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17 July 2024
How to Celebrate Mandela Day from Wherever You Are in the World
From walks to comedy shows and charities to donate to, here are all the ways you can celebrate Mandela Day this year.
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18 July 2023
Nelson Mandela International Day: A Global Tribute to the Legacy of a Hero
Each year, on July 18, the global community comes together to honor the remarkable life and lasting influence of Nelson Mandela through the observance of Nelson Mandela International Day.
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17 July 2018
5 Things We Learned From Obama's Mandela Day Speech
The former U.S. president goes in on xenophobes, climate change deniers and the corrupt to mark the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth.
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18 July 2016
Because of Madiba: 10 South African Personalities on the Legacy of Nelson Mandela
South African personalities reflect on the life and legacy of Tata Madiba in honour of Mandela Day 2016.
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18 July 2014
Tshepang Ramoba's 67-Minute 'Mandela Day' Mix
Stream BLK JKS drummer Tshepang Ramoba's 67-minute mixtape for Nelson Mandela Day.
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18 July 2013
Nelson Mandela Tributes: Top 10 Mandela Day Music Moments
For our Mandela Day birthday celebration, we've compiled for you the top 10 Nelson Mandela tributes in music.
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