John Carlos, Cornel West, and Dave Zirin will be speaking at NYU to launch the long-awaited memoir, The John Carlos Story.
Tickets are FREE and first come, first-served, with priority given to NYU students: http://johncarlosstory.eve
Sponsored by:
Haymarket Books
Black Student Union at New York University
Center for Multicultural Education and Programs
Coles Sports Center
LGBTQ Student Center
NYU Division of Student Affairs
Silver School of Social Work
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist, John Carlos.
"John Carlos is one of the grand figures of the 20th century. His incredible political courage, indisputable athletic excellence and indestructible spiritual fortitude set him apart from most contemporary celebrities. In fact, his fame derives from his courage, excellence and fortitude. Yet it is only in this powerful and poignant memoir that we learn of what and who made him who he is."
--Cornel West, from the Foreword to The John Carlos Story
See the book trailer for the The John Carlos Story
http://www.vimeo.com/28868
Tickets are FREE and first come, first-served, with priority given to NYU students: http://johncarlosstory.eve
Sponsored by:
Haymarket Books
Black Student Union at New York University
Center for Multicultural Education and Programs
Coles Sports Center
LGBTQ Student Center
NYU Division of Student Affairs
Silver School of Social Work
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist, John Carlos.
"John Carlos is one of the grand figures of the 20th century. His incredible political courage, indisputable athletic excellence and indestructible spiritual fortitude set him apart from most contemporary celebrities. In fact, his fame derives from his courage, excellence and fortitude. Yet it is only in this powerful and poignant memoir that we learn of what and who made him who he is."
--Cornel West, from the Foreword to The John Carlos Story
See the book trailer for the The John Carlos Story
http://www.vimeo.com/28868
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