Boris Kodjoe Produces 2013 Soul Train Awards
"Let's go!" barks Boris Kodjoe as he leads his entourage to a backstage service elevator of the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, home of the...
Thanksgiving: What Are We Really Celebrating?
Writing for Creative Loafing in 2007, the Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. discusses the myth of Thanksgiving and the idea...
Chico Hamilton: Legendary Jazz Drummer Dies
The Grio is reporting that legendary jazz drummer Forestorn “Chico” Hamilton has died of natural causes. Charles J. Gans of the Associated Press writes:
"A...
‘Searching for Shaniqua’: Documentary Asks What’s in a Black Name?
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. interviewed filmmaker Phill Branch about his upcoming documentary 'Searching for...
'Searching for Shaniqua': Documentary Asks What's in a Black Name?
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. interviewed filmmaker Phill Branch about his upcoming documentary 'Searching for...
‘Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley’: Doc Celebrates Iconic Performer
HBO's long awaited documentary, Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley premieres tonight. Produced, narrated and directed by Academy award-winning actress/comedienne Goldberg, the documentary special shines...
'Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley': Doc Celebrates Iconic Performer
HBO's long awaited documentary, Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley premieres tonight. Produced, narrated and directed by Academy award-winning actress/comedienne Goldberg, the documentary special shines...
‘The Best Man Holiday’: Director Talks Remaking Magic
“You know, people really know me from The Best Man. I’ve done five other movies since then, but it always comes back to ‘The...
'The Best Man Holiday': Director Talks Remaking Magic
“You know, people really know me from The Best Man. I’ve done five other movies since then, but it always comes back to ‘The...
Nelson George: ‘Funk is the Link Between Soul and Hip-Hop’
Black pop culture curator Nelson George screened his upcoming VH1 Rock Doc, Finding The Funk, on opening night of Atlanta’s BronzeLens Film Festival. Finding...
