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05/27/2026

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05/23/2026

Iconic Rapper Rob Base Dies at 59. The platinum song, “It Takes Two” became a cultural phenomenon dropping in 1988 and getting the party started in perpetuity. Read more on The Burton Wire News on Substack.

Rob Base, Rapper Known for ‘It Takes Two,’ Dies at 59 The rapper died on Friday after a “private battle with cancer,” according to his official Instagram account. Base celebrated his 59th birthday just four days ago, and passed away surrounded by his family. Born Robert Ginyard in Harlem on ...

05/19/2026

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Bryant’s controversy reveals how aesthetics, visibility, and social power shape credibility in the digital age.

05/15/2026

Soul legend, Alabama native, and Alabama Hall of Fame inductee, Alabama School for the Blind, and Alabama State University graduate Clarence Carter has died. Widely known for his mega hit, “Strokin’” and “Patches”, the Montgomery native has died at 90. Rest in power.

Clarence Carter is known for hits like "Patches," "Slip Away" and "Strokin'."

05/08/2026

Award–winning director Luchina Fisher’s Hiding in Plain Sight, a dynamic examination of the innovative Black, q***r musicians, like Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Little Richard, was the big winner at Black Public Media‘s PitchBLACK Awards. The documentary was awarded $150,000 in production funding. Sponsored by Netflix and Andscape, PitchBLACK is the nation’s largest pitching session for Black stories (film and immersive media).

Read more about the winners and Black Public Media on The Burton Wire.

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05/03/2026

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04/01/2026

Our latest for The Burton Wire. Beverly Agee Burton: A Legacy of Law, Leadership, and Love. Read about the matriarch of our family.

Home Culture Beverly Agee Burton: A Legacy of Law, Leadership, and Love Culture Beverly Agee Burton: A Legacy of Law, Leadership, and Love By TheBurtonWire - April 1, 2026 4 0 Beverly Agee Burton, Esq. (photo: The Burton Wire) In the story of American progress, there are names we recognize instantly...

04/01/2026

Honoring my mother this Women’s History Month — a trailblazer, a servant leader, and a living legacy.

A member of the University of Virginia’s historic Class of 1974, she helped integrate the university for women and became its first Afro-American Studies graduate. From Legal Aid attorney to Senior Assistant City Attorney, she built a career rooted in justice, access, and impact.

As producer and host, she used television (The Law and You, Focus on the Black Perspective) to educate our community, led the Old Dominion Bar Association as president, helped revitalize historic Black neighborhoods in Richmond, VA, and spent over a decade supporting lawyers through mental health advocacy.

Award-winning. Community-centered. Legacy-building.

But to me, she’s Mom.
The one who showed me what excellence, integrity, and purpose look like every day.

Because of her, I understand that service is not a title; instead, it’s a way of life.

In the words of my mother, I’m a day late and a dollar short, but admiring, loving, and honoring .a.burton doesn’t have an expiration date. For my Queen. Love you today and everyday.

Learn more about the matriarch of our family on The Burton Wire.

03/29/2026

Honoring Power, Purpose, and Presence

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a fearless advocate, brilliant legal mind, and unapologetic voice for justice.

From the courtroom to Capitol Hill, she represents a new generation of leadership rooted in courage, clarity, and community. Whether speaking truth to power or championing policies that uplift marginalized voices, Crockett embodies what it means to lead with both intellect and intention.

Her work reminds us that representation isn’t just about being seen; it’s about being heard, respected, and impactful.

Here’s to the women shaping policy, shifting culture, and standing firmly in their purpose.

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03/28/2026

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