Published by
The Black Scholar, American, founded 1969
Subject of
Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
Date
1994
Medium
ink on printing paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 x 7 in. (25.4 x 17.8 cm)
Description
A special edition of The Black Scholar journal titled [THE NEW SOUTH AFRICA] focused on the theme of South Africa after the election of Nelson Mandela as president in the first fully representative democratic election. The cover is printed in black ink against a white background and features a black-and-white photograph of a campaign poster for Nelson Mandela. The poster has a large close-up picture of Mandela's face within a printed border. Text above reads [MANDELA FOR / PRESIDENT] and text below reads [THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE]. The issue begins with an introduction to the issue by guest editor Frances M. Beal. The interior contents include multiple articles on the elections and their results, race relations, post-apartheid development in South Africa. There are 88 pages total and black-and-white images throughout. The back cover features a subscription card.
Place depicted
South Africa, Africa
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Books and Published Materials
Movement
Anti-apartheid movements
Type
pamphlets
Topic
Africa
Decolonization
International affairs
Mass media
Politics
Race relations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
Object number
2010.55.134
Restrictions & Rights
© The Black World Foundation
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd523296f78-f8bc-4caf-a963-db789dbbe56b

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