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John Carlos proud of athletes boycotting sports over racial injustice

John Carlos, kicked out of the Olympics after a podium protest, admires athletes who boycotted competition over racial injustice.
— Read on sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/john-carlos-proud-athletes-boycotting-124658433.html


Hurricane Katrina and the Revival of the Political Athlete

Hurricane Katrina and the Revival of the Political Athlete.


Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School | The Nation

John Carlos and Tommie Smith in 1968 Olympics in Mexico

Statue in honor of Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ fists raised against discrimination after winning in 1968 Olympics in Mexico

Fists of Freedom: An Olympic Story Not Taught in School | The Nation.