Nelson Mandela
The Attraction of Scotland's Yes Campaign in One of Glasgow's Suburbs
Young pro-independence activists from Glasgow’s impoverished Easterhouse suburb explain why they’re fed up with Scotland’s Union with Britain.
What Celebrity Do These Wax Statues Actually Look Like?
I figured the best way to identify the waxworks was to run the images through one of those celebrity lookalike websites, but unfortunately the technology isn’t quite as advanced as I’d expected.
Meet Mari Malek, Refugee Turned Supermodel
We talked to several South Sudanese-American artists about how they went from refugee camps in Africa to runway shows and Kanye West videos in Manhattan.
What a Weird Freak Scene the South African Election Trail Is
Populist insurgent Julius Malema is trying to become a pop-culture icon akin to China's Mao, complete with a cottage industry promoting his image. But with no actual support from the voting populace, being plastered on an ironic propaganda T-shirt is...
Young South African Voters Are Not Big Fans of Nelson Mandela's Political Party
South Africans who are just old enough to vote are hungry for a viable alternative to what they see as the corrupt and ineffective ANC.
'Superhero' Suing Feds Over Nelson Mandela’s 1962 Arrest Records
Depending on whom you ask, government transparency advocate Ryan Shapiro is either a hero or a threat to national security.
Growing Up in Apartheid-Era South Africa
Three decades ago, my mother immigrated from South Africa, her home, to America because of Apartheid. This week, I sat down with my mother, Chryl Resnick, to talk about growing up in Apartheid-era South Africa, sneaking into townships, and why Mandela...
The Most Racist Comments About Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela lived as a symbol of the struggle for racial equality, and dedicated his existence to fighting for a more just world. His death has brought up all the old issues that surrounded the South African apartheid system.
Speaking to Mandela Mourners Outside London's South Africa House
There was a Scottish guy playing bagpipes and another who was going to camp out indefinitely.
Everything You Need to Know About the Life of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela has left the planet. It is, at the time of writing, slightly more raw than the long-rehearsed curtains-down on 95 years ought to be. To South Africans like me, he has long been the man who held up the sky. Who will hold it up now?
A Convicted South African Terrorist Discusses the Future of His Country
Two decades after the apartheid, South Africa is still one of the most unequal societies. The ANC continues to be mired in corruption and cronyism, and the country’s unifier, Nelson Mandela, continues to be in poor health. Christie spoke with me about...
Billy Woods and Blockhead's Collaborative Album, 'Dour Candy,' is an Invigorating Hangover
We talked to the rapper/producer duo about their bummed-the-fuck-out masterpiece, growing up in apartheid, and—of course—Yeezus.