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Deepak Chopra on Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment
Deepak Chopra shares his thoughts on Nelson Mandela and his imprisonment after being trapped in an elevator in his hotel in South Africa for several hours. Continue reading
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Douglas Wilder on Mandela: “The man stood for so much”
Douglas Wilder, the former Governor of Virginia, was interviewed about Nelson Mandela after the news of his death on December 5, 2013. Continue reading
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Nelson Mandela’s first TV interview from 1961
Watch the first TV interview with Nelson Mandela, human rights activist and former South African President, recorded in 1961. He describes what Africans really want and explains his hopes for a peaceful integration of the country. Continue reading
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Christo Brand on his time as Mandela’s jailer
Christo Brand was Nelson Mandela's jailer on Robben Island who quickly became his friend and ally throughout his imprisonment. Brand shares his favorite moments with Mandela and explains why he put his job on the line to support the human rights activist. Continue reading
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George Bizos recalls working as Mandela’s lawyer
George Bizos, lawyer for Nelson Mandela, recalls what he was like as a prisoner and shares his favorite memories of watching Mandela go from criminal to a visionary of peace. Continue reading
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David Turnley on photographing Mandela’s release
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Turnley recounts the multiple occasions he photographed Nelson Mandela in South Africa and comments on Mandela's inspirational words of peace and justice. Continue reading
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Lionel Richie on his time as Mandela’s stylist
Lionel Richie recalls his experience working as Nelson Mandela's stylist during his first visit to the United States in 1990. Continue reading
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Peter Gruber on Mandela’s powerful storytelling
Businessman Peter Gruber recalls the time Nelson Mandela called him about hosting an event for him in the US after he was released from prison in 1990. Continue reading
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Michelle Obama recalls meeting Nelson Mandela
Michelle Obama recalls how moving it was to meet with Nelson Mandela in South Africa. She discusses the importance of his work and how anyone can be an activist like him with the right dedication. Continue reading
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Professor Paul von Blum on what Rosa Parks stood for
Professor Paul von Blum , a civil rights activist an author, recalls meeting Rosa Parks and explains her work in the civil rights movement. Continue reading