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Sports, Protest, and Civil Rights: John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics

What controversy arose around this image from the 1968 Olympics? In this episode of BRIdge from the Past, Mary explores the image of John Carlos and Tommie Smith and the statement they made during the Mexico City Olympics. What historical events occurred around this time that led to their protest? What lessons can we learn about protests today from examining this image? BRIdge from the Past: Art Across U.S. History is a YouTube series for students that explores an important historic image every episode to gain insights into the culture, politics, and society of a particular time in U.S. history. Host Mary Patterson will explain how each primary source is its own "window to the past," revealing new areas for contemplation and discussion. Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/act... Black Power: The Politics of Liberation in America, 1967: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/act... About the Bill of Rights Institute: Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide. Official Site: http://billofrightsinstitute.org Facebook:   / billofrightsinstitute   Twitter:   / brinstitute   Instagram:   / brinstitute   BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/new...