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Challenges Facing Diaspora Africans Who Return to Africa
This is an examination of African-Americans who return to Africa and how they are accepted and accept African people and African life as well as how they cope with the challenges of adopting their ancestral homeland as foreign outsiders.
CNN
Cnn: Nelson Mandela Fast Facts
A timeline of the important events in the life of Nelson Mandela, first black president of South Africa.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Kaffir Boy
Kaffir Boy is an autobiographical story about a young boy's escape from his life in apartheid South Africa. This site involves a plot summary, character analysis, and a discussion of themes.
Other
Hall of Fame Biographies: Desmond Mpilo Tutu
An engaging biography of Desmond Tutu, the famous African archbishop. Learn about his leadership and his brave fight against apartheid.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Nelson Mandela
Use this resource to learn about Nelson Mandela's freedom, which marked the end of Apartheid. This article includes images and an excerpt from his book, "Long Walk to Freedom."
Other
Biko Speaks on Africans
An essay written and delivered by Stephen Biko on the state of blacks in South Africa. This is a good way to understand what Biko wanted to accomplish during his life.
Other
Hall of Fame Biographies: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
A brief biography of the famous African leader, Nelson Mandela. Learn about his early life, his education, and his fight to end apartheid in his country for good.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Sharpeville Massacre
Illustrated story explores the tragic event that took place in South Africa in 1960 when police opened fire on a "peaceful" protest against the pass laws thus becoming known as the Sharpeville Massacre.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alan Paton
This site features excellent links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Cry, the Beloved Country."
Other
Robben Island Museum: Homepage
This site from the Robben Island Museum has information on the island and the prisoners who were held there. Nelson Mandela was held there for many years (1962 to 1982). Provides a general context for understanding the lives of political...
BBC
Bbc Audio Interviews: Desmond Tutu
The BBC provides audio clips from a 1986 interview with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the BBC network.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Desmond Tutu
This entry summarizes the life of Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican cleric who in 1984 received the Nobel Prize for Peace for his role in the opposition to apartheid in South Africa.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Robben Island Prison Tour
Photographic slideshow provides a guided street view tour of Robben Island prison by a former political prisoner. This is the same prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years during his fight to end apartheid.
Curated OER
Bbc: South Africa's Nelson Mandela Dies in Johannesburg
Obituary for Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013. Page includes overview of Mandela's remarkable life and timeline of his political activities which led South Africa out of apartheid. Mandela's legacy and public reaction to his...
Curated OER
Bbc: South Africa's Nelson Mandela Dies in Johannesburg
Obituary for Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013. Page includes overview of Mandela's remarkable life and timeline of his political activities which led South Africa out of apartheid. Mandela's legacy and public reaction to his...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Soweto Riots
Photographic exhibit showcases the Soweto Riots, a series of protests against the instruction of Afrikaans as a language in local schools.
BBC
Bbc News: Mandela's Life and Times
An extensive collection of BBC news articles about Nelson Mandela.
Curated OER
Blacks Were Required to Carry a Pass to Enter and Leave Cities During Apartheid
A collection of radio programs on Nelson Mandela covering the years from the beginning of apartheid, the emergence of the African National Congress, his 27 years of imprisonment on Robben Island, up to his role as President of South...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Desmond Tutu Biographical
Learn about 1984 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Desmond Mpilo Tutu through this multimedia website from The Nobel Foundation, which includes primary and secondary resources as well as video clips.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Athol Fugard: "Master Harold"... And the Boys
Brief biographical information of playwriter Athol Fugard and information about his play, "Master Harold" . . . and the Boys.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: F. W. De Klerk Biographical
This Nobel site is a biography of Frederick Willem de Klerk, winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize along with Nelson Mandela.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
Site accompanies a PBS special on the inspirational Nelson Mandela. Site chronicles the life and many struggles of Mandela. It specifically breaks his life down into four parts: childhood, revolutionary, prisoner, and husband. Also...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Nelson Mandela
Meet the man who held a position of leadership in South Africa during Apartheid is featured in this biography.