Why is Education So Low on the Political Totem Pole?
OPINION
by
Rhonda J. Summey, Ed.D.
Joblessness, hopelessness and a lifetime dependency on the government—this is what Condoleezza Rice said would result if the...
Ne-Yo’s Giving Tour: R&B Whiz Gives Children Education and More
The Compound Foundation (TCF), co-founded by singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, recently completed a four-city, four-day Giving Tour. The nonprofit organization’s tour stops gave...
Educating Black Kids: Obama’s White House Initiative Offers Hope
OPINION
by
Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent...
Ghana: Defeated NPP Presidential Candidate Akufo-Addo Speaks
by Rose Afriyie
In an exclusive interview for The Burton Wire, Ghanaian journalist Rose Afriyie speaks with defeated NPP presidential candidate Nana...
Anita Wilson and Rick Robinson Talk New Album ‘Vintage Worship’
Ms. Anita Wilson is releasing her uplifting sophomore LP, Vintage Worship, on Jun. 24. The inspirational album on the Motown Gospel imprint was primarily written...
VIDEO: Black and Latino Actors Discuss Identity
Race, nation and ethnicity are three distinct categories that are often collapsed leading to conflict, confusion and generalizations when it comes...
Nicholas Kristof on 'Half the Sky,' Impact of Women on Development
As a storyteller—in his journalism as well as in his books—it would be unfitting if Nicholas Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New...
EXCLUSIVE: A Cappella Legends Take 6 Want People to ‘Respect Music More’
Take 6 is single-handedly one of American music’s most famous and celebrated vocal ensembles. The extremely talented, 10-time Grammy award-winning sextet’s...
Insurrection – Are We Living Up to Our Pledge?
NB: Last week's insurrection at the United States Capitol has led many to ponder just who we are as a nation...
Tropical Storm Isaac: Heads for Gulf Coast on Katrina Anniversary
CNN is reporting that residents of the Gulf Coast are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Isaac on the anniversary...