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Olympic Project for Human Rights

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Racism 📍 Mexico

Olympic Project for Human Rights

Also known as: OPHR

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Smith and Carlos protest racial injustice on the Olympic podium

📅 16 October 1968

Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised gloved fists during the Olympic medal ceremony in Mexico City. Australian silver medallist Peter Norman wore an Olympic Project for Human Rights badge in...