Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff: Teen Sensation Defeats Venus Williams at Wimbledon
The Internet is blazing with news 15-year-old tennis sensation Cori "Coco" Gauff has defeated tennis legend Venus Williams at Wimbledon. The Atlanta native, who...
First Democratic National Debate pt. 2 2019 Wrap-Up
The Debate
The debate kicked off just as we expected -- with way too many people. NBC seemed to get a handle on the shoddy...
First Democratic National Debate 2019 Wrap-Up
PSA: This post is written from the perspective of one black women. Deal with it.Â
The Debate
Yesterday, ten of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee hopefuls...
VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle’s Family Accepts Humanitarian Award at 2019 BET Awards
Iconic rapper Nipsey Hussle received the Humanitarian Award posthumously at the 2019 BET Awards. In addition to being a rapper, Hussle was known for...
George Lynch: Retired NBA Star Turned HBCU Head Coach Gives Back
Famed University of North Carolina and NBA basketball star George Lynch is making a difference. The man who counts a high school championship (Patrick...
Eunetta T. Boone: Veteran Comedy Writer & Producer Dies
The entertainment industry is reeling over the sudden death of Veteran comedy writer and producer Eunetta T. Boone. Boone is Executive Producer and Showrunner...
Brazil Waives Visas for U.S., Canadian, Japan & Aussie Visitors
Reuters is reporting Brazil has waived visa requirements for visitors from the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia. In an effort to boost tourism,...
Ethiopian Airlines: Boeing 737 Crashes Killing All 157 Passengers
News of an Ethiopian Airlines crash has the Internet reeling. Multiple media outlets are reporting Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed en route to Nairobi,...
Robin Givens: ‘Ambitions’ Star Talks Longevity & ‘Boomerang’
Enduring actress Robin Givens has been in the acting game for three decades and shows no signs of slowing down. While promoting her latest...
2018: The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories
1. Legends Lost
The world lost major influencers, legends, trailblazers and icons during 2018. Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin went to glory this year after...
