Ellie Finkelstein & Josh Stein Nelson Mandela Ellie Finkelstein & Josh Stein

CONTEXT WHO IS NELSON MANDELA? Legend Hero Civil Rights Icon Visionary A LEADER

BACKGROUND July 18th, 1819 – December 5th, 2013 South African Anti – Apartheid Revolutionary Politician & Philanthropist President of South Africa 1994-1999 https://soundcloud.com/nelson-mandela-260399427/its-in-your-hands?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=email

“The man who brought South Africa out of Apartheid” SOCIAL CHANGE(S) “The man who brought South Africa out of Apartheid”

CHALLENGES

“ To be free is not to merely cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

QUALITIES Man of peace Powerful presence and disarmed enemies with a smile Showed the world what forgiveness looks like He was humble Full of hope, not hate A visionary and could see the whole picture He was patient…

HOW LONG TO MAKE A CHANGE? Protesting as a student  expulsion Africa’s National Congress operation  jail for 27 years President 1994-1999 Continued to make a difference till death 2013

BARACK OBAMA “We’ve lost one of the most influential, courageous and profoundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth” VLADIMIR PUTIN “Mandela, having gone through the most difficult ordeals, was committed to the end of his days to the ideals of humanism and justice.” XI JINPING “Outstanding contributions to the China South – Africa relationship and the course of progress of mankind.” FRANCOIS HOLLANDE “Continue to inspire fighters for freedom, and to give confidence to peoples in the defense of just causes and universal rights.” ANGELA MERKEL “Political legacy of non-violence and the condemnation of all forms of racism would continue to inspire.” UHURU KENYATTA “An extraordinary life in a very ordinary way. His legacy encrypts the story of humanity of now and tomorrow.” MANMOHAN SINGH “This is as much India’s loss as South Africa’s. He was a true Gandhian. His life and work will remain a souce of eternal inspiration for generations to come.”

DISCUSSION QUESTION Which specific characteristics or actions of Nelson Mandela do you think made him such an important figure in the fight to end apartheid in South Africa?