TODAY IN BLACK HISTORY - Feb. 11

On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa after 27 years of incarceration as a political prisoner. 

There is a nice biography of his life on the Nelson Mandela Foundation website. Also, if you've been following recent news you probably know that Mandela has been ill, so the site also has another great link:

You can also check out these books to learn more about the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela: