Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith (Sporting)
by Tommie Smith, Delois Smith, and David Steele

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and his teammate John Carlos came in first and third in the 200-metre sprint. In this text, Smith explains why, as they received their medals, both men raised a black-gloved fist, creating an image that has symbolized the conflicts of race, politics, and sports.