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Olympian John Carlos: ‘If You’re Famous and You’re Black, You Have to Be An Activist’ 

Posted on July 17, 2016 by The Soul Brother

By Sameer Rao Back in 1968, sprinter John Carlos’ decision to stand for racial justice and raise his black-gloved fist during the Olympics’ medal ceremony led to a backlash that ultimately cost him his marriage. “My wife and kids were tormented,” Carlos wrote in … Continue reading →

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