The graphic features the continent of Africa in the shape of a fist, filled with the colours of the South African flag. Mr Mandela's name and this birth and death years have been added.
A nine foot statue by Cape Town sculptor Jean Doyled. The statue is a copy of the one that stands outside the Drakenstein Correctionsl Facility - formerly Victor Verster Prison.
In recognition of Mr Mandela's role in ending Apartheid and for his advocacy of peace, reconciliation and social justice. The unique specimen of this new species was collected in KwaZulu Natal and is the only species of this genus known from South Africa
Resolution of Oakland City Council reaffirming support for comprehensive sanctions against apartheid and declaring End Apartheid Week March 5-11, 1990.
A tribute concert in honor of Nelson Mandela at St Paul the Apostle Church in New York City celebrating his life and legacy, and the 20th anniversary of democratic freedom in South Africa. Morgan Freeman performed dramatic readings from the original transcripts of Mr. Mandela's letters, speeches, and personal writings. These readings were accompanied by the world-famous Soweto Gospel Choir, who filled the cathedral with songs that honoured Mandela’s life and vision. President Bill Clinton gave a special tribute speech to Nelson Mandela and the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, celebrating Mr. Mandela's life and all that has been accomplished in South Africa in the twenty years since democracy was realized. Organised in collaboration with the Clinton Foundation and CultureHorde.
Nelson Mandela, Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa, addresses the Special Committee Against Apartheid in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations.
President Bill Clinton hosted a benefit in his private office to honour the lasting legacy of Nelson Mandela. This event marks the launch of a new Foundation initiative to promote Mr Mandela’s legacy globally in the years ahead.
Supporters from South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Nigeria joined President Clinton, Minister Tokyo Sexwale and Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory CEO Achmat Dangor in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela and his work to promote dialogue and a just society.
An early photograph of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, his release from prison, CODESA negotiations, his presidential years, visit to the USA and his funeral.
Fundraising events, President Barack Obama participates in a Mandela 100 discussion with Graça Machel and moderated by Lesley Williams during an event at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington
Nelson Mandela Foundation Head of Leadership and Knowledge Development Verne Harris was a visiting professor at Dominican University in Chicago during its 2018-9 academic year. As the holder of the Follett Chair in information studies, on 16 April he delivered the annual Follett Lecture for 2019 (text attached). The title for the Lecture was A Time to Remember, A Time to Forget: Fred Hampton, Nelson Mandela and the Work of Memory.
Nelson Mandela head of leadership and development Verne Harris and Afre Researcher Patronella Nqaba having a talk with high school learners at New York.
Nelson Mandela International Day events in 2009 including Nelson Mandela Day Concert Radio City New York, Exhibition New York, Gala Dinner New York, Roosevelt Park New York, and United Nations (UN) announcement New York.
Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton during Mandela's state visit. One print is signed by Bill Clinton with ' Best Wishes' to Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel.
Nelson Mandela seated next to the Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg and holding a box with the key to the city in it. The photograph is signed by Michael Bloomberg.
Nelson Mandela's visit to New York University with John Brademas, member of US Congress and President-Emiritus of NY University. John Brademas wrote a message on the photograph.
Nelson Mandela with 3 local security members who looked after him during his visit to Washington. Mandela wears a Texan hat. Taken in the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetoon, Washington.
The American Committee on Africa (ACOA) was formed in 1953 to support the liberation struggle in Africa. It grew out of the ad-hoc organisation Americans for South African Resistance (AFSAR), set up to support the Defiance Campaign of the ANC in 1952. It started with an office in New York City and opened an office in Washington DC in 1967. The NYC office had a national focus and organised sanctions and divestment campaigns at universities, churches, states and cities. It merged in 2001 with Africa Fund (AF) and Africa Policy Information Centre (APIC) to form Africa Action.
ES Reddy was born in India and moved to the USA to study at New York University. He held several positions at the United Nations and a driving force behind the Special Committee against Apartheid (of which he was Secretary from 1963 -1965) and its Centre against Apartheid (of which he was Director from 1976-1983). He also served as Director of the UN Trust Fund for South Africa and the Educational and Training Programme for Southern Africa.
The Centre against Apartheid started in 1976 in the UN Secretariat under the name Unit on Apartheid. Its role was to promote publicity against Apartheid and it worked under the guidance of the Special Committee and in cooperation with the Department of Public Information. During its existence, it published hundreds of posters, audio materials and documentary films. It organised art competitions and exhibitions. It had radio broadcasts to South Africa in several languages. It worked closely together with the liberation movements and the AAMs. Many of the documents published by the Centre were written by members of liberation movements and the AAMs.
Radio South Africa Actuality President George Bush of the United States speaking on relations with South Africa and the visit of Mr Nelson Mandela to the United States.
Radio South Africa- Actuality- Report by Connie Lawn on the arrival of the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the issue of sanctions.
Radio South Africa - Actuality - report by Jannie Botes on the arrival in New York of the deputy president of the African National Congress, Mr Nelson Mandela and the overwhelming reception he received. The actuality of Mr Mandela who refers to sanctions and the governor Mario Cuomo of New York praises Mr and Mrs Nelson Mandela.
This local branch of the international Alexander Defence Committee was established to protest against and to assist political prisoners, particularly Dr Neville Alexander. It existed from 1964-1968.
The Centre against Apartheid started in 1976 in the UN Secretariat under the name Unit on Apartheid. Its role was to promote publicity against Apartheid and it worked under the guidance of the Special Committee and in cooperation with the Department of Public Information. During its existence, it published hundreds of posters, audio materials and documentary films. It organised art competitions and exhibitions. It had radio broadcasts to South Africa in several languages. It worked closely together with the liberation movements and the AAMs. Many of the documents published by the Centre were written by members of liberation movements and the AAMs.