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Glasgow's Commonwealth Games celebrate the British Empire while poking fun at every turn

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Jon Healy
Glasgow's Commonwealth Games celebrate the British Empire while poking fun at every turn
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Glasgow's hosting of the Commonwealth Games serves as a backdrop for reflecting on the city's historical opposition to apartheid. The article highlights how the city renamed a street after Nelson Mandela to protest the South African consulate during the 1980s.

Glasgow's Commonwealth Games celebrate the British Empire while poking fun at every turn By Jon Healy in Glasgow Topic: Commonwealth Games

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