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A Survey of African Poetry in the London Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, the Times Literary Supplement 1865-1985

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

Summary

Location: England, London
Date: 1977-06-11
Type: Political
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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