Nelson Mandela and apartheid

Apartheid was a type of government in africa in which the white settlers were dominant and had more rights that that of any other race.

Mandela was considered a hero in africa because he is what we consider today, a civil rights leader for those neglected in the African community. He was most noted for his use of non violence in order to obtain rights for African American. For his leadership, Mandela was placed in jail for 27 years. But this did not even make him angry one bit. After his realese from prison, Mandela still strived to be a great leader. Because of his actions, Mandela helped free control from apartheid, and Africans have more rights than ever.

Mandela is honored by most people for his heroics in freeing African Americans for the dreadful act of apartheid. He is admired for never giving up on his goal of freeing african americans. His is a story that anyone, can and should relate to. Mandela was a great leader and is a great example for todays society.