Black Power Salute: How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest (9780756555269)
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Author: Danielle Smith-Llera
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.
Publisher: Compass Point Books (01/01/2017)
Hardcover: 64 pages
ISBN-10: 0756555264
ISBN-13: 9780756555269
Reading age: 10 - 12 years
Grade level: 4th Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 1.00lbs
Dimensions: 10.30h x 9.30w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.5
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187237 / Black Power Salute: How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2017 pg. 45
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 217 - Recommended, Satisfactory
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.
Publisher: Compass Point Books (01/01/2017)
Hardcover: 64 pages
ISBN-10: 0756555264
ISBN-13: 9780756555269
Reading age: 10 - 12 years
Grade level: 4th Grade - 7th Grade
Item Weight: 1.00lbs
Dimensions: 10.30h x 9.30w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.5
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187237 / Black Power Salute: How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2017 pg. 45
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 217 - Recommended, Satisfactory
About the Author
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.
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