Nelson Mandela Will Speak of Hope During His First Visit to Minnesota.Business Editors SAINT PAUL Saint Paul, city (1990 pop. 272,235), state capital and seat of Ramsey co., E Minn., on bluffs along the Mississippi River, contiguous with Minneapolis, forming the Twin Cities metropolitan area; inc. 1854. , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2000 Nelson Mandela Noun 1. Nelson Mandela - South African statesman who was released from prison to become the nation's first democratically elected president in 1994 (born in 1918) Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela will make his first visit to Minnesota on Monday, Nov. 20, to spread his message of hope and to raise support for the Robben Island Museum, which incorporates the notorious prison that was Mr. Mandela's home during most of his 27 years behind bars. After his 1990 release from prison, Mr. Mandela led the African National Congress African National Congress (ANC), the oldest black (now multiracial) political organization in South Africa; founded in 1912. Prominent in its opposition to apartheid, the organization began as a nonviolent civil-rights group. during South Africa's political transition and was elected South Africa's President during the country's first all-race election in 1994. It was his ability to inspire hope and reconciliation that allowed Mr. Mandela to peacefully lead the country from a racist regime to a multiracial mul·ti·ra·cial adj. 1. Made up of, involving, or acting on behalf of various races: a multiracial society. 2. Having ancestors of several or various races. democracy. On Monday, Nov. 20, Mr. Mandela will be the keynote speaker at the Freedom Fund banquet, the NAACP NAACP in full National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Oldest and largest U.S. civil rights organization. It was founded in 1909 to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans; W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Minneapolis Chapter's annual fundraiser. The event will be held at the Minneapolis Hilton and Towers in Minneapolis, starting at 7 p.m. The NAACP and Minnesota Meeting will broadcast the entire event over the Internet. The free webcast, with live audio and video, will make Mr. Mandela's speech accessible to a worldwide audience. During the event, the chapter will present Lifetime Achievement awards to Mr. Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Noun 1. Desmond Tutu - South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931) Tutu , and Douglas Leatherdale, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery Companies and honorary chair of the 2000 Freedom Fund. Archbishop Tutu was originally scheduled to be the keynote speaker, but had to cancel due to health concerns. Naomi Tutu, Archbishop Tutu's daughter, will accept the award on her father's behalf. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Mr. Mandela will meet privately in Minneapolis with representatives from eight Minnesota-based companies, including The St. Paul. At that time, the companies will present Mr. Mandela with a contribution to help fund a permanent monument and museum outside of Robben Island. Ahmed Kathrada, who was a political prisoner with Mr. Mandela on Robben Island and now serves as a board member of the Robben Island Museum, will also be present. The Minnesota gift reflects the state's political and economic support of South Africa. RESERVATIONS: Reservations for the Freedom Fund banquet cost $75 per person, $1,000 per table, and $2,500 per Golden Tier table. To make reservations and get information about the webcast, visit www.mnmeeting.com, or contact Melissa Johnson, Minnesota Meeting at info@mnmeeting.com or 612-617-1117. |
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