On Oct. 17, alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos return to SJSU, joined by fellow Olympians, Hall of Famers, journalists and scholars to commemorate 50 years of athlete activism. Tickets now available.
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Alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos to Receive the San Jose State University Tower Award
Smith and Carlos were SJSU track and field team members when they were selected to compete in the 1968 Olympics, held in Mexico City.
50th Anniversary of the Defining Moment in Sports Social Activism: The Voices of 1968 Head to San Jose State University for Historic Town Hall
SJSU alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos, fellow 1968 U.S. Olympic Team members, sports sociologist and SJSU alumnus Dr. Harry Edwards, and additional athletes, scholars and activists will serve as panelists at “Words to Action: Landmarks and Legacy of Athlete Activism.”
Statement from Dr. Harry Edwards on the new Nike Ad Campaign Featuring Colin Kaepernick
“I am both deeply moved and inspired by NIKE’s promotion of the words and image of Colin Kaepernick as part of its 2018 marketing campaign."
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