1968
Mexico City (Olympics), US
At the 1968 Olympics, African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in a black power salute after winning the 200 meters, wearing boots and socks to protest poverty and racism. This global act of resistance symbolized the Black Power movement's demand for self-determination and human rights over integration[1][6]. The salute sparked international debate on racial justice and athlete activism[1].
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