authortcl

I too agree that it's important to seek knowledge. I often, though not always or immediately, research something when it captures my interest. I should have been clearer when I stated I "always wondered what the history was behind that statue." I knew a basic quick snapshot of the history (yes, I read the plaque too), but the article that Waterstar provided was powerful and added much more in depth. As was stated, people may not "act on their curiosity about something" right away or at all. In my case, my curiosity was pricked, but later fell to the wayside in pursuing matters that were more immediate at the time. No excuses, just fact. However, when I saw this article, I took the time to read it, which then prompted me to do more research about the fist symbol and the different meanings behind it. Seeing that the Olympics is going on, I was especially interested in this article. Nobody knows it all, and of course we can all learn from each other. Certainly this world provides us with an overwhelming amount of information, so though we can never research and absorb it all, we should make an effort to become more informed. Waterstar, thank you again for providing it and keeping us informed. I will definitely check out blackpast.org.

Wow, this is so incredibly timely. I have taken several classes at San Jose State University where there is a statue of John Carlos and Tommie Smith. I walked past it many times, and always wondered what the history was behind that statue. Thanks for sharing! I have learned so much from your posts on this topic. I found an article that talks about the day the statue was put up at San Jose State. Here it is: http://santacruz.ind...18883/index.php