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"Nelson Mandela" is an artwork by the Revolutionary prison artist Joedee depicting Nelson Mandela and a powerful symbol of African liberation. On the left, a muscular figure with broken shackles stands against a backdrop of the Pan-African flag, representing the strength and resilience of the African people. The right side features a detailed portrait of Nelson Mandela, symbolizing his role in breaking the chains of oppression. The imagery of shackles breaking and Mandela’s presence emphasizes themes of freedom, resistance, and the enduring fight against injustice. This work of art is being used as the Featured Image for the webpage, "Shop Black August 2024, the Outstanding Collection of Art, Clothes, and Gift Items," on the Black August 2024 website. Black August 2024 was created in recognition of the 45th anniversary of Black August, this website serves as an educational resource. Learn about the history of Black August, the freedom fighters who defined it, and their ongoing impact on the fight for justice. Explore art, literature, multimedia, and historical records to gain a deeper understanding. In 2022, Black August was declared as the Black History Month Alternative for Freedom Fighters. The website serves as a call to action to inspire visitors to continue the fight for justice and liberation in their personal lives and/or with community, in the Black August spirit of study, fast, train, fight.

Shop Black August 2024, the Outstanding Collection of Art, Clothes, and Gift Items

This 45th Anniversary of Black August make an everlasting statement with memorable gift items by some of Black August most...