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Hunger Pangs: When There's No Alternative

Nelson Mandela's legacy :: his influence

Nelson Mandela ___ a promising figure  I am ready to die Nelson Mandela: The Iconic Leader of Freedom and Equality Nelson Mandela, a remarkable leader in the fight for African liberation, delivered a momentous speech on April 20, 1964, during the Rivonia trial. The speech, titled "I am ready to die for this ideal work," culminated with the powerful declaration, "This is an ideal for which I am willing to die." This address stands as one of the greatest speeches of the 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on South Africa's history and the struggle for democracy. Born on July 18, 1918, in the African village of Mvezo, Mandela witnessed the deep-rooted oppression of black people in his country. From early on, he questioned the unjust segregation and discrimination faced by blacks, even in simple aspects like accessing markets, schools, hotels, and parks. Mandela's education, obtained at the Clare Barry Missionary School for Black children, was m