Mandela
1997
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Apr 27, 2024 · Nelson Mandela (born July 18, 1918, Mvezo, South Africa—died December 5, 2013, Johannesburg) was a Black nationalist and the first Black president of South Africa (1994–99). His negotiations in the early 1990s with South African Pres. F.W. de Klerk helped end the country’s apartheid system of racial segregation and ushered in a peaceful ...
Nelson Mandela never wavered in his devotion to democracy, equality and learning. Despite terrible provocation, he never answered racism with racism. His life is an inspiration to all who are oppressed and deprived; and to all who are opposed to oppression and deprivation.
Jun 8, 2013 · Nelson Mandela is one of the world's most revered statesmen, who led the struggle to replace the apartheid regime of South Africa with a multi-racial democracy. Jailed for 27 years, he emerged...
Jul 17, 2020 · Former South African president and civil rights advocate Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to fighting for equality—and ultimately helped topple South Africa's racist system of apartheid. His...
Apr 24, 2024 · The chipping away at Mandela’s reputation has been accompanied by another phenomenon: the rise in appreciation for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a fierce anti-apartheid activist and Nelson’s wife ...
Dec 5, 2023 · Moments in history. A legacy in speeches: Remembering Nelson Mandela 10 years after his death. December 5, 20235:03 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. By. Ashley Montgomery. 5-Minute Listen....
Dec 5, 2013 · Nelson Mandela, who led the emancipation of South Africa from white minority rule and served as his country’s first black president, becoming an international emblem of dignity and forbearance,...
