Human Rights Torch arrives in San Francisco
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On April 5, 2008 the Human Rights Torch arrived in San Francisco after traveling across the world beginning last year in Greece. The torch is a celebration of human rights and was established by a Falun Gong advocacy group in protest of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
In this video, Supervisor Chris Daly, '68 Olympic medalist John Carlos and the organizers of the event explain why the run was organized and the history of Olympic politics.
In this video, Supervisor Chris Daly, '68 Olympic medalist John Carlos and the organizers of the event explain why the run was organized and the history of Olympic politics.
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ulakai2
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It's a wake up call, once more, We as americans do not realize what is going on around us til something tragic comes to play but it does give comfort to see some people are aware of our surroundings.
Come on america, open your eyes and stay away from network tv!
It's time, many different events are coming to play and it's screaming to us, the power will come back to us the democracy. - 4 years ago
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