Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela Celebrates 93 Years of Awesomeness

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, celebrates his 93rd birthday today. Mandela's one of the all-time causiest people ever, so we're singing a loud and especially DoSomething.org'esque off-key "Happy Birthday" for him. Here's a timeline to show how much today celebrates:

1918: Nelson Mandela is born into the ruling family of the Thembu dynasty.

1927: His father dies. Mandela is placed in the custody of the Paramount Chief who prepares him to take high office.

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"Mandela Day" jams flood Radio City

Submitted by ckotter on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 09:54

Mandela Concert Photo
via nydailynews.com

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Mandela Day 2009: It's in your hands now

Tomorrow, July 18th, you can join the global community to celebrate Mandela Day. It’s 91st birthday of Nelson Mandela; a man who dedicated his life to taking action and standing up for what he believes in.

Mandela is the former president of South Africa, and was jailed for 27 years by the apartheid government in South Africa. After his release, he went on to end 46 years of legal segregation of blacks and whites in South Africa.

Story time Mandela style

Submitted by ckotter on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 11:38

Nelson Mandela Audiobook
via amazon.com and beliefnet.com

Nelson Mandela is having quite the birthday blowout. Not only is he getting a charity concert, but Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) and Hachette Audio have produced an audio book edition of his favorite African Folktales.

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Thandie Newton tackles teaching

Submitted by ckotter on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 10:04

Thandie Newton
Via daylife.com

The gorgeous actress Thandie Newton is traveling across the globe to put her acting skills to good use. She’s heading to South Africa to teach little girls at Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy.

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Celebs sing "Happy Birthday" to Mandela

Submitted by ckotter on Sun, 06/07/2009 - 15:07

Nelson Mandela
via notjustok.com

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ONE voice: Nelson Mandela, Natalie Portman, and you

Submitted by ckotter on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 13:50

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Vogue Italia stands up for an issue, with A Black Issue

Submitted by CelebsGoneGood on Fri, 07/25/2008 - 12:42
via Jezebel

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Happy birthday Nelson Mandela

Submitted by CelebsGoneGood on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 17:21

 
 via itv.com

Even though Nelson Mandela does not turn 90 until July 18th, his birthday celebrations have already begun.

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