Part 1: The Birth of Apartheid (1944-1960)
From: Radio Diaries
Series: Mandela: An Audio History
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In the 1940s, Nelson Mandela was one of thousands of blacks who flocked to Johannesburg in search of work. A new political party came into power with a new idea: the separation of whites and blacks. Apartheid was born and along with it a half-century long struggle to achieve democracy in South Africa.
Introduction by Nelson Mandela. Hosted by Desmond Tutu.
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Our story was produced by Joe Richman of Radio Diaries.
Mandela: An Audio History is has just been released as a CD, hosted by Desmond Tutu with an introduction by Nelson Mandela.
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In the 1940s, Nelson Mandela was one of thousands of blacks who flocked to Johannesburg in search of work. A new political party came into power with a new idea: the separation of whites and blacks. Apartheid was born and along with it a half-century long struggle to achieve democracy in South Africa. Introduction by Nelson Mandela. Hosted by Desmond Tutu. See series information for more text, promos, website, etc. Credits/Back Announce: Our story was produced by Joe Richman of Radio Diaries. Mandela: An Audio History is has just been released as a CD, hosted by Desmond Tutu with an introduction by Nelson Mandela. To find the CD, search for "Mandela: An Audio History" on Amazon or visit: www.mandelahistory.org
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This five-part radio series aired on NPR's All Things Considered every day during the week of April 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of South Africa's first democratic election.
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MANDELA: An Audio History
THE BIRTH OF APARTHEID (1944-1960)
NPR HOST: Ten years ago this week, the world watched as millions of South Africans, most of them jubilant but many wary, cast their ballots in that nation's first multi-racial election. The outcome: Nelson Mandela became President of a new South Africa.
Mandela's journey from freedom fighter to president capped a dramatic half-century long struggle against white rule and the institution of apartheid.
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NPR HOST: Today, we begin a five part series by producers Joe Richman and Sue Johnson. The story of the struggle against apartheid told through rare sound recordings, the voice of Nelson Mandela himself as well as those who fought with him?and against him.
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(MUSIC)
NEWSREEL: The program that follows is about South Africa. 1935... 1940... 1945... A nation develops into the premiere indu...
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Jonathan Groubert
Posted on May 07, 2004 at 12:54 AM | Permalink
Review of Part 1: The Birth of Apartheid (1944-1960)
"One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter."
This is extraordinary, powerful radio. Presented without narration and interwoven with historical broadcasts, the main players in the struggle against apartheid unravel the story in their own words.
The only disadvantage of choosing to work without narration is these authoritative and moving voices remain anonymous to those not initimately familiar the details of recent South African history.
Regardless, this is a masterfully crafted piece of work.