Blue-Eyed Soul: Madonna's 'MDNA' Highest-Grossing Tour of 2012
by Christopher A. Daniel
It’s Oct. 6, 1982. An unknown singer, Madonna, releases her uptempo debut single, "Everybody." The track is funky enough to crack...
Susan Rice and Rhonda Lee: A Common Bond
The Burton Wire's Editor-in-Chief wrote a post for The Root demonstrating the shared experiences of black women in the workplace as evidenced by the...
Brazil: Legendary Architect Oscar Niemeyer Dies
Ben Tavener of the Rio Times is reporting that legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has died. Mr. Niemeyer designed many of the most prominent...
U.S.: Jenni Rivera’s Funeral Preparations Begin
The tragic ending of the life of Mexican American superstar Jenni Rivera has become even more real. ABC News.go.com is reporting that the remains...
U.S.: Jenni Rivera's Funeral Preparations Begin
The tragic ending of the life of Mexican American superstar Jenni Rivera has become even more real. ABC News.go.com is reporting that the remains...
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...
Nigeria: Lagos First African City to Get Monopoly Board Game
BBC News is reporting that the first African city edition of the famous board game Monopoly has been launched in Lagos. The article states:
"The...
Mixed Chicks Wins $8M in Lawsuit Against Sally Beauty
Jet is reporting that hair care company Mixed Chicks was awarded $8 million against the Sally Beauty Supply chain in a trademark infringement lawsuit...
Brazil: Sluggish 3rd Quarter Economic Growth Causes Concern
The New York Times' Simon Romero is reporting that Brazil's economic growth has been sluggish in the third quarter. Romero writes:
"Brazil’s economy registered anemic...
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 Akufo-Addo about his...
