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...
Venus Williams Clinches Fed Cup Win for USA
In a boost for United States women’s tennis, Venus Williams clinched the Fed Cup World Group Playoff against Sweden by defeating Johanna Larsson 6-3,...
Former Minnesota Viking Safety Orlando Thomas Dies
Adam Shefter of ESPN is reporting that former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas, who led the NFL in interceptions during his rookie season in...
Sochi 2014: Sochi Mayor Says No Gay People Here
BBC News is reporting that Anatoly Pakhomov, mayor of Sochi, site of the 2014 Winter Olympics, has said that no gay people live in...
Terrell Owens’ Marriage Ends After Two Weeks
Beleaguered former NFL star Terrell Owens is unofficially single again. After only 2 weeks of marriage, Rachel Snider, the woman who married the former...
Cricket World Cup: S. A. Beats West Indies in Historic Win
Caribbean 360 is reporting that West Indies were outplayed in every department by South Africa as they plunged to a heavy 257-run defeat in...
USTA: Katrina Adams Hired as First Black Chairperson
Donald Hunt of ESPN is reporting that the USTA made history this past month by hiring Katrina Adams as the first African-American chairman, chief...
U.S.: Minority Snubs May Lead to Revision of Rooney Rule
Jarrett Bell of USA Today is reporting that eight NFL head coaching jobs and seven general manager positions have been filled during the just-completed...
Kenyan Runners Sweep 2013 NYC Marathon
After a one year hiatus due to security concerns and conditions caused by Hurricane Sandy, the 2013 New York City marathon returned with Kenyan...
Pregnant Ethiopian Olympian Dies; Baby is Saved
MSN.com is reporting that Ethiopian Olympic runner Meskerem Legesse of Wesport, Conn. has died after collapsing in a restaurant. The former 2004 Olympian and...
