Somalia's New President Survives Assassination Attempt
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ZeeNews.com is reporting that Somalia's newly elected president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, who survived an assassination attempt two days after being elected, was...
Anti-American Rage Sweeps the Middle East
Jamal al-Jabiri of Mail & Guardian is reporting that the Middle East has been swept with anti-U.S. fury over an obscure...
An Open Letter to Kendrick Lamar
OPINION
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Jamar Thrasher
The Burton Wire's guest blogger Jamar Thrasher writes an open letter to rising star Kendrick Lamar, a Compton rapper who...
Ivory Coast Boosts West African Zone
Birame Faye of Trust Media London is reporting that the ending of Ivory Coast's crisis is proving to be a blessing...
China and Nigeria: $1.1 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention
The New York Times is reporting that China is offering Nigeria $1.1 billion in loans to help build airport terminals, a light...
VMAs Dead Wrong on DNC
Writing for TheRoot.com, The Burton Wire's editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, ponders why MTV's Video Music Awards (VMAs) would counter program against...
Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Missed Opportunity
OPINION
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Dr. Rema Reynolds
As a former school teacher, I understand the challenges of teaching. Long hours, short pay -- damned if you...
Somalia’s Parliament Voting for New President
BBC News is reporting that Somalia's parliament is in the midst of electing a new president in another step to end...
Somalia's Parliament Voting for New President
BBC News is reporting that Somalia's parliament is in the midst of electing a new president in another step to end...
Battling Over Black Hair
OPINION
by
Cindy Barnes-Thomas
Kids these days with their cornrows, tattoos, sagging pants and piercings—how will they ever get a job if they don’t...
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