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Words to Action: Landmarks and Legacy of Athlete Activism

October 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos returned to SJSU, joined by fellow Olympians, Hall of Famers, journalists and scholars to commemorate 50 years of athlete activism.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Reflecting on the Day’s Significance

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Reflecting on the Day’s Significance

Monica Bosque2019-01-18T20:11:59+00:00January 18, 2019|

"Victory Salute," the Smith/Carlos sculpture and SJSU's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library makes us proud of our legacy and reminds us of King's support of the Olympic Project for Human Rights. Today, we take a moment to reflect on this day’s significance.

SJSU Reflects on the History and Future of Athlete Activism

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SJSU Reflects on the History and Future of Athlete Activism

Christina Olivas2018-10-24T22:09:14+00:00October 17, 2018|

Olympians, athletes, scholars and journalists discussed how the history of athlete activism will influence future waves of social justice at San Jose State's Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change Words to Action: Landmarks and Legacy of Athlete Activism town hall.

Alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos to Receive the San Jose State University Tower Award

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Alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos to Receive the San Jose State University Tower Award

Christina Olivas2018-09-26T05:27:09+00:00September 26, 2018|

Smith and Carlos were SJSU track and field team members when they were selected to compete in the 1968 Olympics, held in Mexico City.

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Eight University of Mississippi men's basketball players kneeled during the national anthem in response to a Confederacy rally near the arena. https://t.co/Djceg3fRcu

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Eight Ole Miss players take knee during anthem https://t.co/WUuWmN0zdX

Nancy Hogshead-Makar @Hogshead3Au·

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In response to the worst sexual abuse tragedy in history, “The Committee to Restore Integrity to the USOC” has given the following 12 Recommendations to @USOC_CEO and @SenateCommerce to restructure power and $$
- @EQLeague @SportandRights @WorldPlayersUtd https://t.co/7B2fUrO9im

SJSUwordstoaction @SJSUwordsaction·

22 Feb

Wonderful recognition From #CASEVII #AwardsofExcellence for our 50th Anniversary celebration last Oct of #OPHR & the silent protest of #SJSUalumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Mexico City #Olympics. @drharryedwards #SJSU #socialjustice #humanrights #sjsuwordstoaction

Dr Harry Edwards @drharryedwards·

15 Feb

NOW, sign Colin Kaepernick to a free agent contract; Commissioner: conduct a thorough review of mgt. of entire player protest situation in recognition that League will be well over 80% Black by mid-decade w/ other societal issues coming over stadium wall.

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