Kweisi Mfume tweeted the following:
"#PresidentMandela wrote me from his prison cell once as I led anti-apartheid efforts in the #BaltimoreCityCouncil. Years later, he was my guest in America when I chaired @TheBlackCaucus. I was also his guest in South Africa for his inauguration as president."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Kweisi Mfume:
"His inspiration is timeless and boundless. May he continue to rest in peace. #FreeMandela"Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"On this day in 1990, #NelsonMandela, the leader of the movement to end apartheid in South Africa, was released from prison after 27 years of harsh political imprisonment."Read on Twitter
"Its money I fought for in tandem with @SenatorCardinand @ChrisVanHollen as federal partners on the project. Congratulations to @EbdiSocialfor leading the effort and thank you to the students of @hhps_eaglesfor being such gracious hosts. @AroundEagerPark#EagerPark"Read on Twitter