Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 11, 1990, after 27 years of detention for opposing apartheid in South Africa. His legacy of resilience and fight against injustice continues to inspire many worldwide.
“Part of the reasons I read the books I did (Biko and Mandela), was to prepare myself to get jailed” @mariaressa #30YearsOfDemocracy https://t.co/oTUq3lCk9R
In 1990, Nelson Mandela was released after spending 27 years in prison, and at least six of those years in solitary confinement. We will continue to honor his legacy by fighting for justice, equity, and an end to the torturous practice of solitary confinement.
Today marks the day that Nelson Mandela was released from prison. He was a relentless advocate for democracy, and his moral compass still shines brightly to this day. Let us never forget the sacrifices he made for a more democratic South Africa.
After his continuous struggle against South Africa's apartheid, a policy of racial segregation, Nelson Mandela was unfairly imprisoned for 27 years. Nevertheless, his optimism, perseverance and resilience led to his release from captivity on February 11, 1990, marking a… https://t.co/r8UTd6kVQp
#OTD Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years in prison. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we remember his tireless work to secure a democratic state for his nation of South Africa against an entrenched system of racism and discrimination. https://t.co/D2fH7tafjR
On this day in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years for opposing apartheid in South Africa. Mandela is an example to us all of leadership and strength in the ongoing fight against injustice. @NelsonMandela https://t.co/eJEWObkzxx
34 years ago, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, declaring: “I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all." Today, we honor his legacy of heroic resilience in the face of apartheid. We will continue to fight against injustice wherever it may be. https://t.co/y8t639te4y
34 years ago, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, signaling an end to apartheid and hope for true equality in South Africa. Today, we honor his relentless commitment to justice by keeping his legacy alive and fighting for what is right. https://t.co/SFkDTI8lzg
On this day in 1990 Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years of detention under the apartheid regime. https://t.co/Rr7EGlg773
This Day in History: Nelson Mandela freed from prison | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/uVafEXStWB