1936 Olympics Book Report
Summary
This summary is about how in the 1936 Olympics they 19 black athletes weren't recognized for the winning. During the 1968 Olympics two African American men raised their fist during the star spangled banner. It appeared to represent “ Black Power”. When the Olympic team went over to Germany Hitler believed whites were the superior race. The gesture is used to protest the oppression of black people. In American history there's been a long history of racism. To add the president thanked Owens, Smith, and Carlos because he said they paved the way for people in the Olympics from all different races. Their silent protest during the games was controversial but it woke people up about the issue. Obama pointed out that the diversity of the
This summary is about how in the 1936 Olympics they 19 black athletes weren't recognized for the winning. During the 1968 Olympics two African American men raised their fist during the star spangled banner. It appeared to represent “ Black Power”. When the Olympic team went over to Germany Hitler believed whites were the superior race. The gesture is used to protest the oppression of black people. In American history there's been a long history of racism. To add the president thanked Owens, Smith, and Carlos because he said they paved the way for people in the Olympics from all different races. Their silent protest during the games was controversial but it woke people up about the issue. Obama pointed out that the diversity of the