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Remembering Nelson Mandela

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When Nelson Mandela passed away at age 95 this week, the world mourned the loss of a man whose sense of social justice was never corrupted by power and whose capacity for forgiveness was limitless. Mandela’s greatness is not simply that he was an inspirational leader in a freedom movement that had an urgent moral imperative; it is in large part about the way in which he acceded to power in South Africa and began the healing process in a tragically torn society. In this film, Maya Angelou reads a prose-poem in tribute to the memory of Nelson Mandela, issued by the US Department of State on behalf of the American people.
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Watch a tribute issued by the United Nations, which presents Mandela's personal history and the history of the country he delivered from Apartheid. 
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Add your message of condolence at the Nelson Mandela Foundation Website.
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Reflections (30)

Ruth
People of such character as Nelson Mandela show us what we can be with love, forgiveness and patience. Few can present such strength. In this time of shattered belief and leadership we must cherish this special humanity. Maya your words add music and hope to our challenged humanity.
Kathleen
What inspires me is the greatness of the man himself (Nelson Mandela). His example inspires me to want to be a better person.
Beverley
I am never lost for words until now.Madiba you gave us hope and another chance to start over again.I am humbled that I was here when you walked out of prison,I too am free of my self imposed prison.Dr Maya much honor and reverence to your
gift of prose and the spoken word which you so eloquently dedicated on behalf of the American people and the world.
May we heal ourselves and each other and this world.
Loni
That such intense love and reverence was expressed in words so softly spoken and yet so full and completely strong. Thank you, Maya Angelou, for allowing me to feel with you in honoring such a courageous man of spirit who gave everyone their dignity and thus gave humanity a more beautiful face.
Carrie
This was a great tribute to just a piece of what this great man did in his lifetime! Very emotional!
Pamala
🌿❤️Every single word & heart felt sentence as it poured out of your mouth w/ such ease as you are such a Great Poet as he was & is still a part of the most important kind of History...Humanity!You Maya Angelou have put it so eloquent ...Words fitting of a King & Master of Royalty.TheBesu kind of Royalty...Human Rights.Thnk you Maya Angelou for this beautiful poem & these beautiful word as you speak & represent all of us as Nelson Mandela...Madiba! I am Honored & Blessed & to hear thse words you'd have brought to us.He is Honored w/ Dignity & Grace as I imagine this Poem to be the easiest maybe yet ever that you have so Graciously composed.God Bless You Maya Angelou...God has Blessed us All that have been Engraciated w/ his Presence & beliefs & never forgetting any in the human race Ashe Honored us All teaching us of equality & Dignity & to have Peace in our hearts to stand together & believe & support one another matter the consequence.Thank you Nelson Mandela..Madiba! We shall Always remember your teachings & continue in our Mission in like w/ yours in common until we see you again...We will never abort nor give up the fight as upon have reminded us & taught us.We loved you Well...You loved us Well! We Thank you from our Hearts as we remember & reflect on how you stood not only behind us ...in front of us as a Leader ...as you stood beside us as Well. Thank you Maya Angelou... R I P ...Nelson Mandela for you have served us Well!

I am a Prayer Warrior for The Nelson Mandela Foundation & Movement to reform the Violence & slaughters in South Africa & Ethiopia . To totally dismantle these regimes totally & free the prisoners .We Pray for not only Peace but for each to stand side by side & no more Torture & bloodbaths.We Pray for this freedom & equality as Nelson Mandela spoke of & Dreamed of for it to materialize & Honor him as he stood for such Wonderful beliefs in Mankind. His Inspiration lives on as we continue his work & Dream as mine ours is the same.We Thank you Nelson Mandela...We Thank you Maya Angelou.
Blessings to you & Yours for this Holiday Season ...Pamala...🌿🌎
Iffy
Africa has lost its moral compass and now the corrupt leaders can rule with impunity.
Susan
"We will not withhold forgiveness, even from those who do not ask."
Cora
Oh, if we all had half that amount of forgiveness, wouldn't the world be a better place
Don
Rest in eternal peace my friend. Your work here is done.
ruth
"he loved us all" inspired us, led us, kept the faith for us, stayed strong not only for himself but for all of us!
Thank you for your beautiful inspiring poem, Maya!
Margaret
You rock Maya! Beautiful prose for an inspiring man. Thank you.
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