Carvin Haggins: Producer Talks Purpose and Rage Against the Rachet
When songwriter and producer Carvin "Ransum" Haggins first collaborated with artist Musiq Soulchild, the singer asked him why he makes music. Haggins, with full...
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Spelman College Top HBCU
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Spelman College topped the list at number one,...
‘Take Me To The River’: Memphis’ Music is Central to American Culture
There’s no denying that the regional sounds that emerged out of Memphis between the 1950s and 1970s helped to cement the city’s notoriety as...
We Can’t Let Star Athletes Like Oscar Pistorius and Ray Rice Off the Hook
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the prevalence of violence against women in professional sports. Exploring...
The Burton Wire’s Christopher A. Daniel Featured on HuffPost Live
The Burton Wire's Deputy Editor Christopher A. Daniel recently had the opportunity to chat with talk show host/activist Tavis Smiley on HUFFPost Live. Dr. Marc...
‘Give a Glove’ Campaign to Help End Spread of Ebola
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the HEARTT Foundation has incorporated the "Give a Glove" campaign into their Ebola BlockAID campaign.
The "Give a Glove" campaign aims...
Joe Sample: Legendary Musician Passes Away
Legendary pianist and composer Joe Sample passed away on Fri., Sept. 12 from complications due to lung cancer.
The exceptional keyboardist with an incredible ear...
Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty of Culpable Homicide
Celebrated athlete Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide in the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013. Culpable...
#BringBackGoodluck2015: Nigerian President Bans Hashtag Campaign
BBC News is reporting that Nigeria's president, Goodluck Johnson, is asking that his supporters cease using a modified version of the #BringBackOurGirls hashtag to...
Oscar Pistorius: Not Guilty? Not Yet
Celebrated Paralympian Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of premeditated murder. Judge Thokozile Masipa began delivering her statement about the verdict around 3:30 a.m....
