The John Carlos Story

A powerful and poignant memoir of an African American athlete who defied the establishmentdecades before Colin Kaepernick (Cornel West, New York Timesbestselling author of Race Matters).An NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary WorkBiography/Autobiography John Carlos was a bronze medalist in the two hundred-meter race at the 1968 Olympics, but he is remembered for more than his athletic accomplishments. His and his fellow medalists Tommie Smiths Black Power salutes on the podium sparked controversy and career falloutyet their show of defiance, seen around the world, remains one of the most iconic images of both Olympic history and African American history. This is the remarkable story of John Carloss experience as a young man in Harlem, a track and field athlete, and lifelong activist. This book is fascinating for more than just the sports history, as the...