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John Carlos - 1968 Olympics

John Carlos - 1968 Olympics

Dr. John Carlos addresses the Black Cultural Conference audience, next to the iconic image of his protest at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

A witness to living history

A witness to living history

APS students listen to John Carlos speak on education and activism.

BSU 2018

Members of the 2018 Black Student Union

John Carlos - UNM Black Cultural Conference

John Carlos - UNM Black Cultural Conference

John Carlos addresses the BCC Keynote audience; in the background, an image of himself with athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.

The present-day power of the past

1968 Olympian John Carlos addresses UNM Black Cultural Conference

By Elizabeth Dwyer October 04, 2018

Categories: Inside UNM African American Student Services

Tags: Black Student Union John Carlos 1968 Olympics

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