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Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican cleric who went on to become one of the world’s most foremost spiritual leaders, was born on October 7th, 1931, of mixed Xhosa and Motswana heritage in Klerksdorp, South Africa. While Tutu was growing up, South Africa was thoroughly segregated. Black Africans were denied the right to vote and had to live in specific areas, whereas white Africans could do as they pleased. Despite this, Desmond Tutu managed to have a happy childhood, as he loved to read and…

Nelson Mandela was a South African activist who was born in 1918, and was elected to be the first black president of South Africa in 1994 as stated in History. com. Nelson was a member in the South African government. Nelson was always devoted to peace and social justice until his death. Nelson has done many great things in his life; he always knew how to fix any problem and knew how to do it without violence. Nelson is a major inspiration to many and is still remembered today because of all he…

Carson Pitzer Mrs. White Biography 1-17-18 Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela believed in equality among races. He fought in peaceful protests and armed resistances against the government to end apartheid permanently. In his lifetime he was arrested twice and had three marriages. He was the first black president of South Africa and lived to be 95 years old. He was also considered and philanthropist and a major weapon against racism. He also served as the president of the African National Congress…

Nelson Mandela By: Daniel Fonseca Presented to: Sarah/Stephanie Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was the most famous African person ever. Rolihlahla Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo , Transkei, on 18 July 1918. His father was principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. In 1962, he was arrested, convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state, and sentenced to life imprisonment in…

Differences being just as apparent helps just as much to make that alteration of existence possible. To the men that hoped and struggled to make it possible to wittiness a change for a better world. The stories of two men; "I am Prepared to Die" by Nelson Mandela and "Letters from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr, which will be teachings for years to come. The purpose of nonviolence was imagined by both men, but different views and actions will be what sets them apart from one another.…

pose a challenge in ones quest. But overcoming the negativity that is pushed your way and being treated badly to the extent of becoming a criminal is some factors that will be faced, similar to the following activist such as: Nelson Mandela, Che Guevara, and Jimi Hendrix. Nelson Mandela, born in July 18, 1819, became an activist in his 20s. Mandela, joined the African National Congress in 1943. He formed a…

Have you ever wondered how to try to get rid of injustice in this world? Well, it’s almost impossible, but some people did try. Both Mandela and Gandhi attempted. Mandela changed from a prisoner to a president. Dramatic change right? Yes. Well, they strove to change the world for freedom rights. Some similarities that Mandela had in common with Gandhi was that they both tried to find peace, both learned the meaning of courage, and they both got scared at some point in their lives. That’s not all…

Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of England in 1940, dealing with war and suffrage throughout his nation, shared a compelling quote with his people. He stated, “If you’re going through hell, keep going” (Forbes) to reassure them of an eventual victory. Churchill might as well have been speaking directly to Louis Zamperini “the boy terror of Torrance”, a born track star turned war hero, that persevered through the worst of the worst. Laura Hillenbrand, author of Unbroken, shares Zamperini’s…

Nas performed a lengthy set on Saturday to a sea of screaming fans. The Hip Hop vet performed most of his Life Is Good album along with other classic hits. During his set, Nas took a moment to shout out his own daughter. "Today's my daughter's birthday," said Nas. "She's 19 today. That's crazy!" The short speech served as a segue to the track "Daughters." Nas' new billboard in classic back and white, is the largest billboard in Times Square and was revealed last week. Often called the poet…

When people hear the word redneck, what do they think of? Most would say people who drive pickup trucks, love barbeque, and enjoy the taste of cheap beer. The classic redneck prefers the mullet hair style and generally wears an old, dirty t-shirt, mud drenched pants, and a trucker hat. His truck, which is often more expensive than his trailer house, is old, beat up, lifted several inches high and has a gun rack visible in the rear window. That is just one of the many stereotypes that are…