Former President's Mandela and Walesa to Receive the International Freedom Conductor Awards

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
By John Faherty

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

OHIO---Lech Walesa was a Cold War rock star. Religious and political expression were nonexistent and workers had no rights. Nelson Mandela had superhuman resolve in his fight again the racism and violence of apartheid and was central to the end of a hateful regime in South Africa. Both men belong on the Mount Rushmore of 20th century freedom fighters, and both men will be honored this summer by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Walesa will come from Poland to Cincinnati to receive the International Freedom Conductor Award. Mandela, who died in December, will be represented by his great-grandson, Luvuyo Mandela. The ceremony will take place Aug. 23. [link]