A Great Leader Has Departed
Posted on December 5th, 2013 / Everything Else
Just a few moments ago today, December fifth, two thousand thirteen, the current president of South Africa announced to the world that the former president and benevolent leader, Nelson Mandela, died of a lung infection at his home in Johannesburg.
This man has made an incredible impact on the world. He was responsible for ending Apartheid and averting a major war in South Africa. He did this even when imprisoned for twenty-seven years as a political prisoner.
His presence calmed a whole nation. He was one of the first Black lawyers in South Africa and an influential leader and a co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. His philosophy of life and politics made a nation of people take a non-violent approach to delivering themselves from degrading and destructive effects of racism and prejudice that manifested itself through the subjugation of the people’s of South Africa. Apartheid had infected not just South Africa but the entire world and had become a black mark on humanity.
“Mandiba” means father. Nelson Mandela was affectionately known as Mandiba. Father to a whole nation.
We can be proud that someone such as Nelson Mandela chose to honor us and spearhead the ending of Apartheid and averting war. His great spirit will not be forgotten. He was a friend to mankind.
We here at Step And Repeat LA wish to send our prayers to his family and to all of his friends the world over.
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