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Race, Culture, and the Revolt of the Black Athlete

Paperback • 2003 • English

Race, Culture, and the Revolt of the Black Athlete

By Douglas Hartmann

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About the book

Ever since 1968 a single iconic image of race in American sport has remained indelibly etched on our collective memory: sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos accepting medals at the Mexico City Olympics with their black-gloved fists raised and heads bowed. But what inspired their protest? What happened after they stepped down from the podium? And how did their gesture impact racial inequalities? Drawing on extensive archival research and newly gathered oral histories, Douglas Hartmann sets out...Show more

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9780226318561

Publisher

University of Chicago Press

Published year

2003

Language

English

Original title

Race, Culture, and the Revolt of the Black Athlete

Format

Paperback

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