Best known as a 1968 two-time Mexico City Olympic Games track and field champion, Lee Evans…
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John Carlos and the ’68 Olympics protest: ‘There was no fear’
Black consciousness is nothing new. So the reaction to the killings of George Floyd and Breonna…
Turbulence: The 1968 protest heard around the world
Instead of being celebrated for their 1-3 finish in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer…
Protest: John Carlos and Tommie Smith and the 1968 Olympics
It’s always good to have someone in your corner who is going to look out for…
A stand for black justice
It has been 50 years since the 1968 Summer Olympics (Oct. 12-Oct. 27) took place in…
Dr. Tommie Smith: Still Running the Race of his Life
By Dennis J. Freeman Forty-two years ago, Dr. Tommie Smith ran the race of his life,…
The Black Power Salute in 1968: Still a Priceless Moment
By Dennis J. Freeman Tommie Smith has given up his gold medal and track cleats to…