BHM: How to Shake a Black Man’s Hand
The Burton Wire is known for thoughtful and meaningful coverage of news impacting the African Diaspora. Every once in a while, we come across...
Caribbean Leaders Offer Well Wishes to President Obama
Caribbean 360is reporting that Caribbean leaders are offering congratulations to U.S. President Barack Obama on his re-election. The leaders of Antigua and Barbuda and Jamaica...
Jacquie Jones: Black Film and Media Champion Dies
The Burton Wire is sad to report Peabody Award-winning director and longtime former executive director of National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC)—now Black Public Media—has died....
Italy: Jamaican Family Killed in Bridge Collapse
Caribbean 360 is reporting a Jamaican woman, her Italian husband and their 9-year-old daughter were among the victims of a bridge collapse in Genoa...
Ghana: John Mahama Wins Presidential Election
The Guardian Nigeria is reporting that incumbent John Mahama has won Ghana's presidential election. The electoral commission reported that Mahama won 50.7% against opposition...
U.S.: Angie Martinez Leaves Hot 97
The blogosphere is lit up over reports that legendary Hip-Hop DJ Angie Martinez, 'The Voice of New York," has resigned from Hip-Hop station Hot...
‘Forever Jones’: Using Reality TV to Spread the Gospel
Primetime reality television has evolved into spotlighting gospel artists like Mary Mary and The Sheards. Viewers are given candid access weekly into these musical...
Caribbean: Be Prepared for 'Very Active' Hurricane Season
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Management Agency (CDEMA) has urged Caribbean people to be prepared for a very active...
Great Britain: Slave-owners Given Huge Payouts After Abolition
written by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D.
When many people speak of slavery reparations, they debate the merit of whether descendants of slaves should actually receive...
Paralympian Oscar Pistorius Arrested for Girlfriend’s Death
CNN is reporting that celebrated paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested for the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
CNN's Nkepile Mabuse, Josh...
