Boris Kodjoe Produces 2013 Soul Train Awards
"Let's go!" barks Boris Kodjoe as he leads his entourage to a backstage service elevator of the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, home of the...
Thanksgiving: What Are We Really Celebrating?
Writing for Creative Loafing in 2007, the Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. discusses the myth of Thanksgiving and the idea...
Libya Deports Hundreds of African Immigrants
Reuters is reporting that the state news agency Lana is stating that Libya is deporting hundreds of African immigrants to Niger. In an effort...
ICC Orders Kenyan President Kenyatta to Attend Trial
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will now be required to be physically present during his trial slated for February 5, next...
Chico Hamilton: Legendary Jazz Drummer Dies
The Grio is reporting that legendary jazz drummer Forestorn “Chico” Hamilton has died of natural causes. Charles J. Gans of the Associated Press writes:
"A...
Report: Senegal and Kenya Lead Africa’s Internet Surge
Senegal and Kenya are the African countries where the internet is having the biggest economic impact, according to a new report. Internet businesses and...
Report: Senegal and Kenya Lead Africa's Internet Surge
Senegal and Kenya are the African countries where the internet is having the biggest economic impact, according to a new report. Businesses that make...
‘Searching for Shaniqua’: Documentary Asks What’s in a Black Name?
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. interviewed filmmaker Phill Branch about his upcoming documentary 'Searching for...
'Searching for Shaniqua': Documentary Asks What's in a Black Name?
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. interviewed filmmaker Phill Branch about his upcoming documentary 'Searching for...
‘Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley’: Doc Celebrates Iconic Performer
HBO's long awaited documentary, Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley premieres tonight. Produced, narrated and directed by Academy award-winning actress/comedienne Goldberg, the documentary special shines...
