US hammer thrower Gwen Berry raises fist in protest at social and racial injustice

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US hammer thrower GwenBerry raises fist in protest at social and racial injustice

Gwen Berry defends herself after turning away from flag: ‘People rally patriotism over basic morality’“All those people that hate me aren’t here, so they can’t affect me,” the Olympian said on Sunday.

 

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It’s really quite shocking that The Independent chose to play a Fox News clip of Lara Trump insulting Gwen for her decision, someone w no experience or insight & who is obviously politically motivated Rather than cultivating a neutral look at the situation & both perspectives

When someone has so much colour in their face and hair, it's better not to take them very seriously. They obviously don't know what looks good from bad, very likely they don't much else either.

….. then finished 11th

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