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Black Power Salute
- How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest
- Narrated by: Anonymous
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, History
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Summary
Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. All three would pay a heavy price for their activism. A Life magazine photograph seen by millions would ensure that the silent protest was remembered, and eventually admired, as a symbol of the battle for equality and civil rights.
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- Mike
- 31-05-22
a little off
It seems like this audio book was edited or censored. There are moments when the narration pauses and then picks up in a different spot, it really takes away from the experience.