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Opinion: Maya Angelou Was Not A Saint, But Her Life Was A History Class

abc News - Jun 4, 2014

by Steven Emmanuel Martinez Don’t be fooled by these obituaries, flat articles, and impassive tweets that illustrate Maya Angelou as a goddess, a saint, saint-like, or...

Nelson Mandela

‘South Africa’s Greatest Son’: Nelson Mandela Goes Home In State Funeral (PHOTOS)

Idoreyin Sampson | Sub-Editor - Dec 15, 2013

Nelson Mandela

Today’s History: The State Funeral Programme For The Late Nelson Mandela [LOOK]

Idoreyin Sampson | Sub-Editor - Dec 15, 2013

This is an historic event holding today, the State Funeral Programme for the late iconic leader and former president of Nelson Mandela. We thought...

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Aww: Winnie and Graca, Widows of Nelson Mandela Locked In Grief [PHOTO]

Idoreyin Sampson | Sub-Editor - Dec 15, 2013

Nelson Mandela

The Long Walk’s Final Step: Nelson Mandela’s State Funeral Underway At His Boyhood Home [PHOTOS]

Idoreyin Sampson | Sub-Editor - Dec 15, 2013

Nelson Mandela

6 Things You Didn’t Know: Nelson Mandela Took 50 Years To Get A Law Degree

BBC - Dec 15, 2013

1. He was a boxing fan. In his youth, Nelson Mandela enjoyed boxing and long-distance running. Even during the 27 years he spent in...

Nelson Mandela

‘No accreditation’: Desmond Tutu Will Not Attend Nelson Mandela’s Funeral

Idoreyin Sampson | Sub-Editor - Dec 14, 2013

Archbishop Desmond Tutu will not be attending Nelson Mandela's funeral because he has not been given credentials to do so, his spokesman says. Nelson Mandela...

Nelson Mandela

A Prayer Of Thanksgiving For Nelson Mandela

Opinions | The Trent - Dec 14, 2013

by Rev Chuck Currie This day we give thanks for the life of Nelson Mandela. He led a nation on a long walk to freedom. He fought...

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Whitney Houston, R. Kelly, More: 12 Memorable Musical Performances Inspired By Nelson Mandela (WATCH)

Idoreyin Sampson | Sub-Editor - Dec 14, 2013

While the world honours the former president of South Africa, Nobel Prize winner, and global leadership icon Nelson Mandela, we can't help remembering the...

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