Terrence Howard Talks Empire’s Lucious Lyon
Writing for The Root, the Burton Wire's founder and editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. caught up with Terrence Howard, star of...
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...
OITNB: Why Are We Mad at Hough When 'Farina' is Making a Comeback?
The blogosphere is still reeling over Dancing with the Stars dancer Julianne Hough's poor taste in Halloween attire this year. In...
Sonia Manzano: Sesame Street’s ‘Maria’ Leaving Show
A collective sigh has been let out as news that Sonia Manzano, who has played the beloved character of 'Maria' on...
Scotty Barnhart: New Director of Count Basie Orchestra Talks Jazz Education
Scotty Barnhart was recently named the new director of the Count Basie Orchestra (CBO). The talented jazz trumpeter returned home to...
TV One’s ‘For the Love of Ruth’ Premieres Tonight
TV One pays honor to the spirit of Mother’s Day with the premiere of the network original film For The Love...
Black-Ish: Watch Trailer for New Show; Will You Be Watching?
The trailer for ABC's new sitcom 'Black-ish' is making its rounds on the blogospere, so we thought we'd bring it to...
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...
The Six Triple Eight: Tyler Perry Salutes WWII Black Women Soldiers
The Six Triple Eight tells the important yet often overlooked story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-woman...
ABC’s ‘American Crime’ Takes on Race
ABC's unapologetic hour-long series, American Crime, tackles race, class, gender, politics, criminal justice, family and faith. Set in Modesto, CA, the...
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