The First African to Win A Noble Prize

Albert John Lutuli, also known as Chief Albert Lutuli, was born April 1898 in South Africa. He was a prominent anti-apartheid activist, traditional leader and politician who served as head of the African National Congress (ANC), a political organization that fought against racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.

Lutuli entered the political scene in the 1930s, advocating for the rights of black South Africans and leading nonviolent protests against the apartheid regime. In 1944, he joined the ANC and was elected provincial president of the Natal branch in 1951. He believed in peaceful resistance as a means to achieve equality and justice for all citizens, regardless of their race.

In 1961, he was awarded the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize for his unwavering commitment to nonviolent resistance and his efforts to bring about racial harmony in South Africa. Despite facing persecution and restrictions by the apartheid government, Lutuli remained steadfast in his pursuit of equality and human rights. He continued his activism until his death on July 21, 1967, when he was accidentally struck by a train.

Albert John Lutuli’s legacy lives on as an inspiration to those who seek justice and equality, and he is remembered as one of the key figures in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.

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