Nelson Mandela
He dedicated his life to fighting the racial injustice of white-minority rule.
Every child deserves an education.
A.D. Carson wanted his thesis to challenge racial views on campus and beyond.
"It’s one of the greatest moments in my life," Mandela said after meeting the girl group.
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"What if it's too hard?"
Since 2008, Mandela Day has become an international celebration of public service.
Even world leaders can't resist taking funeral selfies. President Barack Obama, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt can be seen in the photo taking a selfie during a memorial service for Nelson Mandela on Tuesday.
In late February of 1990, just two weeks after being released from prison, Nelson Mandela met with Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasir Arafat. Afterwards Mandela spoke publicly of his affinity with the Palestinian people and his support for their struggle.