Gateway Biographies
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This biography profiles the life of South African president Nelson Mandela, discussing his work as a human rights advocate.
After spending more than thirty years in jail for protesting South African apartheid laws, Nelson Mandela became the first African president of South Africa. His funeral in 2013 drew notable people from around the world. Bibliography, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading, Index, Sidebars, Source Notes, Timeline, Table of Contents.
This biography profiles the life of South African president Nelson Mandela, discussing his work as a human rights advocate.
This biography profiles the life of South African president Nelson Mandela, discussing his work as a human rights advocate.
John Lewis is one of the most courageous leaders of the civil rights movement. In 1986, Lewis won a seat in US Congress, which he continues to occupy. Follow Lewis's journey to Washington, DC, where he fights for equality.