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Olympic Black Power Salute a while ago
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1968. After winning the gold medal, sprinter Tommie Smith and teammate John Carlos give a black-power salute during the awards ceremony, leading to their suspension by the U.S. Olympic Committee. (http://www.britannica.com)
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