Sidney Poitier: Legendary Actor Has Passed Away
The internet is buzzing with news iconic actor Sidney Poitier has passed away. Poitier is the first Black man to win...
America, You’re Killing Me: Media Coverage Must Improve
written by Devona Walker
While CNN ran 24-hour coverage of the “Bags of Poop” boat stuck in the ocean, MSNBC obsessed over...
Cesar Chavez: The Only Latino-Centered Hollywood Release This Year?
Reporting for Jezebel.com, Dodai Stewart highlights that director Diego Luna's Cesar Chavez is the only Latino-centered studio film released this year....
Artist Shanequa Gay’s Immersive Ode to West End Extended
Atlanta, GA - Artist Shanequa Gay’s immersive, site-specific exhibition LIT WITHOUT SHERMAN celebrates Atlanta’s historic West End neighborhood. Integrating a mix...
Lalah Hathaway on Sisterhood, Donny and the Future of Soul Music
Lalah Hathaway is blessed to have both strong musical genes and a one-of-a-kind loyal following. The sultry tenor and eldest daughter...
Lauryn Hill Released From Federal Prison
Nardine Saad of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Grammy award-winning rapper/singer Lauryn Hill has been released from federal prison....
AF&WF Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Foodies and libations connoisseurs are gathering this weekend for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AF&WF). Now in its fifth year,...
Nigerian Gospel Singer Kefee Dies
BBC News Africa is reporting that Nigerian gospel singer Kefee Don-Momoh has died. Kefee reportedly collapsed and slipped into a coma while...
EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Neville Talks ‘My True Story’ (Album), God and Grace
For over five decades, Aaron Neville has entertained audiences with his unique wailing vocals and willingness to defy fitting neatly into...
2014 Oscars: The Burton Wire Wants to Know Your Picks!
The 2014 broadcast of the 86th Academy Awards is happening tonight on ABC with host Ellen DeGeneres. Broadcasting live at 5:30...