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At the Mexico City Olympic Games in October 1968. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, winners of the gold and bronze medals respectively in the 200m, raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the awards ceremony as the national anthem was played. Each athlethe wore a black glove and no shoes as a symbol of recognition of black poverty. As a result of their protest, both were sent home from the games.

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