Question

What did African-American athlets in order to draw international attention to black poverty in the Mexican Olympics

Answer 1

Explanation:

They received their models wearing black socks and no shoes to represent Black poverty. (ii) When American national anthem was played, these two African-American athletes stood with clenched fists upraised and heads bowed. (iii) The black gloved and raised clenched fists were meant to symbolise Black power. (iv) Peter wore a human rights badge on his shirt to show his support.Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/72455/african-american-athletes-order-international-attention-black-poverty-mexico-olympic

Answer 2

Answer:

They stood with clenched fists and black gloves symbolizing black poverty and head bowed when the American national anthem was being played.

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