ALBERT LUTHULI

WHO WAS HE?

• Born in 1898 near Zimbabwe
• He was the president-general of African National Congress.
• He was involved in politics, defending the African cane growers.
• Became chief of the Groutville reserve
• Died July 21, 1967

Why is he important to understand?

• He was very influential in resistance to disccrrimination
• Important to the history of South Africa's independence.
• Similar to Martin Luther King Jr.

WHAT WAS HIS IMPACT ON HISTORY?

• He was leader of South Africans in non-violent protest.
• Was kicked out of office as the president general of ANC in 1957
• Gave Africans more rights/ Fought for South African natives
• Left a reminder to South Africa to not repeat history.