On this day in 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison in South Africa. Discover his early life and see what prompted him to join the African National Congress to fight apartheid. Learn about his 27 years of imprisonment and his work - and legacy - as the first black president of South Africa. | Biography

🕊️ NELSON MANDELA DIDN’T STUTTER Nelson Mandela didn’t just fight for Black South Africans—he fought for freedom everywhere. 🇿🇦 After enduring 27 years in prison, Mandela emerged not bitter—but bolder, calling out all forms of apartheid. And yes, that included Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. 📢 “We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.” — Nelson Mandela He stood shoulder to shoulder with Yasser Arafat, embraced by Muammar Gaddafi, and aligne