How to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Day
Every year on July 18th, we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. Mandela is one of the world’s most famous peacemakers. He spent 67 years as a freedom fighter, as well as becoming the first black president of South Africa. He was a legendary man who broke down 50 years of segregation through apartheid. We honor his legacy everyday, however I want to encourage fighting for human rights in your own communities every day, but especially on this special day.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela
How to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Day
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.
~ Mark Twain
Mandela Day is a reminder that the fight against hatred and oppression. However, taking action is not just for those who are famous. Each of us has a responsibility to fight for equality and democracy.
It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.
– Nelson Mandela
I have many suggestions for how to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day in your home community that will honor his legacy! So hop on over to Multicultural Kid Blogs to see my guest post!
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