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The men during the podium ceremony

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1968 summer games in Mexico City

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They wore black socks and no shoes to show African American Poverty, Black gloves to show African American unity, and strength. Smith wore a scarf and Carlos wore beads in memory to of lost friends who spoke and stood for the movement.

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Many fellow Americans were outraged by there act yet some greatly supported it. This was a milestone for America and the Civil Rights Movement because it helped people realize what colored people were going through at that time.

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Both Tommie Smith and John Carlos were banned from the Olympic village, and they where also suspended from their Olympic team. But they did change a lot in the civil rights movement.

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Why do sports play a significant role in our culture? 

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Why do sports play a significant role in our culture? 

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Sports can play a significant part of our culture and daily life. For Instance, fans of different beliefs and looks can come together to watch their team play. Also, certain players can inspire young people to play that sport, helping them exercise, meet new people, and have fun. Those children could also become the future of the sport, which will inspire even more kids.

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What influence can sports have on society´s feelings about adversity and diversity?

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What influence can sports have on society´s feelings about adversity and diversity?

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Sport always have a impact in society, weather its good or bad, is up to discussion. But sports have changed the way people feel towards diversity, and also adversity. Sports have unified us no matter our differences, they have helped us overcome extreme adversity. They have helped us forget about what separates us and helped us remember what unifies us. Sports have changed the way people feel towards diversity and adversity in an incredible way.

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How has diversity in sports changed over the decades?

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How has diversity in sports changed over the decades?

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A few centuries ago many sports were for one race only, or there would be a different league just for colored people. Soon pioneers such as Jackie Robinson came along to defy and break those rules. Now almost all sports are played in unity between race and culture.

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The article shown shows how serious inequality was in the time that this Olympic event took place. Tommie and John both raised their fists in the air and went shoe less on the podium. The two Olympians did this to show black power and poverty that the colored people had to face. Most people were disgusted by there silent protest, but others believed that it was a milestone for the civil rights movement, and equality for everyone.

Quote-"If I do something good, then I am an american, but if I do something bad, then I am a negro." Tommie Smith. This quote shows how colored people had such a bad image in the 60s.

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This article shows how Colin Kapernicks decision to kneel during the national anthem in the 2016 football season was supported by Tommie smith and John Carlos. They say how the basic reasons of both events stood for the same purpose. According to USA today smith said, “He’s being vilified in how he brings the truth out. I support him because he’s bringing the truth out – regardless of how done. If it’s not done violently, at least he should be heard.”

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This article talks about how Tommie Smith and John Carlos where invited to the white house along with the 2016 U.S Olympic and Paralympic team. When they where in the white house they where declared ambassadors of the U.S Olympic committee by CEO Scott Blackmun. Even President Obama had something to say "We've become something more than just the sum of our parts," Obama said. "We've become Americans together. And there's something special about that.¨ Obama was clearly happy and was trying to show the public how important Tommie Smith and John Carlos actions were, and how they revolutionized the civil rights movement.They also talk about what they think about Collins Kaepernick new way to protest, and also on how they feel about the current racial issues in the U.S.

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A statue now stands in San Jose California to recognize the two men who changed the world

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Tommie Smith on his 1968 Black power salute

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At the Mexico Games in 1968, two African-American athletes stood on the winners' podium - heads bowed, gloved hands raised in a black power salute. One of them, Tommie Smith, joins Krishnan on the aftermath of his controversial protest.

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The men received the Author Ash award for courage in 2008

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1968 Olympics 100m & 200m (Black Power Salute)

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 Works Cited Armour, Nancy. “Tommie Smith, iconic 1968 Olympics activist, defends Colin Kaepernick’s protest.” USA Today, 3 Aug. 2016, www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2016/08/30/nancy-armour-iconic-activist-defends-colin-kaepernick/89604050/. Accessed 4 May 2017.“Black medallists raise fists for Civil Rights Movement.” Infoplease, www.infoplease.com/sports/olympics/civil-disobedience.Martin, Jill. “Tommie Smith, John Carlos Join 2016 US Olympic Team at the White House.” CNN, 29 Sept. 2016, edition.cnn.com/2016/09/29/sport/tommie-smith-john-carlos-us-olympic-team-white-house/index.html. Accessed 4 May 2017.News, Channel 4. Tommie Smith on his 1968 Black power salute. Youtube, 7 Aug. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H9WP6n-Zno&feature=youtu.be. Accessed 7 Aug. 2012.

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 Works Cited Armour, Nancy. “Tommie Smith, iconic 1968 Olympics activist, defends Colin Kaepernick’s protest.” USA Today, 3 Aug. 2016, www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2016/08/30/nancy-armour-iconic-activist-defends-colin-kaepernick/89604050/. Accessed 4 May 2017.“Black medallists raise fists for Civil Rights Movement.” Infoplease, www.infoplease.com/sports/olympics/civil-disobedience.Martin, Jill. “Tommie Smith, John Carlos Join 2016 US Olympic Team at the White House.” CNN, 29 Sept. 2016, edition.cnn.com/2016/09/29/sport/tommie-smith-john-carlos-us-olympic-team-white-house/index.html. Accessed 4 May 2017.News, Channel 4. Tommie Smith on his 1968 Black power salute. Youtube, 7 Aug. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H9WP6n-Zno&feature=youtu.be. Accessed 7 Aug. 2012.