By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Nelson Mandela is one of history’s iconic and beloved figures. His actions sparked change in his home country of South Africa and fanned the flame for social justice … [Read more...]
2013: A year of racial challenges
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall This year began with promise. But, it ended with disappointment for many African Americans. Tragically, this country is quite used to bad things happening to … [Read more...]
Mandela offers U.S. hope
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Dignitaries and presidents, media stars, and celebrities from around the world converged on South Africa to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela, the warrior for … [Read more...]
Obama praises Mandela as “Great Liberator”
By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief SOWETO, South Africa (NNPA) – President Barack Obama described Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black elected president, as “the last great … [Read more...]
The 95th Birthday of Nelson Mandela was celebrated at the Milwaukee Public Library on July 18, 2013
Hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., South Africa Honorary Consul for Wisconsin and attended by many other well wishers of Milwaukee, the 95th Birthday of Nelson Mandela was celebrated at the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
“Nelson Mandela Day” in Milwaukee July 18; join the global movement for good
Thursday, July 18 marks the 95th birthday of Nelson Mandela and the fourth “International Nelson Mandela Day.” A celebration honoring the admirable leader’s contributions will take place July 18 in … [Read more...]
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. co-hosted a documentary film screening
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. co-hosted a documentary film screening and event last week on Wednesday, July 18 marking International Nelson Mandela Day, in honor of the Nobel … [Read more...]