From 1968 to 2011: John Carlos and Dave Zirin Teach-in at Occupy Chicago

Committee: 

Education

When: 

Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 3:00pm

Location: 

Plaza next to the Chicago Board of Trade (corner of Lasalle and Jackson, between Jackson and Van Buren)

Facilitator: 

John Carlos and Dave Zirin

Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement.

Come hear the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist, John Carlos, who will appear along with the co-author of his recent autobiography, Nation sports editor Dave Zirin.

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