1968 Olympics Black Power salute
Tommie Smith: “It was done for a reason, for social justice”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H9WP6n-Zno?rel=0

Tommie Smith, the 1968 Olympic gold medalist for the 200 meter dash, explains why he and John Carlos did the black power salute on the podium and explains the importance of the memorable event.

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