‘Take Me To The River’: Memphis’ Music is Central to American Culture
There’s no denying that the regional sounds that emerged out of Memphis between the 1950s and 1970s helped to cement the city’s notoriety as...
We Can’t Let Star Athletes Like Oscar Pistorius and Ray Rice Off the Hook
Writing for The Root, The Burton Wire's founder & editor-in-chief Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the prevalence of violence against women in professional sports. Exploring...
The Burton Wire’s Christopher A. Daniel Featured on HuffPost Live
The Burton Wire's Deputy Editor Christopher A. Daniel recently had the opportunity to chat with talk show host/activist Tavis Smiley on HUFFPost Live. Dr. Marc...
‘Give a Glove’ Campaign to Help End Spread of Ebola
AllAfrica.com is reporting that the HEARTT Foundation has incorporated the "Give a Glove" campaign into their Ebola BlockAID campaign.
The "Give a Glove" campaign aims...
Joe Sample: Legendary Musician Passes Away
Legendary pianist and composer Joe Sample passed away on Fri., Sept. 12 from complications due to lung cancer.
The exceptional keyboardist with an incredible ear...
Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial: The Possible Verdicts
Domestic violence has been front and center in the U.S. because of the released footage of NFL player Ray Rice's assault on his wife...
Somalia: Radio Stations Shut Down for Airing Al-Shabab Leaders
AllAfrica.com is reporting that two Somali radio stations have been taken off of the air after broadcasting speeches by al-Shabab leaders. The speeches aired...
Serena Williams Wins 18th Grand Slam Singles Title
Legendary tennis player Serena Williams can add another win to her singles column. On Sunday, the world's number one player defeated Caroline Wozniacki in...
Rosie Perez Joins ‘The View’
Lynette Rice of People Magazine is reporting that actress/dancer/choreographer Rosie Perez is joining the cast of ABC's 'The View'. Rice reports:
"Actress Rosie Perez and...
Renisha McBride: Killer Sentenced to 17 Years
Ed White of The Huffington Post is reporting that Theodore Wafer, the man convicted of shooting unarmed teen Renisha McBride in the face through...
