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TV Network Prematurely Reports Nelson Mandela Died – Do Some Want Him Gone?
A South African media outlet, no doubt eager to be first, aired a TV obituary of Nelson Mandela. It was very positive and respectful, except for the fact he hadn’t died. It brought back memories of...
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Media Waits for Mandela To Die: Are They ‘Vultures’?
There’s anger amidst the apprehension in South Africa as the numbers of “journalists” on the Mandela deathwatch grows. Members of his family have about had it, comparing what even the New York Times...
View ArticleObama Praises Mandela, Supports Apartheid
On this episode of Breaking the Set, Abby Martin remarks on Obama’s Africa tour, calling out his praise of Nelson Mandela as hypocritical, citing Guantanamo, the war on whistle blowers and Israeli...
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Nelson Mandela’s Life, Coming To A Big Screen Near You
It has been said that this is the year of the black film. Three have stood out as the Oscar buzz begins in earnest. First, there was The Butler, later Lee Daniels’ The Butler, after a studio...
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RIP Nelson Mandela
Anti-apartheid activist and South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela, is dead today at 95. Via NBCNews.com: Though he was in power for only five years, Mandela was a figure of enormous...
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There Is More To Learn From Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is back in the news, not just due to his passing, but also because of his teaching. His daughter Makaziwe Mandela told the state-owned television network SABC that her father (from his...
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1997 Address by Nelson Mandela at the International Day of Solidarity with...
via chycho Below you will find Nelson Mandela’s 1997 address at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as well as five relevant videos: Address by President Nelson Mandela at...
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As the End Draws Nigh: Will Mandela’s Burial Also Bury His Memory?
As the body of Nelson Mandela heads for its “final rest” in the rural community where he was born, reverential exhilaration is turning into emotionally draining reflection tinged with criticism and...
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The World Unites Behind Mandela: An Unreported United Message From The United...
Millions of South Africans mourned the death of Nelson Mandela as you would expect, but the rest of world also joined in an unprecedented display of the same international solidarity that for years...
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The Politics of the Oscars
The whole world recognized and paid tribute to South African icon Nelson Mandela when he died at age 95. Ninety-one Heads of State attended his funeral. The UN General Assembly organized a special...
View ArticleMandela Releases A New Book Of Quotations As He Turns 93
Nelson Mandela, icon-hero of the world, turns 93 this month. He is hanging on despite family tragedies that claimed another great-grandchild in June. The child was born premature and died after just......
View ArticleAs The World Marks International Mandela Day, Mandela’s Legacy Is Debated:...
At 94, Nelson Mandela is still kicking, inspiring an international day of community service on Juy 18th in his name. This seems to be an idea that Barack Obama borrowed for similar... The post As The...
View ArticlePrisoner of Mandela
Cape Town, South Africa: Nelson Mandela was released from prison 22 years ago. He has been “free” ever since. At the same time, I sometimes feel as if I became his prisoner—imprisoned... The post...
View ArticleWarning: South Africa Is An Angry And Frustrated Nation And On The Brink
Durban, South Africa: These are not the best of times in South Africa. It seems clear that there is fear and loathing everywhere as the press is packed with fresh allegations of... The post Warning:...
View ArticleNelson Mandela Fights For His Life…Again!
Nelson Mandela is fighting for his life again—his third hospitalization in four months as the world looks on with silent prayers. The media attention he is receiving speaks to the respect with... The...
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