The John Carlos Story

Nominated for an NAACP Image Award, this audiobook tells the remarkable story of John Carlos, one of the athletes who famously raised his fist in a Black Power salute during the 1968 Olympics. The salute sparked widespread controversy and had significant repercussions for Carlos and his fellow athlete Tommie Smith, but it also became an enduring symbol of the Black Power movement and Olympic history. Through Carlos’s experiences, listeners gain insight into his lifelong activism and the impact of that iconic moment.