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Bill Clinton remembers Nelson Mandela
Former US President, Bill Clinton, talks about his close friend, Nelson Mandela. Continue reading
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Nelson Mandela
Francois Pienaar discusses his friendship with Mandela
Francois Pienaar, the South African Rugby captain during the 1995 World Cup, reflects on his team's historic win and how it led to his friendship with Nelson Mandela. Continue reading
1968 Olympics Black Power salute
John Carlos: “Can’t nobody win this war for us, we have to win this war ourselves”
John Carlos discusses the decades of social inequality that drove him to do the black power salute during the 200-meter dash medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics. Continue reading
1968 Olympics Black Power salute
Tommie Smith on the motivation behind the black power salute
Tommie Smith discusses the motivation behind the Olympic black power salute and what happened to fellow 200-meter dash medal winner Peter Norman after he returned to Australia. Continue reading
1968 Olympics Black Power salute
Tommie Smith: “It was done for a reason, for social justice”
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. Continue reading
1968 Olympics Black Power salute
John Carlos on his family’s reaction to his infamy
John Carlos discusses how his grandchildren reacted to a large crowd gathering to hear him speak and shares his thoughts on race relations in the modern day. Continue reading
1968 Olympics Black Power salute
DC student: “It actually makes me want to do something for society now”
Ashley, a high school student in DC, explains how hearing John Carlos speak about the 1968 black power salute made her feel and how it encouraged her to get involved in social change. Continue reading