Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports
Presented by John Carlos and Dave Zirin
Thursday, February 2nd at 4 p.m.
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center
The striking image of John Carlos raising his black-gloved fist on the platform at the 1968 Summer Olympics has become an iconic image. The image is well known, but his story is not. Dr. Carlos, winner of the bronze medal in the men’s 200-meter race, and renowned American sportswriter Dave Zirin will discuss how sports have helped both to stabilize and to disrupt the political status quo throughout history. They will also examine the history of rebel athletes who dared to fight for social justice beyond the field of play.
(This event is the first “Intersections” program presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Women’s Center and the LGBT Resource Center. This year’s “Intersections” is co-sponsored by the Sports Leadership Club.)
Check out Dave Zirin's books:
The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World
A Poeple's History of Sports in the United States: 250 Years of Politics, Protest, People, and Play
Connections to the Classroom:
Politics and Play: Americas Rebel Athletes
Toward a Radical Sport Journalism: An Interview with Dave Zirin
Olympic Medalist John Carlos Reflects on '68 Black Power Salute
1968 The Black Power Salute - video
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