I was deeply saddened by the passing of Nelson Mandela last week. I can’t say I was surprised, he was 95 after all, but it was extremely upsetting to know that such an inspiration is no longer with us.
I am of mixed race – my mother is white and Bangladeshi and my father is black. To think that if Apartheid and the segregation of black and white people were to still be prominent in today’s age, I may not even have been born. Nelson Mandela fought for freedom, and for that I am eternally grateful.
Like with all grief, I think that reminding myself of the good that Mandela has done for us has helped me to feel better about his passing. I am still sad for his death, but I’m extremely thankful for all that he did.
RIP Nelson Mandela!
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