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“The bottom line is, if you stay home, your message stays home with you. If you stand for justice and equality, you have an obligation to find the biggest possible megaphone to let your feelings be known. Don't let your message be buried and don't bury yourself.”

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John Carlos

John Carlos, born on June 5, 1945, is a renowned Olympic athlete. He gained fame for his protest against racial discrimination at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, where he and Tommy Smith raised black gloves during the medal ceremony. more

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