Photo by Ejoy/Getty Images While reflecting about Nelson Mandela day, we decided to examine Apartheid and what it really was and how it came about in order to learn from our past so that we do not allow our governments and leaders to commit similar atrocities in the present. Table of Contents: What was Apartheid? Why and When did Apartheid Start? What to Watch for in Today's Politicians to Avoid Situations Like Apartheid Can You Imagine a Future Without Division Based on Race