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UN Observes Nelson Mandela Day With a Global Call to Service

“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.”

Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The fact is that racism is an ugly undercurrent in our culture—too easy to ignore unless you are one of its victims.

Why We Stand for Equality, This Day Against Racism

Acts of racial discrimination diminish freedom—not just for the oppressed, but for all of us.

Remembering Desmond Tutu: Overcoming Intolerance Through Faith

Tutu, who passed away this week, was an exuberant warrior who fought against apartheid in his native South Africa and for justice and human rights around the world.

Religions Fight for Freedom

Today we think of apartheid’s end in 1994 as inevitable. But it took the concerted efforts and sacrifice of many for 50 years, both inside and outside South Africa.

Religious Persecution in South Africa—A History Lesson

I know whereof I speak because I was an investigative reporter in the 1980s. I wandered into one of these camps in Randfontein, outside Johannesburg.

Why a Scientologist Wished She’d Gone to South Africa Sooner

Like these words from the late Nelson Mandela: “We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.”

Taking a STAND Against Discrimination: Nelson Mandela

His English name was Nelson Mandela, but at birth his mother had named him Rolihlahla, which meant “troublemaker” in his native Xhosa tongue.

An Inside Look at Fighting Televised Bigotry

Craig Reisdorf was the victim of a cheap reality TV show made by A&E, Mike Rinder and Leah Remini. They questioned his right to live his life as he chooses and to practice the faith of his choice.