Black Power Salute: How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest
Author(s): 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.
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- : Compass Point Books
- : CPB Grades 4-8
- : 01 January 2017
- : 26.00 cmmm X 23.50 cmmm X 0.50 cmmm
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- : Danielle Smith-Llera
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : English
- : Grade 07-08
- : 64