Black-Ish: Executive Producer Kenny Smith Talks Colorism Episode
Writing for The Grio, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. talked to Kenny Smith, co-showrunner and executive producer of ABC's...
Dakar: Fashion Week Shows Vibrancy of Style and City
Reporting for The Guardian, photojournalist Finbarr O'Reilly takes readers on a dazzling journey to Dakar's fashion scene with a beautiful photo essay. O'Reilly, who...
Zimbabwe: Govt Agrees to Wage Increase Amid Protests
Reuters Africa is reporting government officials have agreed to give public servants a cost of living wage increase amid growing protests. The increase will...
The Green Book: The Safety Guide Makes a Comeback?
The motion picture Green Book took home several top awards at the 76th Golden Globe Awards. In the acting categories, megastar Mahershala Ali won...
2018: The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories
1. Legends Lost
The world lost major influencers, legends, trailblazers and icons during 2018. Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin went to glory this year after...
African Diaspora: New Year’s Eve Traditions
In a photo gallery, Chantal Martineau of the Huffington Post shares different New Year's Eve traditions that occur throughout the African Diaspora. Martineau highlights...
Kwanzaa: Zawadis (Gifts) That Reflect Our African Heritage
Contemporary psychological literature is overflowing with empirical evidence (originating in or based on observation or experience) indicating the importance of active positive racial socialization...
VIDEO: What is Kwanzaa? A Cartoon Explainer
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Black Santa: Santas of Color are No Longer Novel
Writing for MPR News, Riham Feshir discusses the great demand for Santas of color in the United States. The article highlights Santa Larry who...
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...
