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Olympics medalist Tommie Smith is up for National Book Award
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA picture story co-authored by Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and a novel by Nobel laureate Olga...
Still ‘in the midst of a struggle,’ NAACP honors John Carlos, Tommie Smith in Sacramento
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 12 months agoJohn Carlos wore a necklace with a Black fist pendant over his tie and dress shirt Saturday — the...
Malcolm Gladwell podcast examines iconic 1968 Olympic protest and its San Jose roots
LA Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMalcolm Gladwell's latest podcast "Legacy of Speed" focuses on the story behind the famous photo of...
Generational civil rights leaders gather on UC Berkeley panel to pass baton
NBC Sports BayArea via Yahoo Sports· 4 months agoDr. Harry Edwards, Dr. John Carlos and Dr. Tommie Smith, three of the biggest champions for justice...
Gayl Jones, Tommie Smith among National Book Award finalists
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoGayl Jones' “The Birdcatcher,” a short, lyrical novel about a writer's trip to Ibiza and the gifted,...
Shaikin: How Harry Edwards continues to honor Jackie Robinson's legacy
LA Times via Yahoo Sports· 2 months agoOn Monday, the Dodgers celebrated the remarkable life and enduring impact of Jackie Robinson, the...
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Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoGayl Jones, Tommie Smith among National Book Award finalists
Cal women's basketball activists enlist Dr. John Carlos for ‘Race for Change'
NBC Sports BayArea via Yahoo Sports· 8 months agoDr. John Carlos will be in the Bay Area this weekend for the fourth annual "Race for Change," which...
When L.A. track stars Quincy Watts and Kevin Young set the gold standard 30 years ago
LA Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAmericans Quincy Watts, right and Steve Lewis embrace after finishing first and second,...
Running saved his life. Now this coach won't let health scares keep him from his passion
York Daily Record via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoFor the past decade of his coaching career, Bradley Snell has held "inspirational Fridays" for his...