John Carlos at Haverford College

John Carlos, bronze medalist in the 200-meter sprint at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, made waves across the world upon raising a black-gloved fist on the medal stand, in silent protest of racism and economic injustice among oppressed people across the United States. Carlos and fellow medalist Tommie Smith were banned from the Olympic Village, removed from the U.S. Olympic Team, and received death threats upon their arrival home. Despite a lengthy struggle, Carlos became a symbol of strength in the American civil rights movement, and an icon for future generations. Join us for a conversation between John Carlos and Associate Professor of History, Alex Kitroeff, that will help us better understand that historic gesture as Carlos details his experiences as both an athlete and an activist before and after the 1968 Olympics. (Note: During the talk, the following video was shown: • Tommie Smith/John Carl... )