Nelson Mandela

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The Lawyer

Mandela: LET MY PEOPLE GO

Lawyer: That... wrong histo-

Mandela: Let. My. People. Go.

Lawyer: UmM

Mandela: *client already left a free man* Thank you good night

Lawyer: How.. did he even get here?

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In 1937, Mandela attended Clarkebury Boarding Institute in Engcobo, one of the only schools that allowed a black student in their school. He continued later to go to another school and got expelled in 1940. He does eventually get his BA. In August 1952, he opened South Africa's first black law firm.

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Everyone Disliked That

Sharpeville Massacre: Happened

People: S H O T

ANC: Banned

Mandela: Arrested

Everyone: PROTEST RAVE

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In the 1960s, Mandela was involved in a protest that turned violent rather quickly. People were scared and hurt with many detained- Mandela being one of them. As a result of the massacre, ANC had been banned in a state of emergency and the government of South Africa implemented more ways to keep people in check. As Mandela was arrested in 1962 and jailed, around the world people became more aware. Protests throughout the nations were made into festivals where people held up signs and gathered to show support for his release. Even after Mandela was released, Global Citizen continued their festivals in honor to him.

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The Best

Public: ;-;

Grim: *at Madiba* It's time to go

Madiba: Was I a good person?

Grim: No

Grim: I'm told you were the best.

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Mandela died on December 5th in Johannesburg at the age of 95. The results of his death were felt around the world as people mourned for him. This death sparked more controversy though from conspiracy theories. Overall, the death was also sparking anger as South Africa said they would not be releasing photos of Mandela but a few people sneaked in the pictures anyways of him resting. "If this content exists, government calls on people not to view it and to delete it from their timelines." was an official released quote.

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July 18, 1918: Birthday of Comrade Nelson Mandela, political prisoner, communist, and revolutionary fighter against apartheid white supremacy.

¡Madiba presente!

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Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.

Nelson Mandela (via movemequotes)

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“No politician in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairy.”-Trump

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Mandela's Teacher: What's your name?

Mandela: Rolihlahla

Mandela's Teacher:.... no it's not... It's Nelson now

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Mandela: WTF is a 'Nelson?'

In 1925, Mandela had received his English name Nelson by his teacher. It was a custom at the time and due British bias in South Africa that impacted education for the children. "This was the custom among Africans in those days and was undoubtedly due to the British bias of our education. That day, Miss Mdingane told me that my new name was Nelson."

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KNOW YOUR 1994 (not just Kurt Cobain)

May 10 - Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president.

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President who?

Mandela:*Looking at Presidential Election* Hey baby

President P.W. Botha: Hell yeah let's go

White Supremacists: 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

Mandela: *winks

May 9th 1994 Elected by Parliament as first president of a democratic South Africa

May 10th 1994 Inaugurated as President of the Republic of South Africa

This was the first democratic election in South Africa and the fact that a man who is black was elected made him very beloved by the majority of South Africa during that time. He started by making laws and more organizations to bring about equality- making sure both sides are being punished equally and awarded equally based on their actions. Not showing contempt for the people who had hurt him.

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Mandela in Prison

Mandela: *turns to prisoner* Hey uh.... you hear that?

Prisoner: Hear what?

Mandela: The people Sing.

Prisoner: WHa-

Mandela: Singing the song of angry men

Prisoner: That's not even-

Mandela: This is the music of the people who will not be slaves again

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Mandela's time in prison was a struggle, he described in Long Walk to Freedom about his hardships, the dramatic highs, and the depressing lows of his journey. In prisons there have been accounts of aborted escape plans and people coming together for a change. He had even helped the prisoners petition for pants to not only survive the long winter nights but no longer allow the prisoners to be shamed. Even got a tennis court to be placed.

His time in prison had him changing to different facilities. As the facilities changed, so did the visitors. Many diplomats and presidents began to take notice and played a part to Freeing Mandela.