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Remembering Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela June 1990

“Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” – Nelson Mandela

I took the above picture at The Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, back in June 23, 1990.  Only now am I realizing the importance of being there.  As a teen in the 80’s, the two songs below made me aware of who Nelson Mandela was, what he represented, and the protest against apartheid.

R.I.P Nelson Mandela:  Revolutionary, politician, philanthropist and activist.