Black Power Salute: How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest Contributor(s): Smith-Llera, Danielle (Author) |
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ISBN: 0756555264 ISBN-13: 9780756555269 Publisher: Compass Point Books OUR PRICE: $33.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Mexico - Juvenile Nonfiction | Photography - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
Dewey: 796.48 |
LCCN: 2016038561 |
Lexile Measure: 1110 |
Series: Captured History Sports |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.3" W x 10.3" (1.00 lbs) 64 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 187237 Reading Level: 7.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. All three would pay a heavy price for their activism. A Life magazine photograph seen by millions would ensure that the silent protest was remembered, and eventually admired, as a symbol of the battle for equality and civil rights. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith-Llera, Danielle: - Danielle Smith-Llera's former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D.C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica. |