At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and his teammate John Carlos came in first and third, respectively, in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, each man raised a black-gloved fist, creating an image that will always stand as an iconic representation of the complicated conflations of race, politics, and sports.
Their black-power salute enraged a nation but became a global symbol of the fight for equality.
These men did something knowing that in this moment they were risking their life.
Remember:
Chinese government does not respect human rights;
El gobierno Cinés no respecta los derechos humanos;
Il governo cinese non rispetta i diritti umani
Black gloved fist for Tibet free during next Olympics.
Equivalent of that gesture in music: Power Distortion!
Listening: Black magic Woman - Santana
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