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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Educating Black Kids: Obama’s White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
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Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent...
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...
Woman Found Guilty of Defrauding Caribbean Nationals
Caribbean 360 is reporting that an American woman was found guilty of defrauding Caribbean Nationals. Elizabeth Lindsey Meredith has pleaded guilty...
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