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.
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.
From Publishers Weekly As a military intelligence officer in World War II, Rockefeller learned his effectiveness depended on his "ability to develop a network of people with reliable information and influence." During his long life-he turned 87 this year-he's amassed a Rolodex of more than 1,000 contacts, and in this satisfying autobiography, he describes firsthand encounters with Pablo Picasso, Sigmund Freud, Fiorello La Guardia, oil sheikhs, Latin American strongmen and others. Critics might say Rockefeller's not too choosy about the company he keeps ; they claim he's "never met a dictator he didn't like." Indeed, he has been roundly criticized for the role he and Henry Kissinger played in persuading the Carter administration to allow the exiled shah of Iran into the U.S., an event widely believed to have sparked the hostage crisis. But this memoir is much more than a titillating account of wealth and international intrigue. Rockefeller also meticulously recounts the modernizing of Chase Bank, where he worked for 35 years, rising to become chairman and chief executive, finally giving the company-which merged with JP Morgan in 2001-a written history on a par with Ron Chernow's The House of Morgan. New York City also dominates here ; after Robert Moses, the Rockefeller clan has had the strongest hand in shaping the modern urban landscape, from Wall Street to midtown to Morningside Heights. Indispensable for anyone interested in financial and American history, Rockefeller's well-organized remembrances present a deeply fascinating, thorough look into the life of a living legend.
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.
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
on the 10th anniversary of the Prize: Mandela is the perfect example of an individual who fought for justice through the political system in place. He truly made a difference.
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas
The Nollywood and African Film Critics Award (NAFCA) is bestowed on professionals in the African film industry including directors, actors, writers and humanitarians, USA
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree saluting Mandela's accomplishments, praying for his continued success, and welcoming him to the company of alumni from Brown University, USA
"One would provide financial support for South African students to pursue their educational ambitions at universities in South Africa or elsewhere. The other would provide financial assistance to SMU students to study in South Africa or to South African students to study at SMU"
Your sacrifices have not been in vain and will continue to serve as a ray of hope for all. We honour you. From the University of Michigan, Office of Minority Affairs.
This long-term vision captures the central role society plays in shaping children’s lives and to give voice and dignity to the African child by building a rights-based movement. 'Friends of the NMCM' were established in New York (23/10/95) and in London (12/07/96)
International Apolostic Humanitarian Award conferred upon Mr Mandela from the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apolostic Faith
Award naming Mr Mandela as the recipient of The Distinguished Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award from the Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemoration Committee of the Innerwest Priority Board in Dayton, Ohio, USA
Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemoration Committee of Innerwesr Priority Board
Award naming Mr Mandela as the recipient of the Lamp of Knowledge for outstanding commitment and leadership in the struggle for democracy and liberation of African people, USA
City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council on African Affairs
