By Lee A. Daniels
His brothers’ keeper; His sisters’ keeper.
Those words came floating into my mind early Monday morning as I contemplated the fact that Nelson Mandela had reached his ninety-third birthday – and had sent word to his millions of admirers around the world that the best way to celebrate his longevity was for each of us to devote 67 minutes yesterday to community service.

By The Editors
A panel of leaders who’ve worked to foster greater diversity told a public forum in Charlotte, North Carolina Thursday evening it was imperative that Americans regain their courage, their sense of community, and their faith that the country does have enough room, resources and opportunity for all.

By Vernon E. Jordan, Jr.
The year 1989 was the pivot point in moving the world from one era to the next. It was a year of cascading changes that introduced the world’s nations and peoples to a new arrangement of global forces and relationships- the complex of issues and circumstances we are grappling with today.