‘Dear White People’: Director Justin Simien Has More Stories to Tell
Dear White People is the clever feature debut of Houston native-now-Los Angeles-based writer, producer and director Justin Simien. The winner of...
Brazil: Sluggish 3rd Quarter Economic Growth Causes Concern
The New York Times' Simon Romero is reporting that Brazil's economic growth has been sluggish in the third quarter. Romero writes:
"Brazil’s...
Brazil: 31 Student Arrests in Protests Over Rio Bus Fares
Ben Tavener of The Rio Times is reporting that protests over the increase in bus fares in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
Christiane Taubira: France’s Justice Minister Subjected to Racist Slurs
Writing for The Root, Breanna Edwards writes that France's Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has been subjected to a slew of racist...
Japan Attempts to Recover Influence in Brazil
Bloomberg is reporting that the country of Japan is attempting to recover its influence in the country of Brazil.
Juan Pable Spinetto of...
Akosua Report: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Burton Wire is proud to announce the addition of The Akosua Report: Facts on The African Diaspora, written by Akosua...
FIFA 2014 World Cup: Will Africa Reach the Final Four?
Writing for AllAfrica.com, Nick Said is wondering aloud if an African team will reach the Final Four in the FIFA 2014...
Haiti: Airport to be Renamed in Honor of Hugo Chavez
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Haiti will rename Cap-Haitien International Airport in the north to Hugo Chavez International Airport after the...
South America: Drug Submarines Pose New Challenge
Caribbean 360 is reporting that law enforcement officials fighting the war against illegal drugs are facing a new challenge. Â Narcotics organizations...
Griselda Blanco: 'Godmother of Cocaine' Killed
Douglas Stanglin of USA Today is reporting that legendary drug boss Griselda 'Godmother of Cocaine' Blanco has been killed. The woman...




