Political figures and others look back at the legacy of Nelson Mandela, remembering chance encounters, and speaking about the former South African president's integral role in history.

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Reflections on Nelson Mandela's Legacy

In light of the death of Nelson Mandela, Pete talks to the CEO of Values Partnerships, President Obama’s first director of the White House faith-based initiative.  His new book is “The President’s Devotional: The Daily Readings That Inspired President Obama”.  He gave his take on the legacy of Nelson Mandela.

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US Labor Sec Tom Perez talks with Matsimela Mapfumo - Mark Thompson about Nelson Mandela's impact on today's civil rights and labor struggles.

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

US Labor Sec Tom Perez on Nelson Mandela's Impact on Today's Civil Rights & Labor Struggles 12-6-13

Matsimela Mapfumo - Mark Thompson asks US Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard to describe the scene there in the wake of Nelson Mandela's passing.

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

US Amb to South Africa Patrick Gaspard Describes Scene Outside Nelson Mandela's Home 12-6-13

Matsimela Mapfumo - Mark Thompson and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten discuss Nelson Mandela, the use of the film on his life in the public school curriculum and similarities between the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa and the National Day of Action to Reclaim Public Ed scheduled for Monday, December 9. reclaimpublicednow.org

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

AFT Pres. Randi Weingarten on Nelson Mandela & the Dec. 9 Day Of Action to Reclaim Public Ed 12-6-13

Civil rights attorney, electoral commissioner and UN Independent Expert on Minority Issues Gay McDougall describes to Matsimela Mapfumo - Mark Thompson the experience of standing beside Nelson Mandela when he cast his first-ever ballot in 1994 (pictured on Mandela's right).

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

South Africa Electoral Commissioner Gay McDougall on Witnessing Nelson Mandela's First Vote 12-6-13

Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and US Human Rights Network Founder and Amnesty Intl activist Ajamu Baraka discuss the complexities involved in the transition from apartheid state to democratic state in South Africa. www.ajamubaraka.com

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Ajamu Baraka on the Complexities of Transitioning from Apartheid to Democracy 12-12-13

Matsimela Mapfumo - Mark Thompson and national security journalist Andrew Cockburn discuss the CIA's role in Nelson Mandela's capture. http://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/13/opinion/a-loophole-in-us-sanctions-against-pretoria.html?smid=tw-share

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Andrew Cockburn on How the CIA Helped Capture Nelson Mandela 12-12-13

Matsimela Mapfumo - Mark Thompson talks with Douglas Foster, Author of After Mandela: The Struggle for Freedom in Post Apartheid South Africa, about the meaning of Nelson Mandela. http://www.thenation.com/article/174971/meaning-mandela

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Douglas Foster on the Meaning of Nelson Mandela 12-10-13

Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson asks journalist Herb Boyd about his 1988 visit to South Africa, during which hew as harassed by the South African police. http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2013/dec/12/herb-boyds-reflections-nelson-mandela/

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Herb Boyd on Being Harassed By the South African Police 12-13-13

Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and Journalist Perry Redd discuss what it means to "Do A Mandela." http://www.blackcommentator2.com/541_ost_do_a_mandela.html

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET. 

Perry Redd Says We All Should "Do A Mandela" 12-12-13

Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and Journalist Robert Parry discuss The Reagan Administration's posture against Nelson Mandela, http://consortiumnews.com/2013/12/06/honoring-mandela-not-reagan/

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Robert Parry on Ronald Reagan vs Nelson Mandela 12-9-13

Matsimela Mapfumo- MarkThompson asks Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation President Robert Taylor about his decision to come to the US to avoid military service in the apartheid regime. http://www.tutufoundationusa.org/

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Robert Taylor on Fleeing South Africa To Avoid Military Service in the Apartheid Regime 12-10-13

Actress/Activist Alfre Woodard speaks at the SXM Broadcast of the US Memorial Service for Madiba at the Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 11, 2013, anchored by "Make It Plain's" Matismela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and the Urban View's Joe Madison.

Alfre Woodard Speaks at SXM Brdcst US Mem Svc for Nelson Mandela 12-11-13

South African Ambassador the the US Ebrahim Rasool  speaks at the SXM Broadcast of the US Memorial Service for Madiba at the Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 11, 2013, anchored by "Make It Plain's" Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and the Urban View's Joe Madison.

South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Speaks at SXM Brdcst US Mem Svc for Nelson Mandela 12-11-13

Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the SXM Broadcast of the US Memorial Service for Madiba at the Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 11, 2013, anchored by "Make It Plain's" Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and the Urban View's Joe Madison.

Joe Biden Speaks at SXM Brdcst US Mem Svc for Nelson Mandela 12-11-13

TransAfrica President Nicole Lee speaks at the SXM Broadcast of the US Memorial Service for Madiba at the Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 11, 2013, anchored by "Make It Plain's" Matismela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and the Urban View's Joe Madison.

Nicole Lee Speaks Speaks at SXM Brdcst US Mem Svc for Nelson Mandela 12-11-13

Nine-year-old David Mitchell Sennaar calls #FridayNightFights on "Make It Plain" to share the greatest lesson he believes Nelson Mandela leaves with us. David (pictured with his uncle, Clarence Mitchell, IV) is the great grandson of legendary civil rights activists Clarence Mitchell, Jr. and Juanita Jackson Mitchell.

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Nine-Year-Old Calls "Make It Plain" To Praise Nelson Mandela 12-6-13

The Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, he Desmond Tutu Chair of Peace, Global Justice, and Reconciliation Studies at Butler University and Christian Theological Seminary, speaks at the SXM Broadcast of the US Memorial Service for Madiba at the Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 11, 2013, anchored by "Make It Plain's" Matismela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson and the Urban View's Joe Madison.

Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak Speaks at SXM Brdcst US Mem Svc for Nelson Mandela 12-11-13

Southern Africa Support Project Founder Sylvia Hill (pictured) describes organizing Nelson Mandela's 1990 US visit to Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson.

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Sylvia Hill on Organizing Nelson Mandela's 1990 US Visit 12-9-13

Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson describes his anti-apartheid activism as a student.

"Make It Plain," hosted by Matsimela Mapfumo-Mark Thompson, is a political, human rights, and breaking news program which airs on SXM Progress 127, M-F, 6-9p ET.

Mark Thompson On Being A Student Anti-Apartheid Activist 12-5-13

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