# @diversity.duc on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMjNiIye8J
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24110141-diversityduc-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-16T19:04:39.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Diversity Action Group (DAG) (@diversity.duc) — https://gondola.cc/diversity.duc

## Caption

56 years ago today, on October 16, 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos made history at the Olympics by raising their Black-gloved fists during the U.S. national anthem. Their silent protest was a powerful stand for civil rights and against racial injustice on the world stage. This iconic moment wasn’t just about athletics; it was about courage, solidarity, and the fight for equality.✊🏿

Today, we honor their legacy, their bravery, and the ongoing struggle for justice. Let this reminder encourage us all to keep pushing for change, no matter the stage we’re on.🙌🏾⭐️

#BlackPower #OlympicProtest #TommieSmith #JohnCarlos #CivilRights #PowerInUnity #LegacyOfStrength #EqualityForAll #HistoryInTheMaking #NeverForget

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historyinthemaking, tommiesmith, olympicprotest, legacyofstrength, neverforget, johncarlos, powerinunity, equalityforall, civilrights, blackpower

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