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Mandela in Boston (1990)

Published: June 22, 2021, 11:30 a.m.

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It\u2019s June 22nd. This day in 1990, South African leader Nelson Mandela visited Boston, Massachusetts, as part of a worldwide \u201cthank you\u201d tour after being released from prison.

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Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss the anti-apartheid movement in the United States, how it tapped into domestic civil rights battles, and why Massachusetts in particular help a special place for Mandela.

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