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Author Carlos, John, 1945-

Title The John Carlos story : the sports moment that changed the world / John Carlos with Dave Zirin ; [foreword by Cornel West].

Publication Info. Chicago, IL : Haymarket Books, [2011]
©2011

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Location Call No. Status
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  796.422 C19    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Biographies  BIOG CARLOS, JOHN    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  796.422 CARLOS C    Check Shelf
Description xxi, 193 pages ; illustrations : 22 cm
Summary Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos.
Subject Carlos, John, 1945-
African American track and field athletes -- Biography.
Track and field athletes -- United States -- Biography.
African American athletes -- Political activity -- History -- 20th century.
Olympic Games (19th : 1968 : Mexico City, Mexico)
United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century.
Added Author Zirin, Dave.
ISBN 9781608461271 hardback $22.95
1608461270 hardback
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