Power from the Podium
Narrated by Eon Grey , R.A. Ptahsen Shabazz , Dawn Patterson
- Released
- January 12, 2026
- Length
- 2 hrs 25 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- RA PTAH Inc.
"Power from the Podium" recounts the inspiring story of Olympic athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos, whose silent Black Power protest at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics made a lasting impact on social justice awareness. Their courageous act on the awards podium symbolized a stand against racial inequality and transformed their lives, shaping future generations of athlete activism. The audiobook highlights their role as pioneers whose actions continue to resonate in discussions of social and political causes in sports.
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