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The six most expensive words in business are, “We’ve always done it this way.” If your company is operating the same way today as it did when it started, then you’re not evolving, which means you’re missing out on dozens of opportunities and sales. Check out these tips on how your brand can improve and…

Devout Catholic and  Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe traveled to Vatican City for the inauguration of Pope Francis I, bypassing a travel ban imposed by the European Union, which does not apply to the Vatican City state. Zimbabwe is in the midst of a referendum to change its Constitution. Does Mugabe’s travel during this important time…

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s pardon of a politician convicted of stealing millions has outraged the nation. This latest decision flies in the face of the President’s proclamation to end corruption (graft) in the country. The Burton Wire has the story. Read More: http://theburtonwire.com/2013/03/14/politics/nigeria-presidents-pardon-of-gov-convicted-of-stealing-millions-draws-ire/ TheBurtonWire.com is the premiere online destination for news, informed opinion and culture…

Celebrating her sixtieth birthday on March 23 with soirees in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, the 10-time Grammy winner is not only preparing to mark another milestone, she’s celebrating a new chapter in her 40-year career:  one that includes the expansion of her entrepreneurial empire with scented candles, a fragrance, and gourmet chocolates. Learn…

Stereo Types host Ryan Hall hits the streets of Paris to find out what it’s like to be black in Paris. He finds out a lot more than that in the process. Do blacks in Paris face the same stereotypes as blacks in the United States? The Burton Wire has the story.  (Editor’s warning: NSFW)…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is continuing the case against Kenya’s president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta relating to his alleged role in post-election violence in 2007, despite dropping charges against his co-conspirator. What does this mean for Kenyatta and how will this impact Kenya? The Burton Wire has the story. Read More: http://theburtonwire.com/2013/03/15/politics/icc-case-against-kenyas-president-elect-still-on/ TheBurtonWire.com is the premiere…

The Dominican Republic finished its perfect run through the World Baseball Classic with a 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico in the championship game on Tuesday. The island nation of 10 million produces more major-league players per capita than any other country in the world. Read More: http://theburtonwire.com/2013/03/20/culture/dominican-republic-wins-world-baseball-classic/ TheBurtonWire.com is the premiere online destination for news,…

After Beyonce’s Superbowl halftime show last month, The Atlantic  sought to settle the debate about whether or not “the singer is a bona fide feminist or just a pop star cashing in on ‘girl power’.’” Highlighting eight moments in her career that seemingly suggest she is a feminist, writer Sophie Weiner concluded that Beyonce had a…

One would have to live under a rock to not have heard the plethora of corruption scandals plaguing politicians of the African Diaspora. Let’s just put it out there — they’re making black and brown folk look bad. Read more at The Burton Wire. Read More: TheBurtonWire.com is the premiere online destination for news, informed…

It is easy to see that Pope Bergoglio is multicultural and has many identities that are fluid and dynamic. Perhaps the greater question is, with all of the candidates who are racially indigenous or even black and South American, why go with one who is racially white? Some speculate that it is Pope Bergoglio’s Italian…