South Africans' and African-Americans' Shared Struggle
06/19/2013

South Africa's celebration of their June 16 student uprising coincides with African-Americans' celebration of Juneteenth.

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01:00

Michelle Obama Arrives in Africa

The first lady meets with Nelson Mandela on second solo African trip.
06/21/2011
Highlight
00:52

FLOTUS on Nelson Mandela's Legacy

Michelle Obama on a Mission: Impact Africa premieres August 28 at 7/6C.
08/24/2011
05:04

South Africans' and African-Americans' Shared Struggle

South Africa's celebration of their June 16 student uprising coincides with African-Americans' celebration of Juneteenth.
06/19/2013
02:47

Preview of the President's Trip to Africa

Check out a preview of the first family's trip to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.
06/28/2013
01:24

Obama Watches Boy Rap at Desmond Tutu HIV Center

Obama enjoys the rap of a boy with HIV in Cape Town.
07/03/2013
02:54

Behind the Scenes: The Obamas at Robben Island

Michelle Obama discusses conditions on Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
07/03/2013
02:29

Happy 95th Birthday, Nelson Mandela

In preparation for Nelson Mandela's birthday, the South African community in NYC encourages everyone to give 67 minutes to serve others.
07/17/2013
03:44

The Next Big Thing From South Africa Is?

South Africa singer Simphiwe Dana talks about her music and inspirations.
08/27/2013
02:38

South African Priest Talks Apartheid

Father Michael Lapsley, the white man who lost his hands fighting apartheid in South Africa, speaks on Nelson Mandela.
12/05/2013
03:04

Lion King Cast Member Reflects on Mandela

Broadway star Buyi Zuma describes growing up in South Africa during apartheid, Nelson Mandela's influences and speaking Zulu with him.
12/05/2013
02:39

"Mandela Avoided a South African Blood Bath"

"The Lion King" cast member Ron Kunene discusses apartheid and the greatness of Nelson Mandela.
12/05/2013
03:36

What Nelson Mandela Means to South Africans

New York's South African community talks about what Nelson Mandela means to them.
12/05/2013
05:45

A Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Former South African president and activist Nelson Mandela has died at 95. A look at historic Madiba moments.
12/05/2013
01:56

Mandela's Impact on HIV/AIDS Awareness

Alfre Woodard and Sharon Gelman talk about Nelson Mandela's work on HIV/AIDS awareness in South Africa.
12/05/2013
01:33

Remembering Mandela's Release From Jail

Alfre Woodard talks about the historic moment when Nelson Mandela was released from Robben Island.
12/05/2013
01:25

Blair Underwood on African Activism

Blair Underwood and Alfre Woodard talk about their work with Artists for a Free South Africa.
12/05/2013
01:57

Nelson Mandela: 1918-2013

Former South African president and activist Nelson Mandela has died.
12/05/2013
02:10

First Lady Obama Reflects on Meeting Nelson Mandela

What happens when two Black leaders meet? Michelle Obama discusses how Mandela made an impact on her life.
12/05/2013
02:16

World Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela

How do world leaders remember the man known as the father of democracy?
12/05/2013
04:08

Thank You Mandela for All You've Done

People of different ethnicities, genders and creeds give thanks to Nelson Mandela in NYC.
12/06/2013
02:56

"I Never Thought I'd Cry So Much"

People gathered at Madiba's restaurant in Brooklyn to wish Nelson Mandela farewell.
12/06/2013
03:11

Former Ambassador to South Africa Remembers Mandela

When Jendayi Frazer served as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, she witnessed Nelson Mandela's dignity as a leader first-hand.
12/06/2013
02:03

Mourners From Near and Far Commemorate Mandela

From the streets of South Africa to city centers around the U.S., Mandela supporters find ways to pay their respects.
12/06/2013
01:42

10 Days of Mourning for Nelson Mandela

A prayer service held in Harlem, New York, for Nelson Mandela brought hundreds to reflect on his legacy.
12/10/2013
02:03

Mandela Mourners Rush Barricade

As people continue to mourn the death of Nelson Mandela, anxious crowd rushes the barricade.
12/13/2013
02:37

Nelson Mandela's Coffin Taken in Procession

Huge crowds file past Nelson Mandela's body in Pretoria.
12/13/2013
01:53

South African School Ordered to Suspend Discriminatory Hair Regulations

After students at Pretoria Girls High School in South Africa protested their school's 'racist' hair policy, the school has been ordered to suspend.
08/31/2016
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