An Evening With John Carlos : Olympic Medalist and Civil Rights Icon

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2012-09-28
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Haverford College. Center for Peace and Global Citizenship
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John Carlos, bronze medalist in the 200-meter sprint at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, made waves across the world upon raising a black-gloved fist on the medal stand, in silent protest of racism and economic injustice among oppressed people across the United States. Carlos and fellow medalist Tommie Smith were banned from the Olympic Village, removed from the U.S. Olympic Team, and received death threats upon their arrival home. Despite a lengthy struggle, Carlos became a symbol of strength in the American civil rights movement, and an icon for future generations.
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Conversation between John Carlos and Associate Professor of History, Alex Kitroeff, held on September 28, 2012 at Haverford College, Stokes Auditorium
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