Keyword: Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

In 1960, former teacher, Desmond Tutu was ordained as a priest in the Anglican Church. He also strongly believed that whites and non-whites should learn side-by-side in a system of common education. He used his position in the Church to push for equal rights for all South Africans.

In 1984, Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and gained international recognition for his strong support of racial integration. Two years later, Tutu was elected Archbishop of Cape Town - a position that made him the head of the Anglican Church in South Africa. In 1994, President Mandela made Tutu the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a court-like body that responsible for addressing the injustices of apartheid.

He is the founder of the Desmond Tutu Peace Center, which works to promote peace throughout the world.