Nelson Mandela came to be considered one of the great global figures of his age, but for decades he was a prisoner in his own country. Branded a terrorist by South Africa’s white authorities, as well ...

Rev. Dr. Bernárd Lynch, who did groundbreaking AIDS ministry in New York and London and who risked everything by speaking out ...

The 27 for Freedom Race is more than just a sporting event—it is a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and unity, reflecting ...

Idris Elba has opened up about spending a night in prison to prepare for his role as Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film, Mandela ...

The state funeral of Queen Victoria of Great Britain was held on 1901. A little over a decade later, the plush Grand Central ...

The once-popular idea of an African renaissance is now almost forgotten. The African renaissance first advanced by South Africa supposedly as a slogan leading its post-apartheid political and economic ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ... his night in a South African prison to prepare for his Nelson Mandela role (Getty Images for Paramount Pictu) However, he ...

Ruth Simmons talks about how her upbringing and life experiences illustrate a determination to overcome obstacles and the transforming power of education ...

A recent study published in the open-access journal African Invertebrates provides insights into the life history and ...

A gold medal couple, Nelson Mandela's grandson, Elder Neil L. Andersen and others will share messages at the 2025 RootsTech ...

Thousands of people braved the cold to learn about King and the Civil Rights movement during a free admission day at the Durham Museum in downtown Omaha.