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October 16th is the 52nd anniversary of John Carlos and Tommie Smith's silent protest atop the Olympic medal stand in Mexico City. The image...

The results of Tommie Smith's black power salute on the stands at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City is remembered as the turning...

In 1968, were criticized for raising their fists as they received medals at that year’s Summer Olympics—now, they are receiving the U.S. Olympics...

From vilified Olympian to honored member of the academic community, Smith's lived an incredible life. The results of Tommie Smith's black power salute on the...

When the NFLs protest initially started, students of history knew the end result could be really bad for QB Colin Kaepernick. Muhammad Ali once stood up for what he believed, and it cost him three prime years of his career.  Tommie Smith and J

Colin Kaepernick’s effect on society and sports has gone global. On Thursday, the International Olympic Committee announced new guidelines that won’t allow athletes in this...

Last year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Tommie Smith and John Carlos raising their fists at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. This...

Steele, co-author of Tommie Smith's autobiography, "Silent Gesture", reflects on the 1968 Olympic protest, 50 years later. On October 16th, 1968, Tommie Smith and John...

The Minnesota Wild right winger spoke with The Shadow League about his stance in support of Colin Kaepernick and more. Minnesota Wild right winger J.T....

Last Sunday, when Lynn Redden, the superintendent of the Houston-area Onalaska Independent School District , posted, When you need precision decision making you cant count on a black quarterback,