John Carlos, 1968 Olympic U.S. Medalist, on the Sports Moment That Changed The World. 1 of 2
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- www.DemocracyNow.org - Almost half a century after his famous raised-fist salute at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, John Carlos has authored a new memoir with sports writer Dave Zirin, "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World." Olympic medal winners in the 200 meter race, John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the national anthem at the Olympic prize ceremony as a protest against racism in the United States. Seen around the world, the Black Power salute on the Olympic medal stand sparked controversy and an eventual career fallout. "I wasn't in there for the race, I was there to make a statement," Carlos told Democracy Now! in an interview Oct. 12 with Dave Zirin. "I was ashamed of America for America's deeds -- what they were doing in history as well as what they were doing at that time."
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The guy that won silver...... Peter Norman your legacy will live on!
In 2012 the Australian parliament finally offered a posthumous apology to Peter Norman for his treatment by the then government, the Australian Olympic and Sports Committees.
THIS IS SPIRIT PERFECTLY DISPLAYED........ love and respect from INDIA............ WE ARE ONE.
Peter Norman, also big hero!
Carlos was a great athlete and had his heart in the right place. It is touching that he and Smith attended Norman's passing in Australia as Pal Bearers, and also gave eulogies.
It's funny how history omits details constantly. Everyone should know how legendary Peter Norman is. Rest in peace.
Peter Norman is a king ... The man was on par with Mandela , Ghandi and MLK ... His story needs to be told and understood
9:26 : my brother, my friend... that's what we could all aspire to switch the world the way it should always be !
I love this movement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course I was no where to be found. But I truly am down for any good movement for the rights of our people.
Best wake up movement ever! People need to recognize greatness !! They are my HEROS!! God made us to live in peace, so lets respect everyone's nationality & leave all those petty feelings out! Peace to all !!!
He says Australia properly! Must’ve definitely been a good mate of an Aussie to get it right!
Unbelievable courage, what incredible men.
Carlos and Bob Hayes ('64) were 2 powerful sprinters. They put in 150% effort. Norman, every bit as good, was every bit as Brave!
For me Peter Norman is the real hero. He stood all alone against the whole of Australia and refused to apologise and suffered the maximum. Further he not only supplied them with gloves and the great idea on how to manage with only 2 gloves. My heart goes out to Norman fr all the hardships he n his family had to undergo. May God bless his soul with a place in Heaven🙏🙏🙏
and without shoes! Symbolizing they were against poverty!
Activism done correctly - no one was harmed - it was a gesture. "We didn't do anything conventional that day." Also read the Kenny Moore article from SI "A Courageous Stand" written in 91. That was quite the year with assassinations of MLK and RFK. They took their stand and it was bold for it's time.
He's so fast. He used to run us down when he was the security guard at my high school. I was the fastest stoner, he moved like I was standing still
Wonderful Protest Moment...Legendary!
These three brave human beings don't need any (Nobel - irony inside-) official award. Anybody who has a heart and who believes in humanity already gave them maximum props... and future ones will do the same. I don't believe in sanctity but I'm ready to make an exception with these three kool kats...
John Carlos, Tommie Smith, Peter Norman, sports icons for standing up to racism, the moment at the 1968 Olympics was legendary ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽👏👏👏