Black Power Salute
Danielle Smith-Llera
Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. All three would pay a heavy price for their activism. A Life magazine photograph seen by millions would ensure that the silent protest was remembered, and eventually admired, as a symbol of the battle for equality and civil rights.
Kategorie:
Rok:
2017
Wydawnictwo:
Capstone
Język:
english
Strony:
65
ISBN 10:
0756555302
ISBN 13:
9780756555306
Serie:
Captured History Sports
Plik:
EPUB, 15.51 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2017