Until we studied the Apartheid in social studies a couple of years ago, I had only heard of him during an episode of America’s Next Top Model. When I found out all that he had done, I was astounded. Why is it that America focuses so little on important figures in countries other than our own?

This man is an idol for me. Before it’s too late, I would like nothing more than to shake this man’s hand, and I could die happy if I ever had a chance to have a conversation with him.