Why Pro Athletes Won’t Stay Silent Anymore

Sean Gregory, Time
Fri, 12/19/2014 - 11:57am

For nearly 50 years, John Carlos, the American sprinter who raised his arm and clenched his fist at the 1968 Olympics to protest racial inequality, has waited for a group of athletes to follow his example. To stand for something more than scoring points and pushing products. His wait is finally over.

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