Thursday, December 5, 2013

Breaking News: Nelson Mandela Dies At 95

Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa has died at the age of 95. Mandela became South Africa’s first black president in 1994 after spending 27 years in prison for his fight against racist apartheid rule and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his hard work. Mandela had several health issues in recent years which caused him to be hospitalized repeatedly for a chronic lung infection. He has inspired the lives of so many people throughout his life and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace.

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