Radio One Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes[1] (pictured left) has issued a statement on the passing of South African icon Nelson Mandela[2] (pictured), discussing the time she had dinner with Madiba at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s home. “The world has lost a tremendous life force with the passing of Nelson Mandela, but has gained a legacy of commitment and struggle for justice and freedom. We mourn his departure, but celebrate his life as direct beneficiaries of his commitment and sacrifice. Nelson Mandela left the world in far better condition than it had been on the day of his birth, and we shall remain eternally grateful. The high point of my career and life was the evening I had dinner with him through the facilitation of Rev. Jesse Jackson. It was a fund-raiser at Rev. Jackson’s home, and he graciously seated me next to Babba Mandela, with my son seated directly behind us. To spend several hours in his presence, in the presence of God filled good, in the presence of compassion and f ...
Deputy President of the African National Congress Nelson Mandela, right, meets with the Rev. Jesse Jackson when the two met during a reception for Mandela on Sunday, April 15, 1990 in a London hotel. Mandela was in London to attend a concert in his honor at Wembley Stadium where he will make an address to a world wide television audience. The last visit to Britain by Mandela was in 1962. (AP Photo/Gill Allen) Few lives have been thoroughly chronicled as that of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday at the age of 95[1]. From his earliest days as a scion of South African royalty to his activism against racism and apartheid in South Africa, Mandela and his heroism has literally created history for more than 75 years. But even international icons such as Mandela have little-known facts in their backgrounds. Here are 20 facts you may not know about Madiba. 1) Nelson Mandela was born into the royal Thembu family. [Source:About.com[2]] 2) His first treason trial ...
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