Primary Source BBC News- UK On This Day: 1968: Black athletes make silent protest Two black American athletes stage a silent protest against racial discrimination. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, stood on the podium with their heads bowed and raised their black gloved hands during the American National Anthem.
Secondary Sources 2. Matthey, James. news.com.au John Carlos has one regret over his famous Black Power salute: April 3rd, 2016 Carlos has one regret over the salute. He his regret has nothing to do with how the ceremony unfolded, but how his actions had long lasting impacts on his family. He says in the interview “I didn’t think people would strike out at my wife and kids. I thought that they would just come after me.”
3. Martin, Jill. CNN Tommie Smith reflects on winning gold, iconic salute nearly 50 years later: August 19, 2016 Tommie smith says that he wanted to wear articles that represented black power.The black socks represented poverty. The right hand with the black glove represented power and tranquility
4. C N, Trueman "Peter Norman" historylearningsite.co.uk. The History Learning Site, 27 Mar 2015. 16 Aug 2016. Peter Norman came second in the 200m final that changed history in the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games. Peter Norman did support Tommie Smith and John Carlos even though he did not raise his hand.
5. Young, Gary. TheGurdian.com The man who raised a black power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games, March 30, 2012 At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics the medals were being hung round the necks of Tommie Smith, Peter Norman, and John Carlos. During Star-Spangled Banner Smith and Carlos were wearing black gloves and raised their fists in the black power salute.