Anti-American Rage Sweeps the Middle East
Jamal al-Jabiri of Mail & Guardian is reporting that the Middle East has been swept with anti-U.S. fury over an obscure 14 minute film...
An Open Letter to Kendrick Lamar
OPINION
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Jamar Thrasher
The Burton Wire's guest blogger Jamar Thrasher writes an open letter to rising star Kendrick Lamar, a Compton rapper who doesn't vote and...
Ivory Coast Boosts West African Zone
Birame Faye of Trust Media London is reporting that the ending of Ivory Coast's crisis is proving to be a blessing for the economy...
China and Nigeria: $1.1 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention
The New York Times is reporting that China is offering Nigeria $1.1 billion in loans to help build airport terminals, a light rail line for...
VMAs Dead Wrong on DNC
Writing for TheRoot.com, The Burton Wire's editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, ponders why MTV's Video Music Awards (VMAs) would counter program against the Democratic National...
Chicago Teachers’ Strike: A Missed Opportunity
OPINION
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Dr. Rema Reynolds
As a former school teacher, I understand the challenges of teaching. Long hours, short pay -- damned if you do, damned if...
Somalia’s Parliament Voting for New President
BBC News is reporting that Somalia's parliament is in the midst of electing a new president in another step to end a decades long...
Somalia's Parliament Voting for New President
BBC News is reporting that Somalia's parliament is in the midst of electing a new president in another step to end a decades long...
Educating Black Kids: Obama’s White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent should have to...
Educating Black Kids: Obama's White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent should have to...
