Desmond Tutu

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Desmond Tutu

Born: 10/7/1931 Klerksdorp, South Africa

Leading figurehead in the South African anti apartheid movement. Desmond Tutu is a leading figure in speaking out for humanitarian and civil rights issues.

Awards / Achievements:

First black person to be Archbishop in the Anglican Church of South Africa.(1986)
Nobel Peace Prize (1984)

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(1984) Rev. Jesse Jackson, “The Rainbow Coalition”

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Burroughs, Jr., John Andrew (1936–2014)

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(1950) Ralph Bunche, “Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech"

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Myrick, Bismarck (1940- )

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