On The Events Of 1968 And The Purpose Of Protest

"Without a doubt, there was no moment bigger than the Olympics in terms of attention. After all, these were the first Games that were broadcast in color. Also, the patriotic aura of the Olympics in 1968 was today’s environment on steroids. Looking back, there was no bigger, connected moment to protest the issues concerning the Olympic Project For Human Rights. Looking back, the only bigger moment could have been on the victory stand for the men’s 100 meters, the race that crowns the world’s fastest human. But the 200 was more than adequate."