Akosua Report: Toni Morrison
written by Akosua Lowery
"In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate." - Toni Morrison, The Guardian, Jan. 29, 1992
Toni Morrison
Chloe Ardelia Wofford...
BHM: How to Shake a Black Man’s Hand
The Burton Wire is known for thoughtful and meaningful coverage of news impacting the African Diaspora. Every once in a while, we come across...
BHM: How to Shake a Black Man's Hand
The Burton Wire is known for thoughtful and meaningful coverage of news impacting the African Diaspora. Every once in a while, we come across...
Johnathan Lee Iverson: Ringling Bros. First Black Ringmaster
written by Christopher A. Daniel
Johnathan Lee Iverson is the luckiest man in show business. For 48 weeks a year, he is in a different...
Australia Passes Bill to Officially Recognize Indigenous Population
BBC News UK is reporting that Australia's lower house has unanimously passed a bill recognizing Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples as the country's...
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius Arrested for Girlfriend’s Death
CNN is reporting that celebrated paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested for the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse, Josh...
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius Arrested for Girlfriend's Death
CNN is reporting that celebrated paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested for the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse, Josh...
Akosua Report: Dr. Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler
UPDATE (11/28/16) - The Photo of Dr. Rebecca Davis Lee Crumpler included in the original post of of this article on 02/14/13 cannot be...
State of the Union 2013: Barack the Magic Negro?
written by Devona Walker
While President Obama was still giving his State of the Union address, Fox News’ website had already posted this headline: Obama...
Atlanta: Black Music Industry Keeps Georgia on the Map
Written by Christopher A. Daniel
The history of American popular music has definitely seen its fair share of input from African Americans. Considering hip hop...
