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Political activist introduced America to Mandela's struggle

In 1984, few Americans had ever heard of Nelson Mandela, but political activist Randall Robinson was determined to change that. He staged a sit-in at the South African embassy in Washington, D.C., which led to a year of daily protests and pressured politicians to act. Michelle Miller has his story.
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