Dick Gregory Unchained: Calls Out Spike Lee
by Nsenga K. Burton
In a video (audio recording) hosted by WeAllBeTV's YouTube channel, activist and comedian Dick Gregory calls out Spike...
VIDEO: Black and Latino Actors Discuss Identity
Race, nation and ethnicity are three distinct categories that are often collapsed leading to conflict, confusion and generalizations when it comes...
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Lauded for Business Success
by Christopher A. Daniel
(December 5, 2012 - Atlanta) On December 1, the retired Los Angeles Laker and business visionary Earvin 'Magic'...
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...
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....
VIDEO: Solange Attacks Jay-Z in Elevator? Beyonce Looks On
It seems all is not necessarily well in the Knowles-Carter clan. TMZ is reporting that Solange Knowles attacked Sean 'Jay-Z' Carter...
Rey Reel: Grammy Award Nominee Beatslayer Talks Music & the Future
Whenever Rey Reel is in the studio, there is no telling in what direction his creative juices might flow. The self-motivated...
Harry Belafonte Receives Hersholt Humanitarian Award
Legendary actor and activist Harry Belafonte, Jr., 87, received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
Boondocks Blackout? Aaron McGruder Speaks
The blogosphere has been buzzing over recent reports that Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder was not involved with Season 4 of the...
Actor Michael Clarke Duncan Dies
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that actor Michael Clarke Duncan has died. Duncan passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital Monday following complications...