John Carlos, 1968 Olympic U.S. Medalist, on the Sports Moment That Changed The World. 1 of 2
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- www.DemocracyNow.org - Almost half a century after his famous raised-fist salute at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, John Carlos has authored a new memoir with sports writer Dave Zirin, "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World." Olympic medal winners in the 200 meter race, John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the national anthem at the Olympic prize ceremony as a protest against racism in the United States. Seen around the world, the Black Power salute on the Olympic medal stand sparked controversy and an eventual career fallout. "I wasn't in there for the race, I was there to make a statement," Carlos told Democracy Now! in an interview Oct. 12 with Dave Zirin. "I was ashamed of America for America's deeds -- what they were doing in history as well as what they were doing at that time."
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The guy that won silver...... Peter Norman your legacy will live on!
yup he was part of it too he gave one of those guy's his glove
@@kinapaua3626 no he didn't. He told them to share the set of gloves. One guy forgot his.
Ian African Australian, and Ian verrry proud of this man he is an ozzy Legend, was farrrr ahead of his time and country.🇦🇺🇸🇩🇸🇸
Absolutely, the legend Peter Norman 👏👏👏👏❤️
In 2012 the Australian parliament finally offered a posthumous apology to Peter Norman for his treatment by the then government, the Australian Olympic and Sports Committees.
Peter died in 2006, Tommie Smith and John Carlos were pallbearers at his funeral. Peter’s 91 year old mother was present for the apology.
Peter qualified in the 100 and 200 metres for the next olympics but wasn’t selected in the team. He expressed his support for his fellow olympians, wore a badge supporting equality for all peoples and he was vilified by the powers that be, most of the press and most of the population. He wasn’t even invited to do a lap of honour with all past medal winners at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Peter was aware of the civil rights movement, but not knowledgeable of the history of black Americans. He was also aware of how badly the indigenous people of Australia were treated and the White Australia Policy was still in effect.
Besides any knowledge of history and politics Peter was simply a decent human being. He listened to his fellow athletes and decided to support them. Also, he wouldn’t compromise his integrity and apologise for his actions.
Peter still holds the 200 metre Australian record 50 years later.
posthumous apology
Too little, too late.
I always cry when I hear his name. Worst still the Australian Olympic committee did not invite him to be a part of the festivities for Sydney 2000. Total sham! Peter the Hero was invited by USA to be part of their team. I’m ashamed to be a Aussie with the treatment that peter received ! The best fuck you ever is his record for the silver medal still stands . Salute peter !
Carlos was a great athlete and had his heart in the right place. It is touching that he and Smith attended Norman's passing in Australia as Pal Bearers, and also gave eulogies.
The two black men respected, even loved, that white man. Such honesty!
THIS IS SPIRIT PERFECTLY DISPLAYED........ love and respect from INDIA............ WE ARE ONE.
Peter Norman, also big hero!
Pete is the Flash of Australia & the fastest man in Australia! The Dallas wanted to hire him as a wide receiver!
It's funny how history omits details constantly. Everyone should know how legendary Peter Norman is. Rest in peace.
Peter Norman is a king ... The man was on par with Mandela , Ghandi and MLK ... His story needs to be told and understood
Yes
Ghandi was racist, though. So Peter Norman was decidedly not like Ghandi. But Nelson Mandela and MLK, sure :)
I will! I will write a book & make a movie called "The Australian Flash"!
9:26 : my brother, my friend... that's what we could all aspire to switch the world the way it should always be !
I love this movement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course I was no where to be found. But I truly am down for any good movement for the rights of our people.
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Unbelievable courage, what incredible men.
and without shoes! Symbolizing they were against poverty!
He says Australia properly! Must’ve definitely been a good mate of an Aussie to get it right!
For me Peter Norman is the real hero. He stood all alone against the whole of Australia and refused to apologise and suffered the maximum. Further he not only supplied them with gloves and the great idea on how to manage with only 2 gloves. My heart goes out to Norman fr all the hardships he n his family had to undergo. May God bless his soul with a place in Heaven🙏🙏🙏
Parthasarathy J. Not quite the whole of Australia. Many sporting associations sent letters to the government in support of Peter. There were Labour MPs who spoke in parliament against his treatment. My high school sent a letter to the Prime Minister, initiated by students and signed by teachers and the principal.
There was support from various indigenous communities as well, people who had only recently had the right to vote.
I went to an anti apartheid rally in Sydney in 1971, before the arrival of the Springboks into the country, and there were people carrying placards about Peter Norman. Just three years after Mexico there were demonstrations at every Springbok match. A lot of the violence was between fans and demonstrators as well as the police. I’m definitely not denying that there were more people against Peter than people who supported him.
Sydney University students did organise a march in 1972 when Peter wasn’t selected in the Olympic team. The police illegally intervened on the day stopping the march even though it was a small protest.
This is recalled from my memory.
Parthasarathy J. A decent human being who did the right thing and then refused to compromise his integrity.
@@tessforbes8687 Thanks brother for giving me more details on this matter. Highly appreciate it. I was not aware of this whole incident until i saw this on UA-cam a few days back. As a white, Peter did not have any problems back home but his greatness lies in the fact that he still understood the feelings of John Carlos and Tommie Smith, and supported them instantly without thinking about the consequences when he goes back home. As you have said he stood by his decision despite all the problems. Big salute to this great man.
Parthasarathy J. I thought the Olympic Committee was very mean spirited in not allowing him to join his athletic peers in 2000. It was wrong as he was a medal holder and rather hypocritical considering all the corruption involving many countries. The young man was going to collect an Olympic medal and he had to make a moral decision.
@@tessforbes8687 True. Politics every where in this world due to which deserving people are often left out. You are right. It was Australia's loss that the country could not get hold of the Gold medal at the 2000 Olympics due to few mean minded fellows in the Committee.
Carlos and Bob Hayes ('64) were 2 powerful sprinters. They put in 150% effort. Norman, every bit as good, was every bit as Brave!
He's so fast. He used to run us down when he was the security guard at my high school. I was the fastest stoner, he moved like I was standing still
He was only 5'6 height too. The two Americans were 6'2.
John Carlos is tall. Taller than me. See, I was in, in school suspension. John was in charge of it. I found a article in sports illustrated about John. So I told him he better send me home or I would freak out and say he called me a"honkey"... They bought my dad to school to teach me a lesson.. but my dad was a huge racist, so he got mad that a person of color was speaking to him. I was so embarrassed. John is a really good guy. My dumb teenage self thought I was smart, instead I almost caused a bunch of issues, and freaked John out. I still feel bad
Activism done correctly - no one was harmed - it was a gesture. "We didn't do anything conventional that day." Also read the Kenny Moore article from SI "A Courageous Stand" written in 91. That was quite the year with assassinations of MLK and RFK. They took their stand and it was bold for it's time.
Best wake up movement ever! People need to recognize greatness !! They are my HEROS!! God made us to live in peace, so lets respect everyone's nationality & leave all those petty feelings out! Peace to all !!!
Wonderful Protest Moment...Legendary!
John Carlos presently works as a High school in Palm Springs California. I had my picture taken with at 'The Follies theatre" next to the City Libray. Salute.
He still works there? He's not security anymore, I hope.
These three brave human beings don't need any (Nobel - irony inside-) official award. Anybody who has a heart and who believes in humanity already gave them maximum props... and future ones will do the same. I don't believe in sanctity but I'm ready to make an exception with these three kool kats...
Absolutely. Grace, sacrifice and bravery. No blood, no big talk just commitment.
RIGHT ON!!!
There should be a movie on Peter Norman.
There is a documentary called salute on amazon that covers this entire event and Peter Norman’s role in it before during and after its on amazon prime
@@jaelyn1630 Ohh OK thank you very much!
What John Carlos says in this interview is so poignant, so true! Thank you John!
Equal Chance to be a Human Being ... powerful words
That day people witnessed 3 heros, 2 Americans, and 1 Australian ❤
Fuckin heroes, man.
He was fun... He used to chase us down. He was the security guard at my high school.
John Carlos, Tommie Smith, Peter Norman, sports icons for standing up to racism, the moment at the 1968 Olympics was legendary ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽👏👏👏
All 3 are LEGENDS!!!
Thank you!
John Carlos don't hold his tongue you're very strong brother his parents are from Cuba so are you letting you know he still black love I respect Carlos
Ojala contaramos con mas John Carlos en el mundo. Un verdadero heroe!
I love them🥺
Why cant all humans all get along? We are human, we should help each other, care for each other, communicte with each other despite our race, religion
preach
I feel for peter norwood
Yes I do too. Sacrifice for a cause he belived in
John Carlos always praises Peter Norman
A salute, a tribute to reverend Mr. King
why are we still fuckin' around?
Is the audio not working for anyone else?
It’s working now, refresh the video my man
This interviewer is very irritating, tone deaf and condescending! John Carlos handled this like a G✊🏾
The USA ..STILL has these problems..what is wrong with them?
I dont think he looked back during the race at all..check it out. That is not true.
They are heroes author of the book great Jamaican athletes by mark Jones
"Changed the world..."? How?
Pabcde. Babcde. Some how ignorent brick wouldn't understand.
Comment se fait 'il qu'il n'existe sur ce site aucun commentaire en français ?Les français seraient t'ils si insensibles sur ce sujet autant universel qu'intemporel à propos des droits de l'homme dans le monde et plus particulièrement dans "le monde du sport et ailleurs ? merci de bien vouloir répondre à ma question.cordialement à tous et à toutes et à bientôt Hubert
that is my uncle for real
He's cool as a fan
HEROE.
I think it was only the most famous gesture in olympic history according to the USA, not sure in context it ws though. American considerations should not supplant others., even though they try hard.
world tention brought the tention and the civil right issues on to the world.
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The Panthers had very little power at the time and were being arrested and impeded left and right. The were being set up by the police and attacked; several were murdered. Look up Fred Hampton, for instance .
The actions of these athletes brought more attention to the issues they were protesting, and if you want to bring money into it, as you seem to want do, resulted in more contributions to the several groups -- not just the Panthers -- who were working toward a more just world.
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It is a pity the people from the USA do not want to be one people, the problems of the USA is just that and the political landscae, why don't the people get a DIRECT vote for their president? This would go a long way towards fixing the problems but also make voting compulsory, allowing people to NOT vote is NOT democracy, it is an invitation to nothingness and the USA is hardly the greatest country on the planet, the largest GDP for sure, but examination deems it second rate.
Love this guy & his guts.Australia ripped off the white athlete, Peter Norman (deceased) in this pic. All three had thought of he symbolism here. Memorable.
This must have cost them a lot of endorsement money which they could have given to the Black Panthers or used to build some businesses or create some jobs for minorities in depressed areas. But I guess they got their ten minutes of fame out of it - which was probably the most important thing.
'ten minutes of fame'? That's why you're still watching it 50 years later, right?
If you don't understand , seek guidance and not expose your self like this, I'm embarrassed for you