"I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black
domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in
which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is
an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an
ideal for which I am prepared to die."
--Nelson Mandela during his 1964 trial. He was imprisoned for 27 years because he fought apartheid in South Africa.
Nelson
Mandela, South Africa's first Black president is celebrating his 90th birthday
this week. Mr. Mandela's birthday is not until July 16th however,
tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the free Mandela concert. There will
be a concert tomorrow Friday, July 26, 2008, to commemorate it. All
proceeds from the concert will go to the 46664 charity. The AIDS charity
is named for the number Mr. Mandela wore during his 27 year imprisonment by the
South African apartheid government.
If only I could be half the person he is.
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