Policing Women's Garb From L.A. to Namibia
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's Editor-in-Chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. examines the phenomena of policing women's bodies through dress...
Ghana Celebrates 56 Years of Independence
Today, Ghana celebrated 56 years of independence as a nation. Ghana obtained its independence from colonial Britain in 1957.
President John Dramani...
President Hugo Chavez Has Died: What Next?
The New York Times, CNN and Washington Post are reporting that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died. What does that mean...
Hugo Chavez: Venezuelan President Dies
The New York Times and CNN are reporting that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died. Vice President Nicolas Maduro just made...
South Africa: Violent Protests Gain Momentum from Within Communities
In a recent analysis piece for AllAfrica.com, Hamadziripi Tamukamoyo explores the causes of violent protest throughout South Africa, most of which...
Kenya: Early Election Results Show Kenyatta, Odinga Far Ahead
Wanyama Chebusiri and Gabriel Gatehouse of BBC Africa are reporting that election results have begun to come in from some polling...
Man Arrested and Charged with Murder of Openly Gay Mayoral Candidate
Michael Muskal of The Los Angeles Times is reporting that 22-year-old Lawrence Reed has been arrested and charged with the murder...
South Africa: S.A. Police Drag Taxi Driver Who Eventually Dies
****WARNING - NOT SAFE FOR WORK (NSFW) or APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 17
Yahoo News is reporting that a Mozambican man...
Great Britain: Slave-owners Given Huge Payouts After Abolition
written by Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D.
When many people speak of slavery reparations, they debate the merit of whether descendants of slaves...
Akosua Report: Hiram R. Revels
written by Akosua Lowery
In 1870, Hiram R. Revels (R-Miss.), became the first black member of the United States Senate as he...
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