Write about the image below.
Do the research-Mexico Olympics, 1968.
Why was it controversial?
During their medal ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City,
two African-American athletes,Tommie Smith and John Carlos, each raised a black-gloved
fist during the playing of the US national anthem.
Because they were protesting for black african-american rights.
two African-American athletes,Tommie Smith and John Carlos, each raised a black-gloved
fist during the playing of the US national anthem.
Because they were protesting for black african-american rights.
List the 3 athletes and countries they’re from.
Two of them were African-Americans (Tommie Smith and John Carlos) including an Australian Peter Norman.