The John Carlos story

the sports moment that changed the world

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English language

Published Jan. 24, 2011 by Haymarket Books.

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"Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos"--

2 editions

Subjects

  • Race relations
  • SPORTS & RECREATION / History
  • Political activity
  • Olympic Games (19th : 1968 : Mexico City, Mexico)
  • BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political
  • African American athletes
  • African American track and field athletes
  • BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports
  • History
  • SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
  • Biography
  • Track and field athletes