South African music group spreads Mandela's message of

South African music group spreads Mandela's message of reconciliation and healing

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South Africa is celebrating 30 years since apartheid ended and Nelson Mandela became the nation's first Black president. In the U.S., a South African musical group is spreading Mandela's message of racial reconciliation and healing while reminding us that the fight for equality in both nations is far from over. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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