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SUMMARY:History through Film and Radio: The Stand (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:The Intersection of Sports\, Politics and Culture \n\nThe 
 Stand: How Gesture Shook the World \n\n      The 1968 Olympics\, American 
 Boycotts\, Tommy Smith and John Carlos\n\nPresented by Dr. Gary 
 Gershman\n\nEach week\, the library will feature a video or radio interview 
 (30 to 60 minutes in length) highlighting a specific African American 
 athlete or athletes who played a pivotal role in breaking barriers and 
 challenging societal norms in the United States. The program will examine 
 the broader historical context through the lens of sports and will connect 
 key moments in history with iconic athletes and events.\n\nUsing the 
 documentary The Stand\, this session delves into the circumstances that led 
 runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos to make their iconic gesture of 
 defiance at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City\, during a pivotal and 
 volatile period for the civil rights movement. The 1968 Olympics were 
 marked by numerous politically charged events and controversial actions. 
 Amid a strong push by Black athletes to boycott the games—some of whom 
 did—the enduring image of that event remains Smith and Carlos raising 
 their fists in black gloves during the medal ceremony. This powerful moment 
 underscored the intersection of sports and politics\, highlighting the 
 profound influence sports can have on society and culture\, while 
 reigniting the ongoing debate over the role of politics in sports and the 
 rights of athletes to protest.\n\nComplimentary lunch will be served.
LOCATION:Alvin Sherman Library: Second Floor\, Room 2053\, Gallery
ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Klein":MAILTO:kdiane@nova.edu
CATEGORIES:Exhibit Tie-in
CONTACT;CN="Diane Klein":MAILTO:kdiane@nova.edu
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://nova.libcal.com/event/13983832
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