Uganda: Conference Addresses Role of Media in Climate Change
Kizito Sikuka, in a Southern African News Feature on AllAfrica.com, is reporting that the first Eastern and Southern African Climate Change Media Conference, held...
Dominican Republic: Torrential Rains Displace 20,000 People
Caribbean 360 is reporting that torrential rains are wreaking havoc in the Dominican Republic. President Danilo Medina has declared a state of emergency. The...
Brazil: Mudslides in Salvador Cause 21 Deaths
The local news media in Salvador, the capital of the Northeastern state of Bahia, are reporting that heavy rains that began on April 26, have...
Caribbean: Be Prepared for ‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Management Agency (CDEMA) has urged Caribbean people to be prepared for a very active...
Hurricane Dorian: 165+ MPH Winds Devastate Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian has devastated the Bahamas. Multiple media outlets are reporting five people were killed by Hurricane Dorian, which had wind gusts of up...
Hurricane Sandy Slams Jamaica and Cuba
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BBC Latin America is reporting that Hurricane Sandy slammed Jamaica leaving one person dead. Hundreds of people took refuge in emergency shelters and schools...
Tropical Storm Chantal 'Strengthening'; Nears Barbados
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Tropical Storm Chantal is continuing to move Westward.
The author writes:
"Tropical Storm Chantal is located near 10.1N 48.5W or 550...
Hurricane Sandy Hits Bahamas; Heads to East Coast
The New York Times and The Washington Post are reporting over 20 deaths in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Sandy. The storm hit early Friday with 80 m.p.h....
Akosua Report: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Burton Wire is proud to announce the addition of The Akosua Report: Facts on The African Diaspora, written by Akosua Lowery. The Akosua...
How the GOP Became a Party of Dissidents
OPINION by Devona Walker
It use to be said that trying to bring together the diverse caucuses and constituencies of the Democratic party was similar...
