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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             July 16, 2013
Contact: Ayofemi Kirby
Ayofemi.Kirby@mail.house.gov
                 (202) 226-9776

Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Leaders to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Nelson Mandela on International Mandela Day

On Thursday, July 18 the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Congressional leaders will celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the global leader’s 95^th birthday. The day also marks the international celebration of Mandela Day, where in honor of Mr. Mandela’s 67 years of fighting for the rights of all people, individuals are asked to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to service in their local communities or to a charity.  The ceremony will be held in Emancipation Hall at the United States Capitol Visitor Center.

Who: Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge
House Speaker John Boehner
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn
Congressman Charles Rangel
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton
Congresswoman Maxine Waters
Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, South African Ambassador to the United States
Notable Speakers & Invited Guests

When: Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET

Where: Emancipation Hall, United States Capitol Visitor Center

Coverage Details: All TV crews with equipment can access Emancipation Hall at 7:30 a.m. ET on July 18 for set up on the press riser.  All TV crews must have equipment in place no later than 8:00 a.m. ET for a security sweep.  All media must be credentialed through the appropriate media gallery.

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