Nelson Mandela’s legendary fight against South Africa’s apartheid began in his early 30s, around 1950 — two years after the legal mandate for segregation was implemented. Mandela, a young attorney, ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new exhibit showcasing the life of a civil rights icon opens at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis this weekend. “Mandela: The Official Exhibition” starts with Nelson ...

(Reuters) - Nelson Mandela celebrates the 20th anniversary of his release from prison on Thursday. Here are key dates in his life. July 18, 1918 - Born Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela near Qunu, in Transkei ...

(Reuters) - Nelson Mandela celebrated his 89th birthday on Wednesday by launching an international group of elder statesmen, including fellow Nobel peace laureates Desmond Tutu and Jimmy Carter, to ...

October 1997, Western Cape Province, South Africa --- Nelson Mandela at Franschoek Pass, his favorite viewpoint. Former President of South Africa and longtime political prisoner, Nelson Mandela, was ...

Every July, South Africa comes alive with heartfelt tributes to one of its greatest heroes, Nelson Mandela. Mandela Month not only celebrates his indomitable spirit and lifelong commitment to social ...

Nelson Mandela, the African freedom fighter who followed his long struggle against racist rule in South Africa with resolute reconciliation with his former oppressors, and whose life came to be ...

Ahead of this year's Sundance Film Festival, where director Antoine Fuqua will be premiering his new Nelson Mandela documentary, Troublemaker, Collider's Steve Weintraub had the opportunity to talk ...

The 'Training Day' and 'Equalizer' director's 94-minute Sundance premiere covers Mandela's life, with a boost from artist Thabang Lehobye. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic Watch enough ...