South Carolina had been accorded the same advantages—if they had had the same wealth and surroundings which the gentleman...
Treasury Department Says Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s Cuba Trip Did Not Violate Embargo
Damien Cave of The New York Times is reporting that, after particular speculation by two Republican members of Congress in Florida, the Treasury Department...
The Burton Wire's Christmas Playlist
The Burton Wire would like to wish you a safe and Happy Holiday season! To help you get into the Christmas spirit, we've compiled...
Caribbean: S&P Lowers Credit Rating for Several Countries
Peter Richards of Caribbean 360 gives the lowdown on all of the changes that occurred in the Caribbean that resulted in a bevy of...
