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.
| ISBN: | 9780756555306 |
| Publication date: | 15th June 2017 |
| Author: | Danielle SmithLlera |
| Publisher: | Compass Point Books an imprint of Capstone |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Series: | Captured History Sports |
| Genres: |
Educational: History |
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.
Black Power Salute features in the following genres: Educational: History
Black Power Salute is available in Paperback
Black Power Salute was written by Danielle SmithLlera and published by Compass Point Books an imprint of Capstone
Black Power Salute has 64 pages
Yes it is part of Captured History Sports series