Nelson Mandela, Beyonce, And Mahatma Gandhi - 1029 Words

Did you know that ninety-eight percent of Americans say that they have witnessed the unjust treatment towards others just because of their ethnicity, race, or gender? Nelson Mandela, Beyonce, and Mahatma Gandhi had one mission. Their mission was to support others during their struggle to have equality and earn the basic rights of freedom. Although these three individuals used different methods, they all fought for equal rights against racial discrimination by showing strong leadership skills and loving all people. Nelson Mandela was passionate about human rights because he witnessed the cruel treatment firsthand. In his book, â€Å"Long Walk To Freedom,† Mandela states, â€Å"When I walked out of prison, that was my mission, to liberate the†¦show more content†¦Many influencers follow and look up to Mandela and the way he maintained peace while achieving his goal of freedom from oppression. Beyonce is one of the most known feminists of our generation. She speaks out when others are reluctant to. In an interview with ELLE Magazine, Beyonce says, â€Å"If you are a man who believes your daughter should have the same opportunities and rights as your son, then youre a feminist... Ask anyone, man or woman, Do you want your daughter to have 75 cents when she deserves $1? What do you think the answer would be?† In her career, Beyonce has been underestimated and judged because of her race and gender. She hopes to speak out for those in similar situations and love them for who they are. Beyonce explains, â€Å"Working to make the hate and inequalities go away is being a feminist, but more importantly, it makes me a humanist. I dont like or embrace any label. I dont want calling myself a feminist to make it feel like thats my one priority, over racism or sexism or anything else. Im just exhausted by labels and tired of being boxed in† (ELLE Magazine). Overall, Beyonce believes in equal human rights. She juggles hate by remaining blithe and influencing people around the world. In an Instagram post, Beyonce states, â€Å"Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.† With all of the hate in this world, it is important to