Nelson Mandela Remembered at 90

Nelson Mandela’s legacy should include his fight for a free press.
Because of apartheid he saw first hand, in the twentieth century, the perils that result when the voice of every person is silenced and only ideology speaks.
In a speech to the international press Mr. Mandela was emphatic about the role of media and the global fight for freedom’s cause:
"You also lent your voices to those of thousands of our compatriots demanding freedom of expression. South African writers, artists and journalists, who incurred the wrath of the South African government for daring to use their skills against tyranny, have invariably won your support.
The South African media, journalists and publishers alike, will remain in your debt for that sustenance."
Their response is proof that the story of a people is a powerful weapon against injustice. Today as results of Mr. Mandela’s insistence, many more stories are being told and each time the voice of people is shared the world prospers.
Happy Birthday Madiba!
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