The port authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York partnership co-sponsored the meeting in cooperation with the African- American institute.
Award naming Mr Mandela as International House's Distinguished International Visitor to deliver their 75th Anniversary Address in their series Millennial Changes -Global Perspectives, USA
As a symbol of diplomacy and dialogue, the installation pays tribute to Nelson Mandela and his efforts to bring people together to find effective solutions for peace. The installation will remain at the Headquarters’ plaza through September 2018, when the plan is to transfer it to Oslo and a permanent location near the Nobel Peace Center and the Oslo City Hall.
Nelson Mandela Community High School in Mount Vernon, 250 Gramatan Avenue provides high school students with the skills, qualities, and knowledge necessary to meet NYS Learning Standards, graduate from high school. It is considered as a second opportunity to earn a high school diploma and be a success in their future endeavors. Nelson Mandela Community High School features smaller class sizes, a rotating block schedule, a structured high school setting, clear goals and high expectations, a positive learning environment, personalized instruction, hands-on field experiences, high quality student-teacher interaction, strictly enforced Codes of Discipline, and a tough attendance policy.
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.
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.
