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Who is Nelson Mandela, he is a guy that fought against racial discrimination in South Africa. He did almost everything in his power to make sure that at some point everyone was equal at some point. Read more to find out more about him and the great things he did. Why is Nelson Mandela a person who shows Moral Courage? Nelson Mandela is a great example of someone who showed moral courage. Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary. Apartheid is racial separation and discrimination…

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear,” - Nelson Mandela. This quote of courage once said by Nelson Mandela, is meant to speak to all in a message of wiseness. That message is you have to conquer that fear, to be a brave soul.In the book 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores~Galbis, you will follow Julian through his turbulent journey to fitting-in in the US. From flying into…

As a result of the apartheid, many people rebelled against the government. Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela were two such activists. Nelson Mandela was born to a royal family, but was the first in his family to receive a proper education (“Nelson Mandela” np). Soon after the passing of the apartheid laws, Mandela began to protest against the unfair treatment of black people (“Nelson Mandela” np). During a peaceful protest, the government opened fire on the protesters and killed sixty nine people…

Father, activist, lawyer, prisoner, and the face of equality for South America- Nelson Mandela was all of this and more. He spent his entire adult life striving for equal opportunity for every race, religion, and gender inhabiting his homeland. Mr. Mandela has many events in his life that are significant and a Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 to represent his achievements. In 1960 Mandela, a strong member of the African National Congress(ANC), was banned when he attempted to use military ideas in…

The great Nelson Mandela was a figure known around the globe for his work in South Africa as not only a politician, but also a major contributor to the anti-apartheid movement. Also, lets not forget Mandela was the very first President of South Africa. From an early age, Mandela was on the right path. While studying law at the University of Witwatersrand, he became involved in a large array of politics. However, his first involvement was with anti-colonial politics. Nelson became a known figure…

Mahatma Gandhi, Adolf Hitler, Nelson Mandela; do you know what mutually unites these men? While these individuals may not appear to have much in common, they all have one shared trait; they were driven by ambition. These people, and countless others throughout history, have been revered and hated because of their ambition for ideas that challenged popular beliefs. Two historically significant figures that are famous for their ambition are Martin Luther King Jr. and Julius Caesar. While these men…

After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of South Africa. Mandela’s success was of universal importance, and Mandela was known as a symbol of hope to all African Americans. He inspired South Africa to once again have pride in itself as a country. Nelson Mandela was a legendary leader. He renewed South Africa’s confidence in itself by refusing to become a victim, and by inspiring and uniting the citizens. Mandela advocated for universal values such as freedom of…

Why do people struggle for change? The answer may seem simple, but deep down it is more complex and different for everyone. Everyone has something in their life they would like to change, whether it be a personal, spiritual, or an economical reason. There is a fine line between the people who want to make a difference and the people that do make a difference. The saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Nelson Mandela definitely struggled for change through his actions. Nelson Mandela grew…

“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.”- Nelson Mandela. Nelson was a South African who lived from 1918-2013. He was a “winner” who was instrumental in ending apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid is a policy or system of segregation on grounds of race. Nelson Mandela possessed bravery, perseverance, and humility, which allowed him to be an influential leader in world history. One of Nelson Mandela’s many admirable traits that helped him to end apartheid was his bravery. He saw injustice in…

After receiving a law degree from the University of Witwatersrand, Mandela became involved in the political scene of South Africa with the ANC, or the African National Congress. The national party was made up of Afrikaners passed laws in which banned black people from holding positions within the government. The Afrikaners were the minority of upper class White South Africans. They mostly descended from British or Dutch ancestry. Mandela, along with ANC, started peaceful protests, dubbed the…