“Nelson Mandela represented what every leader should to fulfill a duty to a people through the world. He was a beacon of hope, bravery and courage. His legacy will forever reign. He was a man of conviction whose vision inspired true change.” — Mayor Patrick Cannon. “President Nelson Mandela is the definition of persistence and […]

During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against…

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Over the years many actors from the legendary Sidney Poitier to modern-day star Terrence Howard have portrayed the late icon Nelson Mandela in film. Here…

I met Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 14, 1991. We met one year after Mandela was released from serving 27 years in…

I’m blessed and honored to have lived in an era when so many great men and women have walked this earth. They are people who…

Nelson Mandela, a revolutionary freedom fighter who remained on the United States Terror Watch List until 2008, was much more than a global icon. He…

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Nelson Mandela, a man who survived the most pressing trials of South Africa’s apartheid history, has passed away at age 95. Nelson Mandela became the…

Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, has died at the age of 95 at home. Related: Nelson Mandela Rushed To Hospital, In ‘Serious Condition’ CNN reports The man lovingly known as South Africa’s father and apartheid’s nemesis Nelson Mandela has died. “He is now resting. He is now at peace,” South Africa’s […]

Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, has died at the age of 95 in a South African hospital. Related: Nelson Mandela Rushed…

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The 2013 South-South Awards were held in Midtown Manhattan’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel Sunday evening. The awards honored global leaders who’ve made contributions to sustainable development in…

The Winnie Mandela biopic hits screens on Friday with Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard as the iconic South African couple. It’s but one of two…

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April Ryan, White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN), checks in with Roland Martin from Senegal as she reports on President Obama‘s trip…