2. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi is revered globally for pioneering non-violent resistance and leading India toward independence. Yet, his early years in South Africa reveal a more complex figure. Gandhi’s writings from this period express attitudes toward Black South Africans that have been widely criticized as racist. These views, documented and debated by historians, contrast sharply with his later philosophy of equality and justice. As explored by The Guardian, Gandhi’s legacy is a reminder that even icons of peace can have deeply problematic chapters in their past.
