Usher's New Look: Helps Young People Become Leaders
by Christopher A. Daniel
Black pop megastars (or lack thereof) are frequently targeted in mass media. Their success and fame is often the...
Jazz Legends Jarreau, Lewis and Marsalis Work to Keep Jazz in Schools
by
Christopher A. Daniel
Public schools and universities throughout America are cutting their music and arts programs at a rapid pace due to...
Chicago Teachers Strike: The Problems are Far From Over
OPINION
by
Rhonda J. Summey, Ed.D.
The strike is over and the battle is done in Chicago. The children will be in school back...
An Open Letter to Kendrick Lamar
OPINION
by
Jamar Thrasher
The Burton Wire's guest blogger Jamar Thrasher writes an open letter to rising star Kendrick Lamar, a Compton rapper who...
Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Missed Opportunity
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
As a former school teacher, I understand the challenges of teaching. Long hours, short pay -- damned if you...
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...
Educating Black Kids: Obama’s White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent...
Educating Black Kids: Obama's White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent...
Woman Found Guilty of Defrauding Caribbean Nationals
Caribbean 360 is reporting that an American woman was found guilty of defrauding Caribbean Nationals. Elizabeth Lindsey Meredith has pleaded guilty...
Obama: Closer-in-Chief at DNC
OPINION
by
Jasper Alexander
During the Democratic National Convention, Democrats spent the majority of the week making their case to the American electorate, more...
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