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‘Father of a Nation’ Nelson Mandela through the years (SLIDESHOW)
In honor of Nelson Mandela, theGrio invites you on an emotional journey through the South African icon’s great life and accomplishments. An unlikely world leader, Mandela’s sense of justice and...
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‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ breaks box office records in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A movie depicting the life of Nelson Mandela has become South Africa’s highest grossing picture after its opening last week, its producers said Thursday. The film, “Long Walk to...
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Nelson Mandela dead at 95: How the late icon brought black America and Africa...
Nelson Mandela, the revered leader, statesman and human rights icon, has left an indelible mark on his native country of South Africa. The Nobel Peace Prize winner inspired people throughout the world...
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Nelson Mandela made his mark on popular culture (SLIDESHOW)
Nelson Mandela made an indelible mark in South Africa and the entire world stage with his struggle against the racial injustice of apartheid. As people all over the planet pay homage to his historic...
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Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s dreams of Utopia
“During my lifetime, I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African People. I have fought against White domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a...
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President Obama mourns death of icon Nelson Mandela: ‘He belongs to the ages’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the world has lost an influential, courageous and ‘profoundly good’ man with the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Obama says Mandela “no longer...
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Political leaders remember Nelson Mandela and his legacy
Former South African President Nelson Mandela passed away Thursday at 95 after a long illness and while his death has been anticipated for some time now, the news still shook the world. Politicians...
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Black celebrities mourn the death of Nelson Mandela
Civil rights icon Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95. The Nobel Peace Prize winner undoubtedly left his marks on all facets of life, including the world of entertainment. Today black Hollywood...
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7 ways Nelson Mandela changed South Africa
Almost two decades have passed since the end of legalized racial segregation in South Africa, yet the abolition of apartheid remains the biggest legacy of Nelson Mandela. Anyone aged 18 or under will...
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NBC’s Brian Williams: My meeting with Mandela
Editor’s Note: On the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison NBC Nightly News anchor wrote this personal column for theGrio. We have resurfaced it today in tribute to the icon who...
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How white South Africans came to terms with Mandela
CAPE TOWN, S.A. — February 11, 1990 saw the world celebrating the release of a former terrorist to some in South Africa, but a hero to most throughout the world. Before I discuss the response of white...
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Why we have to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s revolutionary past
Nelson Mandela was a political prisoner turned statesman. And he was a freedom fighter, too. And we must celebrate it all. Now with us only in spirit, Nelson Mandela has left an enduring legacy as a...
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Dutch paper sorry for ‘tasteless’ Mandela article
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top-selling Dutch newspaper has apologized for a story on its website that linked the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela with a controversial black-face...
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Mandela daughters ask that film’s premiere go on
LONDON (AP) — Prince William and others attending the London premiere of a new film about Nelson Mandela were told of his death Thursday night as the closing credits rolled. The news broke during the...
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Michael Steele: South Africa stands taller thanks to Nelson Mandela
Imprisoned for 27 years because he fought to be equal and free, a man can become bitter, even angry at his jailers and the oppressors they represent. But as Nelson Mandela recalled “As I walked out the...
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Muhammad Ali pays tribute to Mandela
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Muhammad Ali paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as a symbol of forgiveness who inspired others to “reach for what appeared to be impossible,” as the boxing great joined in...
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Tiger Woods says meeting Mandela ‘inspiring time’
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods said the death of Nelson Mandela was “a sad day for many people,” especially those who had the chance to meet him. That moment was 15 years ago for Woods when...
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How do we keep Nelson Mandela’s legacy alive?
Nelson Mandela lives. His passing, his home-going, his return to his village, his rest in peace and power only represents another chapter in the life of the 20th century’s greatest global leader. His...
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Francois Pienaar: Mandela ‘most extraordinary’ human being
Former South Africa rugby captain Francois Pienaar says Nelson Mandela was the “most extraordinary” human being. The sportsman who perhaps knew Mandela best, and who shared the podium with the South...
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Bill O’Reilly on Mandela: ‘Great man, but he was a communist’
Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly qualified his praise for South African leader Nelson Mandela in the wake of his death. In a segment featuring conservative former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, the talk...
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