South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, died on Dec. 5, 2013. Revisit the speeches that made Mandela the most prominent figure of... A legacy in speeches: Remembering Nelson Mandela 10 ...
The speaker, one of the world's most recognizable black leaders, was addressing a joint session of the U.S. Congress when he quoted America's top civil rights leader. "Free at last, free at last, ...
Friday (Dec. 5) marks 22 years since Nelson Mandela died. The famed anti-apartheid activist and first President of South Africa left an indelible mark on the fight for social justice and democracy.
And I'm Melissa Block. Song and dance were center stage today at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela. (SOUNDBITE OF SINGING) BLOCK: Persistent rain did little to dampen the spirits as tens of ...