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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mzce-hBAw8
Happy Kwanzaa!!!
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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...
Michael B. Jordan: Leading the Charge in Diversifying Hollywood
Writing for The Daily Variety, Kristopher Tapley explores how leading actor and producer Michael B. Jordan is leading the charge on diversifying Hollywood with...
Myles Truitt: Star of Sci-Fi Film ‘Kin’ Speaks
Writing for BlackPressUSA, The Burton Wire's founder & Editor-in-Chief interviewed rising star Myles Truitt about his role in the science fiction film Kin, co-starring...
Black Public Media Announces Jacquie Jones Scholarship Fund
Black Public Media (BPM) announced a call for applications for the Jacquie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund (JJMSF) in August. Established with funding provided by...
Aretha Franklin’s Funeral: How to Watch Her Homegoing
https://youtu.be/xIX6btGIn8w
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, will be laid to rest tomorrow beginning 9:30 a.m. EST. The five-hour home going service will be live-streamed...
Love Is: Nuri & Yasir Find Love But What About Ruby?
The internet is all in a tizzy over OWN 's latest show, Love Is___ from the king and queen of relationship dramas Mara Brock Akil...
