July 18 is celebrated around the world as a day of service to honor the birthday and legacy of former South African leader Nelson Mandela. He became known as Madiba – a human rights icon for his work to fight apartheid and for winning his presidency in a 1994 democratic election after serving 27 years in prison. He died in 2014 at age 95.
A fountain outside the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, GA
Madiba was a friend...
Kristi Wooten
Musically, you may know Angélique Kidjo as the energetic performer who put African beats on the world music map via her Grammy winning songs and collaborations with the likes of Bono, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Josh Groban and others. In addition to her music, Kidjo has a boundless passion for women’s empowerment and human rights. She is an advocate for girls’ education and a fighter against genital mutilation, early marriage, and violence against women. She’s also a global UNICEF...