Michael K. Williams: Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’ Dead at 54
The internet is buzzing with news iconic actor Michael K. Williams has died. Multiple media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter are...
‘Swagger’: Watch Apple TV+ Series Trailer Inspired by Kevin Durant’s Life
"Swagger," Apple TV+'s series inspired by the real life story of NBA superstar Kevin Durant is debuting October 29, 2021. Written,...
Ira Curry: Black Woman Wins Mega Millions Jackpot
Jason Hanna and Steve Almasy of CNN are reporting that a 56-year-old woman has won half of the second-largest Mega Millions...
‘Banshee’: Multicultural Cast Shares Thoughts on Race in America
Banshee doesn’t sound like much on the surface. It’s an hour-long Friday night series that chronicles an ex-con Lucas Hood (Antony...
Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid: ASCAP Honors Visionary Leader
Veteran musician-turned-record label executive Antonio "L.A." Reid strives to bring out excellence in anything and everyone with whom he comes in...
Emmys: The Diversity and Inclusion Shuffle
Writing for NNPA/Black Press USA Newswire, Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. discusses the continued marginalization of Black actors, producers and writers at...
BMF: STARZ’s ‘Black Mafia Family’ Premieres Sunday
The wait is over for one of the most highly-anticipated television shows of the Fall season. "BMF" premieres Sunday, September 26...
Review: ‘If Anything Happens I Love You’ Short Film
"If Anything Happens I Love You is a silent, animated, short film that chronicles the cavernous grief caused by the loss...
The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, The Burton Wire brings you our top news stories from the African Diaspora in 2013....
Disney & Kugali: Partnership will Bring African Stories to Audiences
The internet is ablaze over the news that Disney will partner with Kugali, a Nigerian comic and animation company, to create...
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