The Northwest African American Museum was packed with nearly 250 guests Thursday night as 1968 Mexico City Olympic bronze medalist John Carlos (left/photo by Paul Merca) spoke about his life before and after his defining moment, where he and teammate Tommie Smith raised their black gloved fists in the air during the medal ceremonies after the 200 meter dash.
Carlos, in town as part of a nation
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