Nelson Mandela Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Nelson Mandela Speaks At City College In Harlem, 1990 (videos)

On June 21, 1990, Nelson Mandela joined ABC anchor Ted Koppel at City College in Harlem on 135th Street, for a historic town meeting before an over-capacity audience at Aaron Davis Hall.Continue reading

Legendary Harlemite Voza Rivers Honored By The Otto Awards 2019

Harlem's Voza Rivers, Executive Producer of New Heritage Theatre Group was honored by the Otto Awards at the 2019 Castillo Theatre Benefit.Continue reading

Memorial Services For Winnie Mandela In Harlem

A number of memorial services have been planned for the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in Harlem, New York this week, the first US city she visited with Nelson Mandela upon his release from prison in 1990 a source reports.Continue reading

How Nelson Mandela Used Sports to Unite South Africa

By Marc Rasbury Last Thursday we lost one of the worlds most significant and historic individuals in former South African President Nelson Mandela. Continue reading

Hollywood Royalty Mandela Van Peebles Is Ready For His Close-Up

Hailing from a long line of Hollywood royalty, actor Mandela Van Peebles is ready for his turn in the spotlight, starring as Mitch in the highly anticipated eighth installment of the SAW.Continue reading

HW Pick: Join Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Hooks And Orlando Jones At AOL Build

Join Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Hooks and Orlando Jones when they visit to discuss the new BET miniseries, “Madiba.” Continue reading

CCCA Presents “MADIBA: A Dance Workshop,” In Harlem

The City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) continues its 2016 – 2017 season with Jeremy McQueen and the Black Iris Project’s “MADIBA: A Dance Workshop,” a celebration of the inspiring life of Nelson Mandela. Continue reading

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Arthur Mitchell Honored By Columbia University In Harlem

Columbia University will confer the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters on the legendary dance pioneer and social activist Arthur Mitchell this month, the Arthur Mitchell Project announced today.Continue reading