South African Police Stop Bomb Plot Against ANC
Al Jazeera is reporting that South African police have foiled a plot to bomb an ANC conference in Bloemfontein. The conference was expected to...
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...
U.S.: Morehouse School of Medicine Unveils Mobile Clinical Research Unit
by Christopher A. Daniel
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) unveiled its premier Mobile Clinical Research Unit on December 6.
The 30-foot long RV is the first...
Mixed Chicks Wins $8M in Lawsuit Against Sally Beauty
Jet is reporting that hair care company Mixed Chicks was awarded $8 million against the Sally Beauty Supply chain in a trademark infringement lawsuit...
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...
Ghana: John Mahama Wins Presidential Election
The Guardian Nigeria is reporting that incumbent John Mahama has won Ghana's presidential election. The electoral commission reported that Mahama won 50.7% against opposition...
What if Jordan Davis’ Killer Were Black?
Writing for The Root, Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., The Burton Wire's Editor-in-Chief wonders why there is a national outcry when an unarmed black teen...
What if Jordan Davis' Killer Were Black?
Writing for The Root, Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., The Burton Wire's Editor-in-Chief wonders why there is a national outcry when an unarmed black teen...
Lawrence Guyot: Civil Rights Legend Passes Away
The New York Times is reporting that civil rights activist Lawrence Guyot has died. Douglas Martin reports:
"Mr. Guyot (GHEE-ott) was repeatedly challenged, jailed and...
