John Carlos

John Carlos

John Wesley Carlos is an American former track and field athlete and professional football player. He was the bronze-medal winner in the 200 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he displayed the Black Power salute on the podium with Tommie Smith.

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TV Series

Basketball: A Love Story

Basketball: A Love Story

7
Shut Up and Dribble

Shut Up and Dribble

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O.J.: Made in America

O.J.: Made in America

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Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

7.3
The Century of Icons

The Century of Icons

7

Movies

Salute

Salute

6.6
Stand

Stand

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Black Power Salute

Black Power Salute

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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

0
Malcolm X

Malcolm X

6.4
O.J.: Made in America

O.J.: Made in America

8.407
The Price of Protest

The Price of Protest

7.6
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games

7
The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World

4
1968

1968

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With Drawn Arms

With Drawn Arms

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