1968 Mexico City Olympics Black Power salute
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The 1968 Mexico City Olympics Black Power salute was a historic protest in which African American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists on the medal podium to draw global attention to racial injustice and human rights.
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- Black Power salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos ×1
- John Carlos was bronze medalist in men's 200 metres ×1
- Olympic Project for Human Rights ×1
- Olympic Project for Human Rights badge ×1
- Tommie Smith and John Carlos faced criticism in the United States ×1
- Tommie Smith and John Carlos later received recognition and honors ×1
- Tommie Smith and John Carlos were expelled from the Olympic Village ×1
- Tommie Smith and John Carlos wore black socks without shoes ×1
- Tommie Smith wore a black scarf ×1
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1968 Summer Olympics
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