"The Olympics provide a stage for the entire world to not only watch sports, but also fight for beliefs. Yet in recent Olympic history the world has ignored the true calling of the Olympics"-bleachreport
San Jose University African American track runners, John Carlos and Tommie Smith, understood then this was an opportunity for them to peacefully protest the injustices of the U.S. racial system and the hopelessness of human rights injustices around the world.
These two athletes fought for their human rights that were once violated. They did not realize at the time what they have done by raising their fists. They stood against discrimination and violation of human rights. After what the world witnessed, More African- American coaches were hired and more African-American athletes were welcomed into theOlympics. They changed the olympics forever
San Jose University African American track runners, John Carlos and Tommie Smith, understood then this was an opportunity for them to peacefully protest the injustices of the U.S. racial system and the hopelessness of human rights injustices around the world.
These two athletes fought for their human rights that were once violated. They did not realize at the time what they have done by raising their fists. They stood against discrimination and violation of human rights. After what the world witnessed, More African- American coaches were hired and more African-American athletes were welcomed into theOlympics. They changed the olympics forever