Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice (Signed Book)
The inspiring story of Tommie Smith reaches a new generation in Victory, Stand! detailing his act of silent protest for the racial injustices imposed upon African Americans at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Stunning illustrations by Dawud Anyabwile help bring Smith’s journey to life.
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympic...


