At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and his teammate John Carlos came in first and third in the 200-metre sprint. In this text, Smith explains why, as they received their medals, both men raised a black-gloved fist, creating an image that has symbolized the conflicts of race, politics, and sports.
| ISBN: | 9781592136407 |
| Publication date: | 15th May 2008 |
| Author: | Tommie Smith, David Steele |
| Publisher: | Temple University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Sporting |
| Genres: |
Biography: general Biography: sport Ethnic studies |