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It definitely means black power.

Nope.

 

[nitewulf]

incredible story, thank you.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

That guy was brave as hell. Can't believe his whole life was ruined because he wore a badge.

 

[p_xavier]

Great read, newfound respect as a result.

 

[lednerg]

Killer Mike posted an interview with Tommie Smith a couple days ago on his YouTube Channel. He talks about Peter Norman and the mistreatment he got at home for being supportive of Civil Rights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcYvnyBh_ig

 

[Chmpocalypse]

http://sfglobe.com/2015/12/07/white-man-in-the-photo-is-the-third-hero-that-night-in-1968/


Click the link to read the rest. It's quick, easy, and powerful.

Tears. Thank you for sharing, and thank you brave Olympians.

 

[norinrad]

I think once the world truly turns an eye on Australia, they are going to find out some pretty ugly stuff about that country.

 

[Coriolanus]

I think once the world truly turns an eye on Australia, they are going to find out some pretty ugly stuff about that country.

Why? As Abbot said, it used to be nothing but bush.

 

[SenorArdilla]

Why? As Abbot said, it used to be nothing but bush.

And then people started dumping convicts there.

 

[senahorse]

Thanks for the share OP, powerful stuff. Ashamed at the way my country treated Norman for all those years.

 

[Hypron]

Why? As Abbot said, it used to be nothing but bush.

That's got to be one of the most infuriating lines of arguing "we brought those savages civilisation so how dare they complain about being subjected to slavery and genocide!".

 

[Vard]

Respect.

 

[Boston]

What was the white guy suppose to do, other than just standing there lol?

Very nice story btw

 

[Acorn]

Love this read. I knew the story somewhat but was unfamiliar with the full punishment he had to go through.