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Nbada Mandela carries his grandfather’s mantle.
Through his Africa Rising foundation and the Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship, the progeny of the world-famous civil rights icon has made it his mission to “empower the youth to become the leaders of tomorrow.”
In South Africa, there are “9 million people graduating every year, but not 9 million jobs for them,” Mandela told the Times Union Wednesday. “To give African kids an opportunity to travel, represent their company and see how things are done outside their country … When they’re given the opportunity to engage on a global level, they understand that they do have potential to decide their future – that it’s not just lip service.”
On Thursday, Mandela will speak to students and faculty as part of a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute speaker series.
The series theme, ‘The Unity Underlying Diversity’ invites us to explore how the contributions of diverse scientists, engineers, artists, and thinkers can solve complex problems,” said Cameron McLean, director of student activities in the Rensselaer Union.
Mandela said he sees it as a duty and honor to uphold his grandfather’s vision. “Our grandfather dedicated his life to freeing the people of his country, and to making sure that black people have equal opportunities in the economy and world,” he said. “We are continuing the same mantle for a new generation.”
For more information, visit the event page here.
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