The Story Behind The White Guy In This Historic Photo
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- čas přidán 30. 10. 2015
- In 1968 there was a powerful moment of protest at the Olympic games when two winners put on black gloves to protest what was happening in the country during the civil rights era. Most people don’t know the story of the silver medalist, Peter Norman.
Cenk Uygur, host of the The Young Turks, breaks it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
“In an act as appropriate as it is overdue, the Australian House of Parliament is issuing an official state apology Monday to the country’s late, great sprinter Peter Norman. Norman won the 200-meter silver medal at the 1968 Olympics, but that’s not why he’s either remembered or owed apologies. After the race, gold and bronze medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads and raised their fists on the medal stand and started an international firestorm. Many see the iconic image and assume Norman was just a bystander to history, or as he would joke, “the white guy.” But he was standing in full solidarity with Smith and Carlos, wearing a patch on his chest that reads, “Olympic Project for Human Rights.”
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Dammit I'm crying. He was a hero.
Really?
***** what? You make no sense
Man up little bitch.
Alexander the Great cried
aw, man I teared up too
Currently attending SJSU, from what we have heard, Norman was asked by the statue makers if he wanted to be included, He declined and instead suggested that his place be left open for students and others to have the opportunity to stand alongside those incredible athletes.
So much wisdom
What an incredible gesture and selfless act. I wondered why he wasn't there . Thanks for the information.
He's as they say here "a farkin' legend."
Oh really?wow! R u sure that's true though? .
اد محمد نصرالله Prof Mohamed NasrAllah
There’s plenty of sources, also it would make sense that he would want them to have the glory as they essentially organized it and it was an issue that affected them, his role was more of a supporting one
I'm an Australian and what you say is true......it was yet another shameful episode in Australia's history. Norman is now belatedly seen as a hero in Australia.....he died awhile back and Carlos and Smith attended his funeral in Australia. A great man who did not deserve the treatment he received. He deserves a statue!
Peter has a statue at Lake Side Stadium in Melbourne.
He has a statue in Melbourne.
The reason why Peter Norman asked not to put his statue up, was because he wanted to leave his spot on the podium for anyone to stand in solidarity for racial inequality. Rip you legend.
Those men never ever forgot what Peter Norman did that day, they went to his funeral. Travelled a long way to it and carried his coffin. Absolutely unbelievable attitude from the Australian. The forgotten hero.
To clarify, I believe they were going to put him on the statue and he said no. He said leave it empty, so that anyone who wanted to take his spot beside them and stand up for Civil Rights would have a place. His spot, he said, was for everyone...
If that’s true...I’m just tearing up right now. What a legend.
@@yfrontunderpants He was at the unveiling of the statues and spoke at the event. Per the release: "Norman stood in solidarity with Smith and Carlos (and suffered back in his native Australia because of it). Rather than be depicted in the installation he suggested his space on the platform be left empty. This allows visitors to stand in his spot on the podium, in solidarity with the civil rights movement for years to come."
Damn ... Despite everything he stood strong and held on to his beliefs! WOW! When I first saw this pic I thought it was odd he didn't raise his hands... I'm so happy I found this video.. RIP Peter Norman.
I'm crying
Peter Norman actually asked to be left off the statue so that anyone could take his place and be an ally. John Carlos shares this.
The second place podium on the statue has an engraving which says: "Fellow athlete Australian Peter Norman stood here in solidarity. Take a stand."
@@Anonymous551656 My,My, thanks for the information
That would be tyranny
When the statue's were being made of the three of them, Peter Norman said, let my spot stand empty so that when people take a picture, they can stand in my spot and take a stand for equality. People with the character of Peter Norman are hard to come by.
As an Australian, thank you for covering this. Peter Norman was a hero and I never thought Americans would know of his role in this moment in history.
I am an Australian, and I knew that Peter Norman got the Silver medal, but i had no idea of the rest of this story. Watching this video makes me both proud, and ashamed. Ashamed that I knew nothing of this hero, ashamed of our 'white Australia policy' which persisted until 1972. Ashamed that our indigenous people were only recognised as Australians in 1967. Before then, they were counted as part of the flora and fauna and not as people. Even today, we are making unacceptable progress, and by the way, we have our own problem of Aboriginal deaths in Police custody which has been going on for decades. But hearing the Peter Norman story also makes me proud. This bloke represents the Australia that I belong to, the Australia that I love. Where you do right, because it is right. Thanks, Peter Norman, thanks.
I too am an Australian and did not know this story. If only some indigenous Australians knew it at the time, because like the States we were not all racist, nor are we now, but attitudes really need to change. One of the NASA ASTRONAUTS commented that seeing earth from space, there were no borders, and all people came under the same name...earthling. We can dream, hope and pray that one day all people will have the same wonderful qualities and respect for others as Peter Norman. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS STORY TO LIGHT.
The great thing about Peter Norman was is understated morality - he knew he was not black and therefore could not pretend to put himself in the place of American or Australian people of colour - what he could do is give them every support in that quiet way he had - and that's what he did as a human being of integrity and honesty
his family belonged to the salvation army so speaks volumes about his integrity and selflessness
It takes a special kind of person do that something like that without expecting any reward or recognition in return. None of these Twitter activists today could hold a candle to him.
Peter Norman witnessed the treatment of Indigenous people in Australia so he saw John Carlos and Tommie Smith as a great way to support them and the same message back home and all over the world.
When i saw Carlos and Smith carry Normans coffin, i was in tears.
I choked up as well. The world needs more people like him. *Rest In Power.*
@@56postoffice amen to that.
Is there a clip of that?
@@phatmanlovescake look at the entire clip.
I'm from Melbourne; when Smith/ Carlos attended the funeral here...Wow ! Thrill to have them here, super heroes in history on a massive scale.
Peter Norman won more than a stupid medal. He got two friends for life. That’s worth so much more.
And he won respect from everyone in the world who isn't a racist.
@@atifshaikhashrafi aka every normal person xd
So true
As a black man in the U S now just hearing this I sit in tears with a full heart, and a new hero.
@Alexia King I am here with youuu
Norman actually wanted the statue at San Jose State like that. When John Carlos saw it he was pissed and they told him that’s what Norman wanted and he didn’t believe it. He went to the office of the President of the University and demanded they get Norman on the phone, and Norman explained that he wanted that pedestal to be empty so anyone visiting could stand where he stood, in solidarity with Carlos and Smith.
WOWW what a beautiful story!!! Norman was born way ahead of his times.
As an Aussie I'm extremely proud of the actions Peter Norman took during those Olympics and his rightful beliefs he took to his grave. I'm also grateful and proud of those two Americans who took the time to come to my country and pay their respects. Three great men is what I see about that moment in time.
Peter Norman isn’t on that statue because he wanted others to be able to stand like he did
Ari Cagan I came here to say just that. I only found out about this a few days ago. Peter Norman is my new role model. He was asked if he wanted to be depicted in the statue and he said no. To leave his place empty so others could stand in support and solidarity with Carlos and Smith.
Jazz_ In_The_Dark thanks for sharing that...what a great man!
Can we start a petition to get him on the statue?
Australians must respect their heroes
San Jose State is my alma mater so I will look into it
Thank You ;)
I agree. They should get him on there
Ask one of those rich Olympians who has made MILLIONS over the years from endorsement, hey Phil Knight (owner of Nike) you have BILLIONS, do the sports world and humanity a solid and put that HERO on the podium!
Don’t know why this is being referred again but Peter Norman was ahead of his time and he’s someone we in Australia should be more proud of. He never did this for fame, he did this because he grew up in a divided Australia, and wanted to see better. Peter Norman is a legend and always will be.
I didn't know about Peter Norman, and his story of support for Tommie and John. What a disgrace from the Australian government to treat their hero like shit because he stood up for civil rights.
he was all alone when he came back. And they never apologised. Poor Peter Norman.
When first read about Peter Norman some years ago I couldn't believe what an impact he had on one of the most iconic images of my lifetime. I feel proud as white human being that he stood up for what was right, sadly 50+years on and black people and people of colour are still fighting against the same discriminations that have thrust on them for centuries. Thank you Peter Norman, John Carlos, Tommy Smith, every school child should be taught about these great men and what they sacrificed so that others might benefit.
G’day Tavan. I really think Peter Norman was a hero, and I’m glad he got recognised for what he did all those years ago. However, not everything said here was accurate. I call this out because I don’t like truths being twisted and facts being omitted just to fit a narrative. I really hate Fox News, mainly because morons like pucker Carlson and hannity do that; they twist and distort the truth to fit their narrative. I like tyt, even though some of their titles are a bit click bait-ish, but I’ve got to call them out of I think they’re guilty of the same thing as those shit heads at fox.
If Norman suffered at all it was at the hands of the AOC (that’s the Australian Olympic committee), not the Aussie govt. Nor was he banned from sport. He competed in all the Australian Athletic championships and other international events after Mexico. He went to the 1970 commonwealth games where he came 5th in the 200 m final. At the athletic championships before the Mexico games he came 3rd in the 200m with a 21.6. The two guys who beat him didn’t go to Munich either... in 72 our athletics squad was not big, reflecting our poor showing generally on the track. If he’d won the 200 he probably would have gone. He had his chance to go.... he wasn’t ostracised. We had another champion, dawn fraser, who was really shafted by the AOC with a 10 year ban for allegedly stealing a Japanese flag,
so they weren’t shy about banning people. To imply that Norman didn’t get picked for Munich because of his stance in Mexico is untrue. Also, my feeling is that if he did run foul of officialdom it’s because he made A political statement at the Olympics. Historically we don’t like politics being dragged into sports... something I think is impossible not to do, and incorrect anyway.
Having said that he certainly didn’t get the accolades for his silver or his stance. I’m really glad he’s being recognised.
That statue of Carlos and Smith was going to include a depiction of Peter Norman as well but he asked for the silver medal position to be left vacant so that visitors could stand with Carlos and Smith in their own protest. The man had class.
+imageaware well said!!!
That's amazing. What a champion.
As an Australian we should have a statue of Peter Norman. He is my hero and I am an Australian Aborigine who was forcibly taken from my family in 1968 when I was 2 years old. We can learn from these remarkable people who choose to stand up for what is right no matter the conseqences. Thank you TYT for covering this. He deserved more and I only hope we learn from his actions and dedication to humanity and equality. A true Olympian and human being.
ZiBRA Counselling Solutions they are building a statue of him in Melbourne. It was only announced recently . I’m sorry for what happened to you
I heard about this story. Brilliant. He's the one who gave the gloves to Tommie and Carlos. And backed them until his death, even though his home country Australia turned its back on him. And to add, his time is still an Australian record, 52 years on!!! He could've been the greatest track and field athlete Australia ever produced. The way I look at it, he's a brother in our fight against racism and injustices. *Rest In Power,* Norman. ✊
He was asked whether he should be part of the statue: He suggested this would allow visitors to stand in his spot on the podium, in solidarity with the civil rights movement for years to come.
Dope if true
@@Zeke8762 read it in several sources.
wow ...respect for this guy and shame on all those who discriminated against these 3
I am an Indian .I knew of Peter Norman from my school ,he was introduced to us by our PT teacher as a hero ,who came in second someone who was then an untuchable in his nation but did the right thing to support their struggle .he told us Mr Norman is the perfect example of sportsmenship
Holy shit. Peter Norman was a giant of courage and morality. That is a terrible story.
Still holds Australian record. Story of bravery for ALL who took part. They all suffered in their way for this. NOW - they are three heroes - finally.
You mean terrific *?
As a black man I say this fellow needs to have his statue added next to the others, he deserves every bit of acknowledgement, because even in his own country when given an opportunity to redeem himself at the cost of his dignity and humanity he boldly denied that man is a damn HERO 110% 👏👏👏
From what I could read on the internet, Peter Norman requested that the space be left empty so that people could stand in his place and feel what he felt. He was asking people to "Take a stand".
I knew Peter Norman. he was treated disgracefully here in Australia. His life was ruined yet he said he was proud of what he did at the Olympics. Sadly he died and it's only after his death that he finally received the recognition that he deserved.
Rodney Miller Isn't it always the case? Australia is just as bad as the United States when it comes to racism. Peter Norman might as well have been Black for the shameful way they treated him simply because he believed in doing the right thing!
Rod Miller you're fortunate to have known him
Rod Miller - what happened to his family? Are they okay? i just hope his wife and kids aren't struggling
This was hard to listen to, imagine your own country betraying you for doing what was right
It was Norman's choice not to be on the san jose state statue, he wanted it left vacant so people could stand where he stood.
Thank you for the insight into this most amazing self-effacing act of love.
That incident was an absolute disgrace and one that I am still personally ashamed of what my country did this to great human being. It is still hard to fathom it was only 8 years ago that the apology happened.
Norman's nephew made a documentary in 2008 called 'Salute" & in it made many references to the way he was ostracized, many references and with examples.
Even though the AOC didn't include him in in the 2000 Olympics, the United States invited him to participate and take part in the 2000 Sydney Olympics when they heard that his own country had failed to do so.
A final piece;
In September 2016, a statue of Norman on the 1968 medal podium with Smith and Carlos was unveiled at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Well done to them!
RIP: Peter Norman.
Thank you for the update
Peter Norman was one of our brightest stars. He was treated like shit.
It was the wish of Norman to not be part of the statue in front of the San Jose University so that other people can stand there as well in solidarity with Smith and Carlos and in support of the OPHR cause. Great guys, all three of them!
The statue of the podium left Norman out because the creators of the statue wanted the visitor to stand in the place where Norman stood. To show that even if you are not a victim of equality, you don’t need to be a bystander.
Wow that's actually really cool. I guess Peter Norman would have approved that.
Let us also add that Norman was asked and declined to be included paving the way for this powerful participatory experience.
Peter Norman is a true Aussie. Helping another man /woman when they need it the most. Absolute legend. Makes me proud to be australian.
Proud? For God sake look what your country did to him. You should be ashamed.
@@jlmagandelcerro2415
Why because at a time where he did wrong by the Commonwealth they punished him. Rules are rules mate. I'm happy he stood up for what he believes in.
@@williamwells7137 so next time someone does the right thing against the rules you'll just sit there and wait till someone praises him after his death to applause, fine sir, just fine.
And BTW he didn't even broke any rule. People like you are the ones that keep necessary changes from happening, you always find a excuse not to do and then pretend you did.
Shame on you.
All Indian students who are studying under the Central Board of Education learn about this in grade 8. We were taught about all three of them. In fact, when Norman died, Smith and Carlos were the pallbearers at his funeral.
Wow why do you learn that?
@@davemccullagh4297 I learnt that in my Civics class. We were reading a chapter on injustices faced by different communities, past and present. It surprises me that Americans and Australians themselves are not taught about this stuff.
Bhai abhi wahi yaad aa raha tha black and white m thi ye photo 6 saal bad bi yad hai
Suvrat Sharma that’s so interesting! This should be in American history books.
@@ariannasemail2806 Yes, I'm quite surprised it isn't.
I wonder if the trolls will come and complain about TYT's "narrative" on this story praising an obscure white guy as a civil rights hero deserving of more credit.
+callowaymotorcompany Nah they will probably just be racist and blaim black people for something to get likes. I don't get why people just comment even if it makes this planet a worse place and for no reason at all.
***** Who ever on the history on TYT has ever blamed all the collective white people? I have not seen all of TYT videos but I can guess the awnser is never. You can't blame whites or blacks, you can only blame people and institutions.
Didn't you know? TYT hates white people. *sarcasm*
Nobody deserves credit because whites are still racist #thanksjimnorton wtf?
Was this negative comment necessary ? A sea of beautiful comments about this story and you had to jump in and start shit. Go home Roger!
Very well delivered Cenk. Alot of people don't know that San Jose State University we're planning on erecting a statue of Norman too but when they called him and asked him about it he basically said that statue was put up to honor Carlos and Smith and he didn't want to draw away from what they were trying to accomplish. He said you can put a plaque up if you wish but to leave the platform vacant so anybody can symbolically stand up there against racial inequality. What a great selfless dude. It's sad to hear for the last thirty eight years of his life he suffered as a result of that one action of wearing the badge.
Fascinating. Thanks for your research 🙏🏽
Shame on Australia for treating a National hero like that👎
Peter Norman. The quiet, unknown hero, condemned by his people for wanting equal rights and justice finally getting justice when nothing was to be gained and left this life a quiet hero.
As a African American, I wanna thank him and his family. Some times small things lead to blessings.
I'm crying right now because he was such a beautiful and unsung hero.
To people saying what a scandal it is that he was left out of the statue, Peter Norman asked himself to be left out because he wanted other people to be able to stand next to these two great men. He considered that what he did that day is what we all should do and that everyone could and should do what he did that day. And to people bashing the guy because he happened to be white even though he supported what was right and chose to stay out of the picture, than I am sad you aren't able to see that Peter Norman was on the right side of history and refused to benefit from it personally. He just did the right thing as we should all do. Obviously, doing the right thing has to be harder when it comes with death threats, being pretty much forgotten by history until your death, being forbidden from doing the job you like even while you hold your country's record, but it was the right thing nonetheless, and I think that his actions shouldn't mean more or less because he was white. He never changed his mind, he stood for equality and he did so until the end. You can find footage of Collins and Carlos talking about him and see how the three of them had nothing but love and respect for each other.
What makes me upset is the fact nobody did right by him until he passed away.
From a grateful black guy: Thank you Peter, we will not forget you my brother - I'm so sorry you had to suffer alone. Hopefully you're in a better place now...thank you again Sir, and thank you Cenk.
In the last couple of days, it has been announced that they are building a statue of him in Australia.
His Holiness Oh great, he will never know of it. Instead died being ostracized by a country he won medal for.
Carlos and Smith at Peters funeral ...their friend...this is worthy of a movie.These 3 are men of principle.
John Kyneur The people of today do not even know the meaning of the salute and the gloves. It was to make things better for blacks, school children, crossing walks, kitchens, etc.,
It took decades and Norman's death for him to get an apology. That is sad and pathetic.
Norman is not included in the university monument so viewers can be in his place; there is a plaque in the empty spot inviting those to "Take a Stand." Norman requested that his space was left empty so visitors could stand in his place and feel what he felt.
Really was a great man
That's beautiful... Thank you for that
4:20 We should commission for a statue of Peter Norman to be included at the monument at San Jose State University. It's the right thing to do.
+Ryan Swanson no
Libtards sure do love to waste money don't they?
stevenalexander Why not?
+Alex xeon I'll do it for free. That ought to save about 40 trillion dollars, eh?
Alex xeon yeah world wars, not the shit the u.s has been in for the last decade
Peter Norman was a class act...The apology was too little too late...To hell with them.
As an Aussie, too few people know about Norman. He has been a hero of mine for years now, an Australian hero. I will just say, Australia is not passed it’s history, then in 2000 and now in 2020.
Seems like your turn to do the next strech. Power to you.
I'm an old, gay man. In 1979 I came out to a buddy of mine. It was a time so very different from today.He stood by me.
I had no choice in being gay but he chose to remain my friend in spite of the consequences. I will always be grateful.
I'm crying, this is beyond reprehensible. The Australian government ruined that man's life, and issued and apology after he died!! At least his fellow Olympians were there in solidarity at his funeral. I've been to Australia, and it is a gorgeous country, but the racism there is on part with the US modern day racism.
They are erecting a statue to Peter Norman here in Melbourne, finally acknowledged here after the shameful treatment
What's more disturbing is that people look at this picture and see a racist who didn't raise a fist in solidarity. This couldn't be further from the truth.
No, I've seen this picture PLENTY of times and NEVER even noticed him! Never! Perhaps he was cropped out of all the pictures I've seen? I've never seen him before. This is some trippy ass Mandela effect shit.
Actually I studied him in school in 10th Standard.(The whole 1968 protest in the Olympics and he was mentioned too) I'm from India btw, it's there in our CBSE Syllabus
Thats what the Australian press tried, initially to portray. ..eventually the truth was revealed. .although it was many years after.
This is the blame culture, the masses of easy to judge that become offended at a slightest whiff of anything that doesn't meet their approval. Can't LIKE everything in life.
It's the quick to judge world jumping on top of anything they seem to be offended by, without the facts.
What an amazing and tragic story. How did I just find out about this. That man is a hero.
For the 550 people who disliked this, how can you? This man gave everything and was alienated.
I have seen that photo many times. But I never knew the back story, it is mind blowing to know how much this man was put through because he stood up for two fellow athletes. Thank you for giving me the information. And Thank you Peter Norman for your selflessness. And for being a man of character! Thank you!
I’d genuinely like to know why people disliked this video
Just because of this comment I will dislike it 😂👎
Ohh I know who they are ,the police of America .😂
Cause there white supremacist trolls
Holy sh@t Australia! I know the USA does some fu$cked up things, but even in 2000 you wouldn't recognize him. What the hell.
I don't think the U.K. government has apologised to Turing at all even to this day, so there's that.
+Vecheslav Novikov Apologized to by the PM on behalf of the government and officially pardoned by the queen.They've done both.
Kipah
Wow, I totally missed that. My bad.
Still, 2009, took them long enough.
Their racist
They're racist* (we are racist)
I'm really glad you guys linked to this video hears down the line because I've never known this story. Peter Norman is the shining example of what an ally is and should be. You don't do it because you want the recognition or to be held up as the hero for that moment, you do it because you know its the right thing.
Lauren Julia well said Lauren
" A man that doesn't stand for something, will fall for anything".... Thanks for standing for something Peter Norman
Yeah ,great support
John Carlos and Tommy Smith both brought their gloves to Australia for Peter Norman’s funeral.
The gloves were buried along with him.
Mad respect for this guy
Peter Norman what a beautiful man he is a true unsung Hero I hope this video gets millions of views what a courageous man with a heart that beats for others thank you Peter and rest easy my brother
I live in Melbourne, Australia, where Peter Norman was from. A statue of him was erected in Melbourne in October 2019 in honour of him.
Kinda late
Wish he's still alive to see the respect and celebration he deserved!! RIP Hero 🙏
Less than a year ago !!! OMFG !!
Unlike modern activists, he didn't care about recognition or personal gratification.
In Australia today very few in the general public know that the white guy in that famous photo is one of them and fewer still know that he was in solidarity with the black athletes on the podium and the reprisals he faced in his home country over it. Just goes to show the lengths the Australian government went to ruin his career and legacy where his athletic achievements and his career as a whole isn't spoken about publicly. He has effectively been airbrushed out of the photo because he dared to stand against Australia's own racism. Something the conservatives in Australia despised him for and made him pay a terrible and unjustified price for.
Did you know John Steffenson just about quit because of the abuse he got from haters but Peter Norman spoke out and said that Australia should be supporting athletes like John? Then the Commonwealth Games happened and the rest is history.
Norman needs to be celebrated
R.I.P. Peter Norman I have nothing but love and respect for you. you are a true Soldier for what you had to endure and never Back Down.
In 2005 California’s San Jose State University - the alma mater of Smith and Carlos - decided to do a statue of the famous moment. Norman insisted that his spot on the dais be left empty. Why? So that everyone who came to the park would get something of the feeling he had, and be able to stand in his spot, in quiet support of the two black Americans.
As an Australian, I can say that he will always be remembered, not for his Olympic medal. It will be for his principles as a human being.
I'm a 43 yr old Australian and I've never heard of Peter Norman until just now.. I knew about the other guys and the protest so I'm proud of Pete for representing!! He should've been celebrated, made Australian of the year and carried the flag at the Sydney Olympics✊✊✊
Gotta say I'm disgusted by his treatment because he is a true hero in my eyes. Good on ya Pete ya legend 🥇
We studied about him in India in a chapter. So weird that you didn't.
@@VanshikaGupta-kx2rz yeah I know. Goes to show the attitude but... Pretty sad really✌️
@@jayannan9897 Yes Every Kid should know about him in your country too or any other country. I know San Jose University has errected Statue of Tommie and Carlose but his statue should be there too. Good thing you know bout him now. You can tell other kids 😊
@@VanshikaGupta-kx2rz yeah seen that statue today on here and I agree he should be there. Another thing that has been forgotten is Australia had a silver medal in the 200m which hasn't ever happened, plus his commonwealth record has never been broken in 50 years.. unbelievable to think he's not a household name like Bradman.
@@jayannan9897 Yes even I know Bradman and alot of Aussie Cricketers. But what he did was something Historical . If they would have given him more chances he would have been known as the greatest Athlete in Australian History. There are so many stories like these which are unheard . He sacrificed everything when he was at the peak , He was so humane. I read his wiki too , his leg got amputated and then he faced drinking problem and depression in his later years. If only people knew about his achievements and courage , it'll all be a little more worth it than it already is.
They should really fix that statue.
+RAIDERS58th didn't he come in 2nd?
Let me clarify: I HATE the way Peter Norman was treated. I have immense respect for his courage and steadfast conviction.
This made me cry and it just breaks my heart to think even his own country condemned him for standing up for his colleagues
Seeing Tommie Smith and John Carlos carrying Peter Norman's casket made me cry...
It's not only the story of Peter Norman that moved me. It's also the way Cenk presented the story. As if he knew him personally.
Thank you, Cenk.
The best clip I have ever watched in TYT - RIP Peter Norman ... Respect !!!
A footnote: Peter Norman grew up in a Salvation Army family and said that it was belief in God that gave him the strength to stand as he did, "I knew I was part of something much bigger."
4:35 Regarding the statute at San Jose University, hero and my countryman Peter Norman chose to be left out: "Rather than be depicted in the installation [Norman] suggested his space on the platform be left empty. This allows visitors to stand in his spot on the podium, in solidarity with the civil rights movement for years to come." Atlas Obscura.
Wow, thanks a lot for that info! It shows just how unbelievably amazing this guy wa... IS 👍❤👍!!!
There is another statue at the National Museum of African American History in Washington DC that depicts all three runners on the podium.
Too little, too late, Australia.
+ZealousEscape As an Australian I agree. I wasn't even aware of him until now...
*****
Really? I must have missed it.
Australia still has race issues in politics. What about the Aboriginal tribes which are STILL separated from modern society even though they speak English and ask for assistance. I want change.
+Danner, your comment about separation from society strikes me as odd. Most of the indigenous Australians I've spoken to don't want to be forced to assimilate into a culture and set of laws which were imposed on them and nearly wiped out their own cultures. Many want to live on country as they have a spiritual (religious, if you will), cultural and historical connection to that country. A big part of the problem in fact is measures intended to force them into submission to this invading culture - for example , cutting off water (where the original supply has long been built over or cut off as a result of invasion) because we can't afford to support the "lifestyle choices" of people who want to live on country and "don't want to work" (in the capitalist sense) - this is deeply racist and in fact it's cultural genocide, intended to make living conditions unbearable. Many indigenous people feel that the current push to recognise them in the whitefullas constitution is another manifestation of this. I agree Australia has deep racist issues but I strongly feel that you've misrepresented them in your comment. While many do find that if they do choose to live a more western lifestyle in a city, they are met with overt racism and discrimination, which is definitely also an issue. But your wording feels like another example of assimilation mindset and that bothers me.
As an Australian I can say that as a nation Australia is racist,
We just change who we are going to be racist against depending on the times.
First it was against the aboriginals then it was against the Chinese migrants and now it's against the middle easterners, I'm constantly debating my friend circles trying to teach them to not judge the race but to judge each individual on their merits.
I was raised in this racist country and I was just as bad but in the last 5 years or so I've had an awakening and now I'm just bigoted against religion (not the people who were brainwashed but what the religions stand for), I'm a white Australian btw.
Peter is a Caucasian that has just gotten my deep respect. Australia... piss off. You too America... Peter ... you cool my dude.
Peter Norman did not want a statue of himself - in his place people are encouraged to stand where he stood and “make a stand”. Also noteworthy is that his time in 1968 would have won gold in Sydney 2000.
Did everyone get recommended this today?
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almost cried.... such a great person
+jerome ley I did cry. I have a 16 year old just like him.
+jerome ley I'm black but knew about this through my own research and it has always upset me that this man hasn't received the recognition he deserves.
This guy was an amazing human being and everyone needs to know what he did.
+Elc J true words mate!
I think at this point it's only right to put him on the statue too.
+Bauks i wish someone would actually fight for that to happen.
+Bauks Someone should make a change.org for it
I hate it when people apologise after the person is Dead and GONE!!! Hypocrites...
Norman purposely asked that the statute NOT have him included so that people could stand on the statute in symbolic opposition to racism. The man had courage and principle.
And humbleness, and vision. Absolutely remarkable guy.
There is another statue at the National Museum of African American History in Washington DC that depicts all three runners on the podium.
I actually attend SJSU and the statue of John Carlos and Tommie Smith is a big part of our campus. Both of them are alumni at SJSU and competed in the Olympics while still attending SJSU. As important as they are to our campus and how well known their names are Peter Norman is as equally a house hold name here. The reason Peter Norman doesn't have a place on the statue is because students are encouraged to take a stand like Peter Norman did for others in his place, so students often take pictures on the second place podium holding a fist of solidarity in the air with John and Tommie. Peter Norman is a great man and just as much apart of SJSU history as John and Tommie.
peter norman you are loved.
I'm glad this is being recommended after all these years.
As an Australian it makes me proud but not proud at the same time. I can’t believe this isn’t spoken about.
THANK YOU for doing this story. White Australia really needs to face up to our issues like America's started doing. The white privilege and casual racism are overwhelming, and people still manage to think we're some post-racial society because, what, we don't have an official White Australia policy any more (it only ended in the 70s ffs)? Not to mention that we *still* regularly take kids away from indigenous people, using the effects of our oppression on those families as justification for splitting them up. We are committing genocide by the definition of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide - "Lifestyle choices", anyone? Not to mention the xenophobic and insidiously racist rhetoric that gets used by our government and our media to justify far-right refugee and immigration policies, wars and military spending. Say what you want about America, at least they know they have a problem.
+ellaphx I worked on a project in the Canadian arctic that was run by an Australian company. Many of the Aussies with whom I worked were so blatantly an opening racist towards the indigenous people of the area that I was at timed sickened by it. The thing that made it even worse (yes, it was worse than that) was the number of Canadians who celebrated the attitudes of these Australians (not all the Aussies were like that, but many) - finding courage to further express their own racist views of the indigenous people of our north.
In the end the project was a success, allowing this big corporation to come in and mine the wealth in the area - and the called it "I take", spelled backwards. Seriously.
+ellaphx Lefty nut jobs are so full of guilt
+ellaphx *America is currently doing the same genocidal policies to whites.*
Interesting how people thumbs up your comment yet argue that the same policies are not white genocide.
+Russell Starkey and that's what you decided to type after reading ellphx's comment ? the denial is strong
Stop drinking the cool-aid
Honestly, Australia apologizing in 2012, was already too late.
Lukhanyo Gqili they did it after he died so they didn't have to pay his family compensation...that's dirty
Very dirty, and that apology has no meaning behind it. They are not apologetic about what they have done, they are more concerned about how they are perceived as a bigoted government more than what they were ought to do/supposed to do.
Damn. That’s the cost a lot of Caucasian folks just aren’t willing to pay. That’s a heavy sacrifice and I’m grateful for him. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Respect to Mr Norman. History smiles upon him.
That empty spot on the podium just looks wrong when you understand the whole story. There's no doubt that this should be corrected and he should be put on there YESTERDAY!
Guy With Opinion Yeah, but even if, it still looks wrong. I remember when i 1st saw this photo, it has the same impact today that it did then. It's 1 of those time proven photos.
I don't remember any Olympic athletes, but I will remember him. This is far better than anything he could have achieved as an athlete. What a hero.
I am an Indian and I still remember the paragraph in my history text book saying Carlos and Smith was his pearl bearers. Norman's actions are appreciated.
Haha yeah.
In Indian TextBooks ! Really?
@@jagajeetkuppala8011 yup. If my memory is right 10th standard NCERT history book.
@@jagajeetkuppala8011 it's a chapter describing descrimination, apartheid and all. South Africa being called rainbow republic and so forth.
@@mohammedbilal1147 great!
Thanks for this Young Turks! I got tears of this ..
A lot of love for everyone from Ethiopia