R5 Righteous Growth Mode
Learn from Smith & Carlos. Apply to your life.
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Research
Study what Smith and Carlos did. Why was it a righteous act?
The 1968 Olympic Protest:
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony for the 200‑meter race, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black‑gloved fists as the U.S. national anthem played. This silent gesture was a protest against racial injustice and inequality. They used the global Olympic stage to communicate a moral message, transforming personal achievement into a platform for human rights advocacy.
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony for the 200‑meter race, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black‑gloved fists as the U.S. national anthem played. This silent gesture was a protest against racial injustice and inequality. They used the global Olympic stage to communicate a moral message, transforming personal achievement into a platform for human rights advocacy.
“If I win, I am American, not a black American. But if I did something bad, then they would say I am a Negro. We are black and we are proud of being black.” — Tommie Smith
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