The Burton Wire Turns Ten: It’s Our Anniversary
Atlanta, GA (October 7, 2022) – The Burton Wire, the premiere online destination for news and culture of the African Diaspora, will celebrate 10...
Op-Ed: Black Theatre Day (September 17) is An Annual Day of Solidarity and Service
By Monica White Ndounou
Black Theatre Day (September 17) is an annual day of solidarity and service, to celebrate and support 21st...
Jesse Powell: R&B Crooner Dies
R&B singer and Grammy-nominated artist Jesse Powell has died. Powell's sisters Trina and Tamara Powell announced his passing on social media...
VIDEO: Shannon Sharpe Skewers Favre Over Welfare Scam
The internet is buzzing over Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and ESPN commentator Shannon Sharpe's takedown of NFL Hall...
#LAMH: OWN’S SMASH HIT “LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE” RETURNS
New episodes of OWN’s smash hit unscripted series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” return to Saturdays at 8:00pm ET/PT starting September 10...
South Africa: Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini Crowned
Nomsa Maseko of BBC News Africa is reporting, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini has been crowned Zulu king in a traditional ceremony in...
Valerie Boyd: A Remembrance
Many in the arts, academic and writing world are mourning the loss of celebrated author Valerie Boyd, who passed away February...
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...
Jeff Bezos: Billionaire Gifts Van Jones & Chef José Andrés $100M
Following the launch and landing of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin trip into space, the billionaire announced he would be awarding commentator...
Biz Markie: Rap Legend Dies
The world is mourning the loss of rap legend Biz Markie who passed away Friday at age 57 at a Baltimore...
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