Historical Events tagged with "global activism"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
South Africa Excluded from Olympic Participation
In August 1964, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially banned South Africa from participating in the Olympic Games due to its apartheid policies, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination. This decision was a response to increasing international pressure and growing awareness of the injustices faced by non-white South Africans. The IOC's stance marked a significant moment in the intersection of sports and politics, highlighting the global condemnation of apartheid. The ban was also a reflection of the broader anti-apartheid movement gaining momentum worldwide during this period.
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