International Nelson Mandela Day of Service
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Hosted by: Chicago State Um"versity 9501 S. King Dr. Chicago, IL 60628 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July ~8, 1918. His father was Hendry Mphakanyiswa of the Tembu T1ibe. Mamlela himself was edu cated at 1 Tniversity College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand where he studied law. He joined the African National Congress in 1944 and was engaged in resis- - tance against the ruling Nati011al Party's apart heid policies after 1948. He went 011 trial for treason in 1956-1961 and was acquitted in 1961.
After the banning of the ANC in 1960, Nel son Mandela argued for the setting up of a milita1y 'Aing 'Aithin the ANC. In June 1961, the ANC executive considered his proposal on the use of \iolenl tactics and agreed that those members who 'Aished lo involve themselves in M
During his years in prison, Nelson Mandela's reputation grew steadily. He was 'Aidely accepted as the most significant black leader in South At~ rica and became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement gathered strength. He consistently refused lo compromise his political position lo obtain his freedom.
Nelson Mandela was released 011 February 11, 1990. After his release, he plunged himself wholeheartedly into his life's work, striving to attain die goals he and others had set out almost four decades earlier. In 1991, at die first national conference of die ANC held inside South Africa after die organization had been banued in 1960, Mandela was elected Presi dent of the ANC while his lildong friend and colleague, Oliver Tambo, became lhe organization's National Chairperson.1
'http://www. no belprize.org/no bel_prizes/peace/laureates/ I 993/mandela-bio. htm I • Procession • National Anthems • Opening Prayers: - By His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos Chancellor, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago - Reverend Janette \i\Tilson • Welcoming Remarks by Bishop Dr. Claude Porter • Interlude by Reverend D;u-ius Brooks • Declaratio11 by ... Governor of the State of Illinois, Pat Quinn Mayor of the City of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel • Interlude by Reverend Darius Brooks • Reflections of Mandela and the Movement (Faith Based) - By Reverend Dr.Jeremiah \i\Tright - By Father Michael Pfleger - By Elder Albert Tyson, AME Church Representative - By Dr. Mohammed Kaiseruddin President, Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago - By Rabbi Capers Funnye Chicago Board of Rabbis and Spiritual Leader Congregatiou Beth Shalom ANK (Labor) - Dr. Harold Rogers (Coalition of Black Tracie Unions) (Business) - Mr. Chris Gardner - Interlude By Reverend Daiius Brooks • Reflections of Mandela and the Movement Continued (Academics) - Dr. Carol Adains (Elected Ofiicials) - Congressman Danny Davis (Anti Apartheid Organff,a.tion) - Attorney Stai1 Willis - Kathy Devine • Final Remarks by Consul General Vuyiswa Tulelo, representative of t11e South Aliican Government • Closing Prayer by Reverend Paul Rutgers 10e~tod4d ... Mandela Day Committee: • Consul General Vuyiswa Tulelo • Bishop Dr Claude Porter • Reverend Paul Rutgers • Bishop Dr. Reginald]. Saffo • BishopJosephJones • Bishop Jam cs Springfield • Pastor Tyrone Crider • Rev Dr J anettc \i\Tilson • Pastor Robin Hood • Sister Claudelle Muhammad • Joseph P Harris, F.sq • Rev John Harrel • Mr Martin Bonsu • Ms Barbara Abr Interfaith If 1 1'(11"