nelson mandela is my hero.

simply stated, nelson mandela, the 1st black president of south africa, this ninety-one year old man, is my hero.


he's gone through so much in his, what we think is long, life. 


he was put in jail for twenty seven years, on robben island; from year 1963 untill year 1990.
the reason? defending what he believes in. now you might say something like, "well that depends what he believes in.." but, he believes in equality, simple equality for african american people. he eventually lifted all apartheid laws. 

he has six children, twenty grand children, and many many many great-grandchildren.. [imagine that, being able to see all of your great grandchildren... ]

all of this heroism, patience, and strength, i admire greatly. you have no idea. if i could chose to turn out like anyone else in this world, it would be nelson mandela.

madlove for the mandela man :)