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...
Turn It Blue: PSA Drops to Encourage GA Voters to Vote Early
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With both Senate seats up for grabs and President Trump up for re-election, the November 3rd election could be...
VP-Elect: AKA Declares Jan. 20 Kamala Harris Day
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The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories of 2013
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2020: The Year Black Voters Said, ‘Hold Up!’
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Mauree Turner: First Queer Black Muslim State Legislator Elected
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Holiday Gifts That Give Back
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First Afro Latino Festival of New York Held in Brooklyn
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Ethiopia: Sahle-Work Zewde Named First Woman President
The internet is in a tizzy over news Ethiopia has appointed its first woman president Sahle-Work Zewde. An experienced diplomat, Zwede,...