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Rev. Jesse Jackson almost missed Mandela’s funeral

PRETORIA, South Africa – Jesse Jackson left the Southern Sun Hotel in downtown Pretoria shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, expecting it would take less...

Past and present converge at Mandela’s burial

QUNU, South Africa (NNPA) – With a rich mixture of ceremonial military pomp and ancient tribal customs, Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected...

Nelson Mandela buried in rolling hills of South Africa

QUNU, South Africa (AP) — His flag-draped casket resting on a carpet of animal skins, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest Sunday in the...

Mandela’s road to freedom

(NNPA)—If I close my eyes, I can remember 1984. I am among those running from meeting to meeting working to pass Proposition J, the...

Interpreter at Mandela event: I was hallucinating

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The man accused of faking sign interpretation while standing alongside world leaders like U.S. President Barack Obama at Nelson Mandela's memorial...

The life and legacy of Nelson Mandela

(NNPA)—As millions of people throughout world mourn and celebrate the life and living legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, it is important to focus on...

Pittsburghers respond to Mandela’s death

Nelson Mandela, boxer, lawyer, revolutionary, political prisoner and ultimately the builder of a united South Africa after becoming its first Black elected president, died...

Guest Editorial…Nelson Mandela, hero to the world

The words “icon” and “great” are sometimes misused. Too often the media use these words to describe ordinary politicians and mediocre talent. But there are no...

Mandela ceremony interpreter called a 'fake'

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A man who appeared to provide sign language interpretation on stage for Nelson Mandela's memorial service, attended by scores of heads...

Just Sayin’… Nelson Mandela will be missed

One of the greatest leaders in the history of mankind, former South Africa’s President Nelson Mandela, died at 95 on Dec. 5. Mandela was a...

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