Dr. Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role as chief United Nations mediator in the 1949 armistice negotiations that ended the Arab-Israeli war in Palestine. He became the first African American—and the first person of African descent globally—to receive the prestigious honor. His diplomatic skill and dedication to peace earned international acclaim and paved the way for future generations of Black leaders in global affairs.
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