Today, the world lost one of its better people. Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95. He had been in declining health for years and suffered from recurring long infections. His life inspired thousands upon thousands in his fight for racial equality in South Africa. He was anti-apartheid and in his fight for equality served 27 years in prison for leading a bombing campaign against the then apartheid government. In 1990, he was released and proceeded to negotiate for a multicultural government and election process. In 1994, he became the first black South African to be its president and sought to unite the black population and white population of South Africa. Mandela then dedicated his life to peace and combating poverty and HIV/AIDS. While he wasn't perfect by any means, his legacy will endure for many generations to come. There will never be another like him.
