How Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ 1968 Black Power salute inspired me to find my purpose
OPINION: The picture (and actions) demonstrating the activism of the track stars at the 1968 Olympics cost them everything and ...
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Olympic legend John Carlos says ”Don’t miss” the men’s 200, which will be “exceptional”
Running despite an injured leg muscle, he steaked past teammate John Carlos of San Jose, Calif. (left), who placed third behind Peter Norman (behind Smith) of Australia. Carlos, 77, won the bronze ...
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Prosecutors release video of unsolved 2020 fatal shooting of off-duty NYC correction officer
The grainy surveillance footage, made public for the first time, captures the gruesome final moments of John Jeff, a 28-year-old off-duty NYC correction officer, who was shot at least eight times ...
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Olympian John Carlos talks impact of Black Power salute at 1968 Olympics
It all started at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. That’s when U.S. track and field Olympian John Carlos won the bronze medal in the 200-meter race. But it’s what happened after that during ...