Cardinal Wilton Gregory: Pope Elevates First African-American
Archbishop Wilton Gregory has made history as the first African-American in history to be elevated to the College of Cardinals by the Catholic Church....
The Burton Wire’s Top News Stories of 2013
As 2013 comes to a close, The Burton Wire brings you our top news stories from the African Diaspora in 2013. While it was...
EXCLUSIVE: A Cappella Legends Take 6 Want People to ‘Respect Music More’
Take 6 is single-handedly one of American music’s most famous and celebrated vocal ensembles. The extremely talented, 10-time Grammy award-winning sextet’s current lineup features...
‘Mistresses’ and ‘Devious Maids’: Is There Hypocrisy in TV Democracy?
ABC's show 'Mistresses' has been criticized for celebrating mistresses, known in many married circles as home wrecking harlots. Based on the BBC's hit show...
The Burton Wire’s Christmas Playlist
The Burton Wire would like to wish you a safe and Happy Holiday season! To help you get into the Christmas spirit, we've compiled...
First Afro Latino Festival of New York Held in Brooklyn
On Saturday, June 29, 2013, the first Afro Latino Festival of New York: Listen to the Echo of the Drums in Latin America was...
Nigeria: Boko Haram Targets Capital
Reuters Africa is reporting that militant Islamists are targeting Nigeria's capital of Abuja and plan to load bombs on petrol lorries headed into the...
Mandela: Family Holds Vigil; Archbishop Offers Prayers
The New York Times is reporting that family members are holding a vigil for ailing anti-Apartheid activist and icon Nelson Mandela. Mr. Mandela had...
Barbados: ‘The House of Landship’ Play Bridges Past and Present
Multilayered, riveting, epic and dramatic are the best words to describe Winston Farrell’s latest play, 'The House of Landship.' As Barbados struggles to stay...
Mali Elections are Scheduled for July 28
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Mali has scheduled elections for July 28, 2013. Mali has been in a state of turmoil since the ouster of President...
