Black Power Salute 1968 Mexico Olympics

Symbolism: Bare feet and black socks Beads Black scarf Left and right glove

Bare feet and black socks - black poverty Beads - blacks who were lynched Black scarf - black pride Left and right glove - arc of power

In the medal ceremony, what did Smith and Carlos do on the podium

Black power salute

Who won silver for Australia

Peter Norman (wore an OPHR badge in support of Smith and Carlos)

Positives

Showcased the strength of feeling and anger among some blacks regarding inequality Drew attention to Black Power Movement on a world stage Worldwide publicity/coverage Showed unity among some whites and blacks (Norman)

Negatives

Smith and Carlos accused of hijacking Olympics for political reasons Worldwide criticism Some Americans embarrassed by the salute/media reaction Smith and Carlos banned from Olympic village and Team USA

Who won gold and bronze in 200m sprint for USA

Tommie Smith John Carlos

Why was this controversial

Went against Olympic idea that the games should NOT be used for political protest