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by Claudio E. Cabrera onJanuary 7, 2012
The former South African president wlll miss his party's centennial celebration.
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by Joshua R. Weaver onDecember 1, 2011
For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we look at some of our community's famous activists.
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by Akoto Ofori-Atta onNovember 16, 2011
Denzel Washington is the latest victim of the social network's rumor mill.
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by Charlayne Hunter-Gault onJuly 17, 2011
He set a standard of conduct to which leaders of any age should aspire.
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by Lynette Holloway onJuly 15, 2011
Up to 12 million South African schoolchildren and other well-wishers around the world will sing to Madiba on Monday, July 18.
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May 26, 2011
In time for his 93rd birthday on July 18, The Root looks back at the life and legacy of the activist, world leader and humanitarian.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJanuary 27, 2011
Former South African president "undergoing routine tests," spokesman says.
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by Sylvester Monroe onMarch 18, 2010
Yes, you can praise a black president with one hand and slap him with the other. That doesn’t make you a hypocrite. Just ask Winnie Mandela.
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by Sylvester Monroe onFebruary 12, 2010
A former Time correspondent recalls his first encounter with the great South African when he was freed 20 years ago.
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July 20, 2009
South Africa celebrates the former president and activist's life...
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