Title

Dennis Brutus protests the Olympics (SANROC), 1977, London

Location (Country)

England

Location (City)

England, London

Date

11 June 1977

Event Type

Political

Description

Dennis Brutus, on behalf of SANROC, flew into London in June of 1977 in order to protest Wimbledon, as he similarly organized the walkout at the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Brutus flew into London with a threat that the Centre Court could be sabotaged if white South Africans are allowed to play.

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People Referenced

Brutus, Dennis Vincent

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Identifier

apdp.event.000091