Former President Obama Delivers 2018 Mandela Lecture
He also talked about the current state of politics. This was President Obama’s first major speech since leaving office.
The theme of the 2018 lecture was “Renewing the Mandela Legacy and Promoting Active Citizenship in a Changing World.”
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, former President Barack Obama delivered the annual Mandela lecture in Johanne… read more
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, former President Barack Obama delivered the annual Mandela lecture in Johannesburg, South Africa. to a crowd of almost 15,000 people. President Obama talked in great detail about the life and legacy of South Africa’s first black president, affectionately known as “Madiba.”
He also talked about the current state of politics. This was President Obama’s first major speech since leaving office.
The theme of the 2018 lecture was “Renewing the Mandela Legacy and Promoting Active Citizenship in a Changing World.” close
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