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When I think of a leader, some prominent name come about: Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar Chavez, Nelson Mandela, and Malala Yousafzai. These leaders have impeccable integrity and arduous competence, also, they’re tirelessly passionate and inspiringly visionary. My personal definition of leadership is: the ability to empower others to unify through the credibility of a person. The credibility of a leader is the vital reason for their followers; it is based on their integrity, competence, passion,…

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…

Nelson Mandela was the first ever south african activist, he was aswell a former president from 1918 till 2013 he was one of the men who brought an end to apartheid as well a global supporter for human rights his decisions for fighting for what he believed was right landed him in prison for nearly three decades. He suddenly became an idol and was made the face to the anti apartheid movement within his country and internationally. He was released in 1990. He became the first black president in…

Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the discriminative government. After he left prison, he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa. Nelson Mandela is well known for his long fight against the terrible government and racial prejudice. He became a role model to people all over the world. As South Africa's President, he was respected for his courage and wisdom in bringing people…

Nelson Mandela, the father of our free nation, was one of the most prominent and influential figures in the struggle to end the Apartheid regime which had plagued South Africa for many years with little hope of ever subsiding. Despite his passing, he remains a key figure to the eventual success in South Africa’s long struggle for freedom, and continues to live on in the memory of the nation he served to accomplish its democracy. Rolihlahla Madiba Dalibhunga Mandela, known globally as Nelson…

In the village of Mvezo, Transkei, on July 18, 1918, a new child was born in the small village of Mvezo. The new-born child, soon to go on a difficult journey, will come out as an idol; a hero who fought hard for his people and achieved his lifelong dream of having “a democratic and free society, in which all persons live together in harmony, and with equal opportunities.” This child was known worldwide as Nelson Mandela, and would soon be known as one of the world’s most famous heroes worldwide…

Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was the first black president of south africa. He spent 27 years in prison for trying to overthrow the apartheid government. When he finished his time in prison he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in south africa. Nelson mandela was born in 1918 and he was in prison from 1962 from 1990. He became president of south africa in 1994, and retired in 1999. He passed away on the 5th of december 2013 due to lung illness. He was famous for…

In the village of Onalua in the Kasai Province of the Belgian Congo, on July 2nd in 1925, Patrice Emery Lumumba was born. In his youth, Lumumba attended both Protestant and Catholic mission schools. Patrice was an intelligent student and and loved learning and literature. Despite setbacks like living in a house with no electricity, Lumumba expanded his learning. His teachers loaned him their own books because the schools were ill equipped and lacked supplies, and encouraged him to learn more…