The John Carlos Story (50th Anniversary)
| Author | : John Wesley Carlos |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2018-09-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1608469506 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781608469505 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (505 Downloads) |
Download or read book The John Carlos Story (50th Anniversary) written by John Wesley Carlos and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most evocative images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos.The John Carlos Story was an NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work Biography/Autobiography.A new foreword from Dave Zirin highlights the tremendous impact this moment has had on the world of sports and politics.
