Nelson Mandela Gives Speech After Release From Prison on Feb. 11, 1990 | NowThis

Nelson Mandela was released from prison 30 years ago today - listen to his powerful message upon returning home in which he calls for the end of South African apartheid.
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In US news and current events today, we remember Nelson Mandela on the 30th anniversary of his release from prison, on February 11, 1990.
Mandela opened up with: "Amandla! Amandla! i-Afrika, mayibuye! [Power! Power! Africa it is ours!] My friends, comrades and fellow South Africans, I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people..." and went on to say, "On this day of my release, I extend my sincere and warmest gratitude to the millions of my compatriots and those in every corner of the globe who have campaigned tirelessly for my release."
Here are some more excerpts from his speech:
"The need to unite the people of our country is as important a task now as it always has been. No individual leader is able to take all these enormous tasks on his own. It is our task as leaders to place our views before our organization and to allow the democratic structures to decide on the way forward."
"Negotiations on the dismantling of apartheid will have to address the overwhelming demand of our people for a democratic nonracial and unitary South Africa. There must be an end to white monopoly on political power."
"We call on our white compatriots to join us in the shaping of a new South Africa. The freedom movement is the political home for you, too. We call on the international community to continue the campaign to isolate the apartheid regime."
"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities."
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[@giancarloc1985]

This man lost 27 years of his life in prison. But he never stopped fighting for his country and standing with his people against oppression. A true hero, a larger than life persona. He's the kind of leader that would enter a room and everyone would immediately recognize his presence. Few in this world could ever command such respect.

[@brianearner5092]

He will always be the most genuine person I ever heard

[@zoyaadil3987]

He fought especially hard for students education, even though he didn't have to go through it. Since he was brought to an English school, but the fact that he still fights for it is what makes him a good leader.

[@thaivang8726]

A remarkable figure to remember for generations.

[@rahulrathod2445]

Things have just changed for the worst. We need his leadership and his foresight to help uplift this great nation again.

[@youtupe80]

what a legend,no one will be like you baba we miss you dearly.

[@MITCHBOYD-qg5et]

I can't believe that Nelson Mandela was in jail before I was even born. I was born in 1964 and was amazed that they let such a great, gentle man out of jail but I think the guilt some people felt eventually got to everyone (and so it should!!!) He will always be known as a great man throughout all of history. I feel so humble to have lived in his time. Thank you.

[@annettecrossley2154]

Nelson Mandela's (Madiba) will always be loved❤ and remembered ♥️ They locked him up and sent him to prison as a young man, when he was released from prison 😢 he was an old man. All he wanted was freedom for his people and to be treated fairly. 😢😮 What a sad government 😔

[@sancho6952]

We need you Nelson, gone are you. Yet America needs you so much more then ever, may you never ben a American yet your spoken words are true what we deeply need at this time with is all this madness.

[@eyeam2bme]

WE RISE!!! None of this willl be in vain. A man of wisdom, TRuth and LOVE!!

[@zitaabdullah9665]

Rip 🙏 we proud 👏 with you daddy Nelson Mandela 😢your good love soul in our heart .... ❤️.. .love from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@sxyngel]

What a legend. i hope Yah instills this same fire into the hearts of next generation of leaders in south africa and across africa as a continent

[@franciswaswa9787]

I never miss to listen to your voice twice a week

[@andreiacandido]

Como é possível a humanidade fazer isto a ela própria? Como podem olhar para os outros e sentirem-se superiores? Que se lixe a cor da pele! Somos todos humanos!! ✊🏼✊🏿✊🏽✊✊🏻✊🏽 Que NUNCA se voltem a repetir atrocidades destas no mundo!

[@johnkim5125]

South Africa didn't deserve this man, but he was that the country needed.

[@JohannFritz78]

30 years later, the ANC has failed.

[@tommydingo1h547]

amen his speech will change the world and the future is there for us all for our families

[@respectnxumalo6028]

What a beautiful and inspiring speach.

[@slowwifi134]

Nelson Mandela will forever be an inspiration to SA🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@archibaldmutua2127]

A man of great wisdom and an icon