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American Athlete Gwen Berry Raises Fist in Protest at Pan-American Games 

American Athlete Gwen Berry Raises Fist in Protest at Pan-American Games 

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Aug 14, 2019
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American Athlete Gwen Berry Raises Fist in Protest at Pan-American Games 
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American athletes Gwen Berry and Race Imboden face possible consequences after making silent political protests during the Pan-American Games in Lima, Peru. On August 9, US fencer Race Imboden took a knee during an awards ceremony. The following day, hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who is Black, raised her fist during the national anthem. The two have defend…

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