John Carlos (1945- ), a Black American runner, won the bronze medal for the 200m dash at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. It was he and gold-medal winner Tommie Smith who held up their black-gloved fists in a Black Power salute as the US national anthem played. That was Plan C. Plan A was a […]
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I learned the hushed part of this story just a month or two ago – about the white guy in the picture. Do you know it too? If not, I’ll share a source with you!
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No! Do share!
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Here ya go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LvwXYmt3Q
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CRAZY! And the aftermath omg. Peter was definitely down with the brown; I like those kind of white people.
Thank you so much for sharing!!
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You and I both. He was the real MVP! You’re welcome. 😄
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It’s funny, not in a haha way, that I have forgotten a whole lot about 1968, being a single mother with a two year old and no job, but I still remember Carlos and Smith. They loom large in my memory. I realize today that I felt pride then and now.
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A company called Reminder Wear sells Tommie Smith T-shirts that you might like.
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Thank you! What a cool brand! I’d actually wear all of their shirts! hehe
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