[Magdalen] Obama lecture

[sally.davies at gmail.com]

Definitely did not disappoint...as one commentator said, that was
"Professor Obama". Took us on an insightful, moving and ultimately
inspiring journey through the past 100 years, showing how "universal
values" hold their own and ultimately that young people will "raise the
banners" of freedom.

In some senses, "this too will pass" but also grounding that hope in a firm
objective reading of history. South Africa really needs to hear this
message now..a really wonderful tribute to Madiba and contribution to his
legacy.

Obama's Foundation is already getting to work with young people here - I
didn't know that and it's really encouraging!

Sally D


On Tue, 17 Jul 2018 at 3:41 PM <sally.davies at gmail.com> wrote:

> ...and he is on! Tears on my face already. Just because he took such care
> to pronounce everyone's name correctly. And because I miss this man SO
> much. I hope Madiba is smiling somewhere
>
> Sally D
>
> On Tue, 17 Jul 2018 at 2:48 PM Eleanor Braun <eleanor.braun at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> NPR is also showing it.  I can't right now, but hope to watch it later.
>>
>> Eleanor
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 8:10 AM, <sally.davies at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Youtube.com/SABCNews, if anyone is awake and wants to follow. Just
>> starting
>> > now with Soweto Gospel Choir singing the. National Anthem, Nkosi
>> Sikelel'e
>> > iAfrika
>> >
>> > Sally D
>> >
>> > On Tue, 17 Jul 2018 at 12:28 PM <sally.davies at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > While the world continues to reel in shock at the events of Helsinki,
>> > > South Africans are excited about a much anticipated event...the Nelson
>> > > Mandela Memorial Lecture, delivered by a certain Barack H. Obama!
>> > >
>> > > Being Mandela's Centenary this year, it's a huge event, taking place
>> at a
>> > > stadium in Johannesburg with an audience of 14 000 from around the
>> world
>> > > plus TV audiences.
>> > >
>> > > Whatever he's going to share with us, "it's going to be lit" as social
>> > > media likes to say. And is the first major address to be given by
>> Obama
>> > > since he kicked off the shackles of campaigning and of high office.
>> > >
>> > > Should be starting within the hour...can't wait!
>> > >
>> > > Sally D
>> > >
>> >
>>
>