Black Power salute

American sprinters Tommie Smith, John Carlos, and Australian Peter Norman stand on the award ceremony podium. Smith (center) and Carlos (right) bowed their heads and raised a fist with a black glove in what is now known as the Olympics Black Power salute.

The Enduring Relevance of the 1968 Olympics Black Power Salute

Andrew Lee

October 16, 2023

The 1968 Olympics Black Power salute raised questions about racial justice, “politicized” sports, and solidarity that still resonate today.

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