Comment on TIL about the 1968 Olympic 'Black Power Salute' and the white guy in that photo

eureka@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

Both US athletes intended to bring black gloves to the event, but Carlos forgot his, leaving them in the Olympic Village. It was Peter Norman who suggested Carlos wear Smith’s left-handed glove. For this reason, Carlos raised his left hand as opposed to his right, differing from the traditional Black Power salute.

Classic “she’ll be 'right” attitude, Pete.

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