presents his second, and final, discussion with Dr. On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L.
In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in Olympic history that still resonates today.On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Stand (4.51 avg rating, 267 ratings, 79 reviews, published 2022), Silent Gesture (3.65 avg rating, 60 ratings, 8.
Cowritten with Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular artwork from Emmy Award–winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, Victory. Stand (4.52 avg rating, 263 ratings, 79 reviews, published 2022), Silent Gesture (3. In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Stand) Tommie Smith is the author of Victory. On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans.
By Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud AnyabwileĪ groundbreaking and timely graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports-and a tribute to his fight for civil rights.
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