Thulani Madondo was named one of the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012 . The film is based on a true story about an African American man who became a fugitive after being wrongfully accused and convicted for killing two white men in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. Now he 's reaching out to hundreds of kids there , providing free academic support . We want to strengthen the programs that we have , especially the tutorial program . Who should be the CNN Hero of the Year ? Cast your vote now !
Thulani Madondo was named one of the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012 . The film is based on a true story about an African American man who became a fugitive after being wrongfully accused and convicted for killing two white men in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. Now he 's reaching out to hundreds of kids there , providing free academic support . Who should be the CNN Hero of the Year ? Cast your vote now !