Freedom Day: Celebrating the Past and Calming the Present
 |
At this time of year the air should be full with the fresh,
careless, breath of spring, but instead, crowning blue skies are teeming with
the buzz of policy, politics and parliament. In the midst of confusion and
crackling airwaves a pure note of celebration has broken through in the form of
Freedom day, ringing remembrance of the hard fought battle for political
equality.
It’s easy to forget, in the whirlwind of jargon and
catchphrases and UKIP and hung-parliaments and tactical voting and promises and
constituencies and house prices and tax, that the option of political apathy is
a privilege to be cherished, it means, at the very least, we are not having to fight for the right to
vote.
Freedom day casts our thoughts back twenty one years to 1994
when, on this day, the first post-apartheid elections were held. In recent
light of the xenophobic attacks staining the cities of Johannesburg and
Durban, this year Freedom Day does not just represent the progress of the past,
but seeks to solidify the unity of the present.
Surprisingly, it has been the clucking restaurant chain Nando’s to have most widely spread to message of empathy, and the very least tolerance, throughout the country, through an advertising campaign gone viral:
Surprisingly, it has been the clucking restaurant chain Nando’s to have most widely spread to message of empathy, and the very least tolerance, throughout the country, through an advertising campaign gone viral:
There has been an eruption of celebration throughout social
media, as South Africa, with the world in toe, shows an optimistic picture of
peace and progression, in a culture flourishing in its natural beauty.
 |
www.dw.de |
If Freedom Day is to kiss any meaning upon us Brits it’s this;
our votes may be lost on a broken electoral system, but we can rejoice in the
actualisation of our birth right, the freedom to vote; a true acknowledgement
of equality.
Ever wondered what would happen if you gave a half-crazed, semi-concussed, unstoppable maverick a platform to write about social media? Follow him @LeoAtSMF
Contact us on Twitter, on Facebook, or leave your comments below. To find out about social media training or management why not take a look at our website for more info http://socialmediacambridge.co.uk/.
Freedom Day: Celebrating the Past and Calming the Present
Reviewed by Unknown
on
Monday, April 27, 2015
Rating:
Reviewed by Unknown
on
Monday, April 27, 2015
Rating:
Unknown
Keeping you up to date on social media, digital marketing, apps, news & reviews. Social media, and digital marketing as a whole, are rapidly and constantly changing, adapting to new developments at an ever increasing rate. Just keeping up to date can be a nightmare. Our team of writers know their field, and keep an ear to the ground. We aim to keep you informed of all recent developments in the online world, and teach you a little something along the way. So whether you just want to stay connected, or gain some knowledge for yourself, the Social Songbird will keep on singing! More articles are posted every day so keep checking back! Join the discussion on Twitter - #SocialSongbird Or contact us directly - @SocialSongbird_
Entrepreneur, international speaker on Social Media Marketing. First one in the UK to write and speak in conferences about Twitter as a marketing tool. Consultant to Corporate Companies, Government Organizations, Marketing Managers and Business Owners.
Aspiring novelist with a passion for fantasy and crime thrillers. He hopes to one day drop that 'aspiring' prefix. He started as a writer and soon after he was made Executive Editor and Manager of the team at Social Songbird. A position he held for 5 years.
Adrienne is a passionate writer with experience in editing, content creation, and social media marketing. She’s a lover of animals, helping others improve their writing, and 2000s pop culture.
Musician, audio technician, professional tutor and a Cambridge university English student. Interested in writing, politics and obsessed with reading.
Recently graduated with a BA in English Literature from the University of Exeter, and he is about to study an MA in Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He is an aspiring journalist and novelist; in his free time he enjoys playing chess, listening to music and taking long walks through nature.
Lucy is an undergraduate BSc Politics and International Relations student at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Anna Coopey is a 4th year UG student in Classics at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She is a keen writer and researcher on a number of topics, varying from Modern Greek literature to revolutionary theory.
Ellie is a recent BA English Literature graduate and aspiring publisher with a passion for writing. Her favourite pastimes include reading and shopping.