The heading was jarring enough: THE OLYMPICS—FOR WHITES ONLY! But then came the letters themselves, dripping with vile racism, mailed in early July 1984 to various Olympic organizing committees in countries across Asia and Africa:
African monkeys! A grand reception awaits you in Los Angeles! We are preparing for the Olympic games by shooting at black moving targets. In Los Angeles our own Olympics flames are ready to incinerate you. The highest award for a true American patriot would be the lynching of an African monkey. Blacks, Welcome to the Olympic games in Los Angeles!
We’ll give you a reception you’ll never forget!