New Book Suggests Cuba-U.S. Relations Not as Frosty as Once Thought
Roger Hamilton-Martin of Caribbean 360 discusses the new book, "Back Channel to Cuba," which discusses the relationship between the United States and Cuba which...
Black Filmmakers That Changed the Game
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's editor-in-chief Nsenga K. Burton highlights black filmmakers that changed the game for blacks in the Hollywood film...
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...
Harry Belafonte: Watch Banned ‘Don’t Stop the Carnival’ Performance
The world is still mourning the loss of activist, performer and icon Harry Belafonte who died at his New York City home April 25,...
2016 Election: Tips for Voting in Person
The 2016 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. If you haven’t voted early or by absentee ballot, this is the...
What's in Deon Cole's Black Box?
Deon Cole is television’s latest definitive jokester. The veteran stand-up comedian, writer and television producer hosts his weekly half hour original program, Deon Cole's...
'Banshee': Multicultural Cast Shares Thoughts on Race in America
Banshee doesn’t sound like much on the surface. It’s an hour-long Friday night series that chronicles an ex-con Lucas Hood (Antony Starr) who relocates...
Junot Diaz Wins Sunday Times Short Story Award
Charlotte Williams of TheBookseller.com is reporting that Dominican writer Junot Diaz has added yet another accolade to his dossier. The Pulitzer prize-winning, MacArthur genius...
Wanda Sykes Talks ‘Herlarious’ and Govt Shutdown (EXCLUSIVE)
Wanda Sykes is the undisputed queen of comedy. The Emmy Award winner captivates audiences with her unapologetic delivery, sharp tongue and jaw dropping social...
Charles Orgbon III: Teen Environmentalist & Entrepreneur Pays It Forward
Many social activists and critics of the past believe young people of color in this generation have no motivation to create social transformation. In...
