Question

why carlos and smith raised an internal matter of American society at an international forum​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games, Smith and Carlos raised an internal matter of American society in the international forum.

They raised their black power salute especially while the medal presentation ceremony.

This was done as the means of protest against the discrimination made by African Americans in USA.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tommie Smith and John Carlos were US athletes. They both won medals in 200 metres running events during 1968 Mexico Olympics. , they wore human rights badges and raised their hands and removed their shoes during the medal ceremony to protest against the racial discrimination with African Americans in USA  Smith had revealed in his biography that the gesture was a human rights salute not a black power salute.