Dr. Myles and Ruth Munroe: Funeral Will Be Held on Dec. 4
Leonardo Blair of the Christian Post is reporting that Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife Ruth will be laid to rest...
Ira Curry: Black Woman Wins Mega Millions Jackpot
Jason Hanna and Steve Almasy of CNN are reporting that a 56-year-old woman has won half of the second-largest Mega Millions...
Dr. Susan Moore: Morehouse School of Medicine Has the Answer
A video of Dr. Susan Moore outlining her racist treatment at the hands of battling COVID-19 has gone viral on social...
Meles Zenawi Dies: Reactions from Africa
Jenée Desmond-Harris of TheRoot.com is reporting on reactions to the death of Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi by dignitaries from other...
Review: ‘If Anything Happens I Love You’ Short Film
"If Anything Happens I Love You is a silent, animated, short film that chronicles the cavernous grief caused by the loss...
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...
Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid: ASCAP Honors Visionary Leader
Veteran musician-turned-record label executive Antonio "L.A." Reid strives to bring out excellence in anything and everyone with whom he comes in...
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....
Ava Duvernay: Releases Short Film ‘August 28th’
Celebrated filmmaker Ava DuVernay released her short film, "August 28: A Day in the Life of a People,” starring Lupita Nyong’o,...
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...