How many people remember the "Black Power' salute in the 1968 Olympics (Carlos and Lee)?

Question

HAPPY KING DAY

Answer 1

Wasn't there but as an Olympian (being in the sprinter/hurdler family) and enjoy the Summer Olympics I obviously know about it. Can anything be more profound? akin to Jesse Owens embarrassing Hilter's ideals in '36

Answer 2

What most people remember is what occured after the 200 hundred meters. This is where Tommie Smith won the gold and Carlos Lee won the Bronze. There was an Australia named Peter Norman who won the silver, and thus shared the podium with them.

This is where both black Americans, sharing the podium, proudly raised their black gloved fists in the air in a show of black power and unity. Also, many people don't know this, but the Australian, a white, also wore a human rights badge on his uniform, in support of their stance.

At the time I was just a twelve year old kid, and although I thought it looked "real cool," it wasn't until later that I realized what that gesture meant, and the risks they took.

There was quite a public outcry, and there was much pressure to send the team, or at least send the two of them home. The coach, who's name I can't recall, did refuse, but the head of the IOC kicked them out, as he believed political statements had no place in the olympics.

Now what may have confused you with your "Carlos and Lee," was that there was a Lee Evans in there too. He won the 400 meters, and his time ultimately became a world record that stood for 20 years.

He almost didn't run in the olympics because two of this teammates were kicked off the team due to a scene at a prior awards ceremony. During his ceremony for the 400 meters, he also made a similar salute but not with the glove.

Here's a link that contains a picture of Smith and Lee:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Carlos-Smith.jpg

Here is a link with the picture of Lee Evans after the 400 meters:

http://www.britannica.com/eb/art-87977?articleTypeId=1

And a note for Whole Eight, it's obvious that such an ignorant reprobate such as yourself would not allow either IM or Email. Since you can't defend your insignificance, hiding is all you can do...

Answer 3

the respond on your question is b. the Olympics. The Mexico Olympics of 1968 observed African-American protests attain a international-huge objective audience whilst 2 black athletes used a medal ceremony for the 200 meters to protest relating to the shortcoming of actual civil rights in united states of america. the internet website I easily have given you has a photograph of the two adult men giving the salute.

Answer 4

"Black power" is something akin to racist black panthers. I dont remember racist things becuase unlike many people I am not racist. So no I dont remember this salute in the 1968 Olympics. I also dont remember the nazi salute in the 1930s Olympics.

HAPPY KING DAY

Answer 5

I thought it was stupid. Take your medals humbly like men and don't bring politics or social issues into the games. That is the whole point of the games, to compete in a nuetral setting, and the gestures went against it.

Answer 6

I will never forget it...................very powerful statement in a very dark period in American history. Courageous young Black men!

Answer 7

I agree with the first poster, its totally true.

Answer 8

Yes!!! It was a great, couragous event, because BLACKS DID IT!!!!

If a white person did it, or really any other color except black, it would have been a travesty, right?

Answer 9

DUMB ***