Susan Rice and Rhonda Lee: A Common Bond
The Burton Wire's Editor-in-Chief wrote a post for The Root demonstrating the shared experiences of black women in the workplace as evidenced by the...
BREAKING: Helicopter Carrying High-Ranking Nigerian Officials Crashes
Yahoo News is reporting that a helicopter carrying high-ranking Nigerian government officials has crashed. The article reports:
"A rescue agency spokesman says a helicopter carrying...
Nigeria: Finance Minister’s Mother Okonjo Released
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the mother of Nigeria's finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been released. Professor Kamene Okonjo, 83, was abducted on Sunday by...
Nigeria: Finance Minister's Mother Okonjo Released
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the mother of Nigeria's finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been released. Professor Kamene Okonjo, 83, was abducted on Sunday by...
Brazil: Legendary Architect Oscar Niemeyer Dies
Ben Tavener of the Rio Times is reporting that legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has died. Mr. Niemeyer designed many of the most prominent...
Mali: Prime Minister Diarra Forced to Resign
The Associated Press is reporting that Mali's Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra, 60, has been arrested and forced to resign. Diarra made the announcement...
Brazil: Sluggish 3rd Quarter Economic Growth Causes Concern
The New York Times' Simon Romero is reporting that Brazil's economic growth has been sluggish in the third quarter. Romero writes:
"Brazil’s economy registered anemic...
Ghana: Defeated NPP Presidential Candidate Akufo-Addo Speaks
by Rose Afriyie
In an exclusive interview for The Burton Wire, Ghanaian journalist Rose Afriyie speaks with defeated NPP presidential candidate Nana Akufo-Addo about his...
Dr. Dre: ‘The Chronic’ 20 Years Later
By the early 1990s, hip hop was on a roll with heavy MTV rotation, modest Billboard chart success, prime time sitcoms, product placement ads...
Dr. Dre: 'The Chronic' 20 Years Later
By the early 1990s, hip hop was on a roll with heavy MTV rotation, modest Billboard chart success, prime time sitcoms, product placement ads...
