Civil Rights Legend: Reverend C.T. Vivian Dies at 95
The world is mourning the loss of two civil rights giants, Reverend C.T. Vivian and Congressman John Lewis.
Reverend C.T. Vivian, a...
Afro-Iranians: Photography Book Captures History
The blogosphere has been buzzing about beautiful photos of Afro-Iranians making their way across the web. The photos are part of...
Frederick Douglass: Descendants Read Famous July 4th Speech (VIDEO)
The descendants of abolitionist and anti-slavery and women's rights activist Frederick Douglass read excerpts from one of his most famous speeches:...
‘EMPIRE’: Phylicia Rashad to Guest Star in Recurring Role
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will join the cast of Fox's 'Empire' this season. Rashad will play the role of...
African Children's Choir Featured in Documentary 'Imba Means Sing'
African Children's Choir (ACC) is the subject of an upcoming feature-length documentary, Imba Means Sing. The independent film, shot over two...
Ryan Coogler: ‘Fruitvale Station’ Director Talks Filmmaking and Oscar Grant
Ryan Coogler is the writer/filmmaker responsible for the tear-jerking independent feature, Fruitvale Station. The 27-year-old Oakland native with a serious Bay...
Michael Brown: Parents Appeal to U.N. Committee
CNN is reporting that the parents of Michael Brown, 18, a Missouri teen killed by police officer Darren Wilson, 28, have...
Salsa Legend Cheo Feliciano Dies in Car Accident
CNN is reporting that Puerto Rican salsa legend Jose Luis "Cheo" Feliciano, a giant of the genre, died in a car...
The Burton Wire’s Top Stories of 2022
2022 was a doozy with a host of stories impacting Black communities throughout the Diaspora. From the arrest and conviction of...
DNC 2012: When Clinton Speaks…
OPINION
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Jasper Alexander
In 48 minutes, former president Bill Clinton reminded the country of why he is considered by many to be one...
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