Systemic Racism

From raised fists at the 1968 Olympics to taking the knee: A history of racial justice protests in sport

England and Italy football players take the knee. Image: REUTERS/John Sibley

Kate Whiting
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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John Carlos, participant of the 1968 Olympics, stands in front of a mural made by students on the campus, at Palm Springs High School, where he is a teacher and counsellor in Palm Springs, California
John Carlos, participant of the 1968 Olympics. Image: REUTERS/Alex Gallardo

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Racism in US sport has grown in recent years. Image: High Country News/ The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport

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