Tommie Smith and John Carlos "Black Power 1968" (Mexico City Olympics) Vertical 24x36 Poster - Walldecor Canadiana slugger Darrell Evans

slugger Darrell Evans

live in the Great Lakes region

With the bold University of Southern California USC letters printed in glorious crimson on a golden background

you'll re-live the moment forever

Antonio Conte

Tommie Smith and John Carlos "Black Power 1968" (Mexico City Olympics) Vertical 24x36 Poster - Walldecor Canadiana slugger Darrell EvansIt was one of the 20th century's most powerful and controversial moments in sports, and a watershed event in the civil rights movement. After failing to convince their fellow black athletes to boycott the Mexico City 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos succeeded in winning the gold and bronze medals in the 200 meters track & field event. Determined to use the grand stage of the Olympic games as a platform for protest, Smith and Carlos accepted