Dennis Brutus

South African activist and writer (1924-2009) · South Africa · Writers · Died at 85

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Dennis Vincent Brutus was a South African activist, educator, journalist and poet best known for his campaign to have South Africa banned from the Olympic Games due to its racial policy of apartheid.

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Brutus during a press conference at Schiphol Airport, 1967

Awards

War Resisters League Peace Award2009

Langston Hughes Medal1987

Paul Robeson Award

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South Africa

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Paule MarshallBoth received Langston Hughes Medal Jayne CortezBoth received Langston Hughes Medal

Margaret WalkerBoth received Langston Hughes Medal

John Oliver KillensBoth received Langston Hughes Medal Toni Cade BambaraBoth received Langston Hughes Medal

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