Martin Luther King


1929      was born
1955     led to a far greater role in fighting racial injustice
1963     the largest rally
1963    was named Man of the year
1964    received the Nobel Peace Prize
1968    supporting striking sanitation workers
1968    was shot dead

Turning Points:

- Whilst at university Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society.The majority of Black South Africans had little opportunities either Economic or Political.  


- By the late 50s the S.A.state had become increasingly repressive making it more difficult for the ANC to operate.Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground

- However in 1960 the Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s changed the whole political climate.

- South Africa was increasingly isolated on the international scene and the government banned the ANC. This led Mandela to advocate armed struggle through the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK).


- However by 1962 Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison. Life at the prison was tough and uncompromising.


- eventually led to Mandela’s release in 1990.

-  lost his eldest son to this disease and Mandela has worked hard to campaign on this issue.)


Achievements:



- finish his degree and qualified as a Lawyer.

-  opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa.

- In Treason Trial Mandela and several other  conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious.

- the first democratically elected State President of South Africa on and was President until June 1999. 


-  received many prestigious awards.


- was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize