John Carlos and Tommie Smith made headlines across the world when they raised the black power salute on the podium after winning in the 1968 Olympics. That protest brought them death threats, and they were expelled from the games.
Vox is on fire recently. The story behind the 1968 Olympics black power salute is something worth watching.
Author: Ianforrester
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