Question

why tommy smith and john carlos recievedtheir medals wearing black shocks without shoes

Answer 1

In the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, two African American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos received their medals wearing black socks and no shoes. This was to represent the poverty of blacks in racist United States.

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Answer 2

Answer:

To represent black poverty and to draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States.