The Story Behind the Iconic Black Power Salute Photo at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
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The Story Behind the Iconic Black Power Salute Photo at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City
You may know his name, and you definitely know the iconic photo of him standing next to Tommie Smith and Peter Norman on the medals podium at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, his black-gloved fist raised next to Smith’s in defiance of racial injustice.
Jul 30, 2020
Mexico City Olympics Black Power Salute
Today, I revisit the 1968 Black Power salute at the Mexico City Olympics, unpacking the courage, consequences, and history behind that raised fist. This moment still challenges how we understand protest, patriotism, and power on this episode of Culture Decoded. Also, my band is headed back on the road. We’d love to see you Washington DC, Philadelphia and NYC. Learn more and make plans to see us now at darastarrtucker.com. #darastarrtucker #culturedecoded #bluesalley #southjazzkitchen #citywinery
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Today, I revisit the 1968 Black Power salute at the Mexico City Olympics, unpacking the courage, consequences, and history behind that raised fist. This moment still challenges how we understand protest, patriotism, and power on this episode of Culture Decoded. Also, my band is headed back on the road. We’d love to see you Washington DC, Philadelphia and NYC. Learn more and make plans to see us now at darastarrtucker.com. #darastarrtucker #culturedecoded #bluesalley #southjazzkitchen #citywinery
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