Black Power Salute: How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest

by Danielle Smith-llera

Book Overview

Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. All three would pay a heavy price for their activism...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756555302
• ISBN13: 9780756555306
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10