Nelson Mandela: A Living Legend is Honored in Louisiana by Two Universities.

The Black Collegian | October 1, 2000| | Copyright

Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines the word awesome as expressive of awe, terrific and extraordinary. But, in layman's language, awesome can best be described by two words: Nelson Mandela.

Arguably one of the most recognizable men on the planet, the President Emeritus of the Republic of South Africa had a three-fold purpose in capping a two-day visit to Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 12 as the commencement speaker for Southern University's Class of 2000. The day before, Mandela had a double treat when Southern named its School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs ...

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