Black power in the 68th Olympics coincided with the peak of racial discrimination in America
As iconic, silent protests goes, this one takes some beating. Black Power was thrust onto the agenda as Tommie Smith and John Carlos showed a quiet dignity while nevertheless sending out a clear message that needed hearing.
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