“Unmasking History’s Darkest Figures: 14 Bigots Who Shaped the World in Unexpected Ways”
8. George Wallace
In the 1960s, Alabama Governor George Wallace became the face of segregation in the American South. His infamous declaration, “Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever,” cemented his place in history as one of the most outspoken defenders of racial discrimination.
Although Wallace later softened his stance, the damage was done. His actions made him a central figure in the fight to maintain segregation during the Civil Rights Movement, prolonging the struggle for racial equality in the U.S.
9. Idi Amin
As dictator of Uganda, Idi Amin ruled with an iron fist, using bigotry and violence to suppress ethnic and political opposition. His regime was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Ugandans, particularly among minority groups like the Acholi and Lango.
Amin also expelled Uganda’s Asian population, leading to an economic collapse. His brutal, xenophobic policies made him one of Africa’s most infamous leaders.
10. Robert Mugabe
Initially seen as a liberation hero, Robert Mugabe’s long rule over Zimbabwe turned into an oppressive regime marked by racial and political intolerance. His government’s seizure of white-owned farms, while rooted in a desire to correct colonial injustices, devolved into violent land grabs that left the economy in ruins.
