BLACK ATHLETES TRIBUTE DURING THE ANTHEM
October, 31th 1968
Tifanie, Tenzin, Ludovic
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
wearing black gloves during the national anthem. Athletes described the gesture as a tribute to African-American heritage and a protest against the living conditions of minorities in the United States. As consequences both athletes were banned from the Olympic Village
At the men's 200 meters medal ceremony, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos (gold and bronze medalists respectively) stand barefoot, each with their heads bowed and fists raised,
protest the Mexican government's actions. More than 200 protesters were killed and over a thousand injured.
On October 2, 1968, around 10,000 university and high school students gathered in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas to
Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games
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BLACK ATHLETES TRIBUTE DURING THE ANTHEM
October, 31th 1968
Tifanie, Tenzin, Ludovic
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
wearing black gloves during the national anthem. Athletes described the gesture as a tribute to African-American heritage and a protest against the living conditions of minorities in the United States. As consequences both athletes were banned from the Olympic Village
At the men's 200 meters medal ceremony, Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos (gold and bronze medalists respectively) stand barefoot, each with their heads bowed and fists raised,
protest the Mexican government's actions. More than 200 protesters were killed and over a thousand injured.
On October 2, 1968, around 10,000 university and high school students gathered in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas to