Black Power Salute: How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest
(Part of the Captured History Sports Series)
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Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. All three would pay a heavy price for their activism...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0756555302
ISBN13:9780756555306
Release Date:January 2017
Publisher:Compass Point Books
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.9" x 10.0"
Age Range:12 to 15 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 10
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