Question

The black gloved and raised clenched fists of Tommie Smith and John Carlos were meant to symbolize _____.

• A. Black power
• B. The US policy of racial discrimination
• C. White power
• D. Their pride while listening to the US national anthem

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Black power

• The black gloved and raised clenched fists of Tommie Smith and John Carlos were meant to symbolize black power. They are African-Americans.
• This event took place in 1968 Summer Olympics.
• It is also known as 1968 Olympics Black power salute.