what did the black gloves and raised clenched fist signified why did they do so
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➡MEXICO OLYMPICS ⬅
⏪The athletes John Carlos and Tommie Smith had won the gold and bronze medals respectively. But they were given there medal without shoes .
⏪So , they bowed their head with a clenched fist upright to symbolise the Black Poverty while the national anthem was being played .
⏪They were held guilty by the National Olympic Association for violating the Olympic spirit by Marking a Political statement.
⏪Hence , there medals were taken back and they were subjected to. A lot of humiliation .
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➡MEXICO OLYMPICS ⬅
⏪The athletes John Carlos and Tommie Smith had won the gold and bronze medals respectively. But they were given there medal without shoes .
⏪So , they bowed their head with a clenched fist upright to symbolise the Black Poverty while the national anthem was being played .
⏪They were held guilty by the National Olympic Association for violating the Olympic spirit by Marking a Political statement.
⏪Hence , there medals were taken back and they were subjected to. A lot of humiliation .
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