Legendary Athlete and Civil Rights Icon John Carlos Passes Away at 79
The world of athletics and social justice is mourning the loss of a legend, as John Carlos, the iconic Olympic athlete and civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 79. Carlos was born on June 5, 1944, and just days after celebrating his 79th birthday, he left an indelible mark on the world.
John Carlos is best known for his historic protest at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, where he, along with fellow athlete Tommie Smith, raised their black-gloved fists in a powerful gesture of solidarity and defiance against racial inequality and social injustice. This momentous act of courage
Legendary Athlete and Civil Rights Icon John Carlos Passes Away at 79
The world of athletics and social justice is mourning the loss of a legend, as John Carlos, the iconic Olympic athlete and civil rights activist, has passed away at the age of 79. Carlos was born on June 5, 1944, and just days after celebrating his 79th birthday, he left an indelible mark on the world.
John Carlos is best known for his historic protest at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, where he, along with fellow athlete Tommie Smith, raised their black-gloved fists in a powerful gesture of solidarity and defiance against racial inequality and social injustice. This momentous act of courage
