Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from February 2006

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from February 2006

High 5.(Nelson Mandela and South Africa)
February 1, 2006... Imagine rising above the racist tyranny of apartheid. The South African government jailed Nelson Mandela for standing up against its oppressive laws. More than 27 years later, he was released from jail and then went on to fight again--this time...

Nelson Mandela: children's fund.(and its services)
February 1, 2006... Nelson Mandela has seen much poverty, sickness, and pain endured by South Africa's children. He says, "We come from a past in which the lives of our children were assaulted and devastated in countless ways.... Like all of us, they deserve a...

Mandela, activist, prisoner, president.(Nelson Mandela)(Biography)
February 1, 2006... Very few great leaders have made as big an impact on a nation and the world as Nelson Mandela. His name belongs among those of such notables as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.--both patriots who fought for the human right to live...

What was apartheid?(race discrimnation)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... Apartheid (ah-PAR-tied) was a policy of racial separation. Dutch-born Hendrik Verwoerd was a driving force behind creating the detailed apartheid laws during the 1950s. Apartheid laws politically, legally, and economically discriminated against...

A troublemaker is born.(Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela's biography)(Biography)
February 1, 2006... Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born July 18, 1918, in a region called Umtata in Thembuland, South Africa, on the banks of the Mbashe River. He was the son of Chief Henry Mphakanyiswa of the Tembu, and is thereby a member of a royal family from a...

You can't play: race games in South Africa.
February 1, 2006... Like every other aspect of South African life, sports in South Africa were segregated by race during the apartheid era. Except for in a very few cases, black and white athletes could not be teammates and could not compete against people of...

Mandela, the revolutionary: " ... a free South Africa belonging to all who live in it, black and white".(Nelson Mandela)
February 1, 2006... Fighting oppression and racism in South Africa took years of hard work on the of many revolutionaries, including Nelson Mandela. In September of 1944 Mandela and his fellow activists, William Nkomo, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo, and Ashby Mda...

Number 466/64.(Nelson Mandela also protested against race discrimination in prison)
February 1, 2006... In 1964, Mandela's activism landed him. and many of his colleagues in jail, convicted of high treason and sentenced to life in prison on Robben Island, an institution with a long history of cruelty to its prisoners. He left behind a family and...

The music saved them.(music as a media for demonstration against race discrimination)
February 1, 2006... It is not surprising that music was an essential player in the South African revolution, as many South African children are surrounded by music from the moment they're born. Weddings are celebrated with song, deaths mourned with it. But during...

Free Mandela.(Nelson Mandela's imprisonment and public protests for him)
February 1, 2006... When the government of South Africa sent Nelson Mandela to prison, they made a crucial error. Although his years behind bars surely slowed the progress of liberation for his people, they brought additional worldwide attention to his plight and...

Uneasy alliance: Mandela and de Klerk.(F.W. de Klerk )(Nelson Mandela)
February 1, 2006... The two men who would lead South Africa to freedom for all its people were an unlikely duo. In fact, they were sworn enemies. Though F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela were both skilled lawyers, well trained in the art of public speaking, they...

South Africa's constitution.(human rights)
February 1, 2006... South Africa has only very recently become a democracy, yet its leaders followed the best wisdom of the democratic nations of the world in creating its own constitution. The South African constitution is one of the most remarkable constitutions...

Remaking a nation: President Mandela.(Nelson Mandela)
February 1, 2006... Apartheid was over. All South Africans now had equal rights. A one-time prisoner was now a president. Mandela and his predecessor, F.W. de Klerk, had managed to negotiate a peaceful end to the racist government policies known as apartheid....

Nelson Mandela, his work today.(for prevention of AIDS)
February 1, 2006... Nelson Mandela calls it a "deadly epidemic," and a "tragedy of unprecedented proportions"--he is talking about AIDS Following his presidency, Mandela dedicated himself to raising global awareness of the disease. Retirement isn't an option for...

Ask FACES!
February 1, 2006... Here is your chance to send us your world culture--and geography-related questions! Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located? What is the largest...

How well do you know Mandela?(Nelson Mandela)
February 1, 2006... ACROSS: 1. In this area many people were killed while protesting against apartheid. 5. This sport was only for whites in South Africa for many years. 7. The racial segregation policy formerly used in South Africa. DOWN: ...

Face facts.(Nelson Mandela's honorary degrees )
February 1, 2006... Nelson Mandela has received honorary degrees from more than 50 international universities. HANG IN THERE, MR. MANDELA! JUST A FEW MORE! AND FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Mandela and me: if I could ask Nelson Mandela ...
February 1, 2006... If all people of South Africa... study harder, look after each other, fight together against crime and AIDS... look positive into our future, that would bring a smile to Madiba's face and honour him. QUESTION: You have planted the...

How animals got their beautiful coats; a play based on a Zulu tale from South Africa.(Play)
February 1, 2006... Characters: Storyteller, Tortoise, Leopard, Zebra, Giraffe, and Hyena Storyteller: Sakubona, visitors. Welcome to our village. Sit down by the fire, and I will tell you a story. You all know that Zulus are very careful about their looks....

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales edited by Nelson Mandela You probably know the names Rumplestiltskin and Pinocchio, but have you ever heard of the trickster Sankhambi or Mmadipetsane, the girl who didn't listen to her...

The End of Apartheid: A New South Africa.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
February 1, 2006... The End of Apartheid: A New South Africa by Richard Tames The End of Apartheid provides a clear explanation of why South Africa's problems arose and what steps have been taken to overcome them. Explore the conflicts between the British...

Nelson Mandela.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Nelson Mandela by Reggie Finlayson From the time he was a schoolboy in Qunu, Nelson Mandela was keenly interested in stories of his African ancestors, but he was also influenced by European culture and ideas. Illustrated by crisp...

The Middle of Somewhere: A Story of South Africa.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
February 1, 2006... The Middle of Somewhere: A Story of South Africa by Sheila Gordon Moving to a new town without your best friend is no fun, but what makes Rebecca really angry is that her townspeople are expected to leave their home so the government...

No More Strangers Now: Young Voices from a New South Africa.(Books)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
February 1, 2006... No More Strangers Now: Young Voices from a New South Africa interviews by Tim McKee photographs by Anne Blackshaw This book introduces 12 teens from all backgrounds and ethnic groups, who share their stories about life during and after...

Mandela: The Rebel Who Led His Nation to Freedom.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
February 1, 2006... Matt Hatcher, Ohio, Age 14 Mandela: The Rebel Who Led His Nation to Freedom by Ann Kramer This book covers the life of Nelson Mandela from his early childhood to his retirement from his presidency. This book is a quick read, but...

The Novels of Beverly Naidoo.(Books)(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
February 1, 2006... The Novels of Beverly Naidoo This series of novels by South African writer Beverly Naidoo, including the recent Out of Bounds: Stories of Conflict and Hope, are must-reads. Set in South Africa, each book of the series covers a different...

Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation.(Video, DVD)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
February 1, 2006... Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation by Palm Pictures This Oscar-nominated documentary about Mandela's life is a personal odyssey, beautifully filmed, and a complete portrait. It captures the sense of Mandela's early life, his...

The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela.(Online)
February 1, 2006... Frontline, Public Broadcasting Service This site is a comprehensive, online version of a documentary about Nelson Mandela, from his childhood years until the end of his presidency, including a chronology of his life. There are transcripts...

Nelson Mandela Foundation.(and its services)(Brief article)
February 1, 2006... This site provides information about the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Mandela's current work, and a schedule of events, past, present, and future. Click on "speeches" to read what he has said in the past year. www.nelsonmandela.org

Africa in Our Schools and Community, Boston University.(Online)
February 1, 2006... This site includes lesson plans, teaching tips, interactive tutorials, and more about South Africa and Nelson Mandela. www.bu.edu/africa/outreach