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How the Clenched Fist Became a Black Power Symbol
This symbolic protest was just one of many Olympic moments that changed history. How the clenched fist came to define Black power Smith and Carlos's use of the raised fist was a symbolic precursor ...
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Trump’s raised fist - how one gesture can be used by Republicans, socialists, fascists, white supremacists and Black athletes
The raised fist is one of the most interesting of these because of its long and varied history: It’s been used by fascists, socialists, communists, Black Power advocates and even golfer Tiger Woods.
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How Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ 1968 Black Power salute inspired me to find my purpose
With that said, there were pockets of Black history, or more likely ... Not only did they raise a fist for Black power (though they’d both say it was for human rights), they received their ...
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Olympian John Carlos talks impact of Black Power salute at 1968 Olympics
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - On this final day of Black History Month, WNDU 16 News Now has an exclusive story about a moment in history which still resonates today. It all started at the 1968 ...