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...
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...
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...
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...
Malawi: Surviving the Devastating Floods
Writing for Al Jazeera, Richard Nield reports that Malawi is suffering a humanitarian emergency and the impact of the record floods...
U.S.: EPA Chief Lisa P. Jackson to Step Down
John M. Broder of the New York Times is reporting that Lisa P. Jackson is stepping down as administrator of the...
Nigeria: Massive Flooding Kills Scores of People
CNN is reporting that ravaging floods killed dozens in Nigeria and displaced tens of thousands of residents as crocodiles, hippos and...
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...
Ghana: Deadly Downpours Cause Floods and Deaths
Everton Fox of Al Jazeera is reporting after many days of heavy and steady rain, at least 10 people are dead...
Hurricane Matthew: What to Do in a Hurricane
Hurricane Matthew is making it's way through the Caribbean and now towards the Coastal U.S. The category 4 hurricane shows no...