About this episode
This episode covers the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, highlighting his struggle against racial segregation and his impact on societal change.
This Winter: the original Season 1 collection - the episodes that started it all. Listen to the story of life and legacy of one of the most monumental figures in global history - Nelson Mandela. A beacon of human resilience, we cover the racial segregation rampant in South Africa during his birth in 1918, through the pivotal milestones of his life and struggle towards freedom and equality. Experience Mandela's journey, painted in stark contrasts of struggle and triumph, resilience and tragedy. In tracing the footsteps of Mandela and acknowledging the depths of his journey against adversity, we unveil the transformative power of an individual’s determination and resilience to usher societal change. Subscribe to our show for a regular dose of bedtime history. This episode is hosted by Sera Chance. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
People in this episode
Host: Sera Chance
Topics covered
- Nelson Mandela
- racial segregation
- freedom and equality
- human resilience
- societal change
- history
Keywords
- Nelson Mandela
- South Africa
- racial segregation
- freedom
- equality
- resilience
- history
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