Title

Dennis Brutus protests the Olympics (SANROC), 1971, London

Location (Country)

England

Location (City)

England, London

Date

28 February 1971

28 February 1971

Event Type

Political

Description

A non-white sports committee was formed to work alongside the white South African Olympic and National Games Association towards South Africa's fight for re-entry to the Olympics. Dennis Brutus spoke out against this move, suggesting that it was a "blow" to black South Africans who want multi-racial sports.

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People Referenced

Brutus, Dennis Vincent

Related Critical Commentaries

Dennis Brutus; Race, Sports, and Poetry

Identifier

apdp.event.000094