The Race for Equality and Education

Speaker: 
John Carlos
 
04 Mar 2011
 
12:45 PM
 
Sun Room, Memorial Union

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John Carlos, an Olympic medalist in track and field, is remembered for his "Silent Protest" against racism and economic oppression at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The iconic image of he and teammate Tommie Smith raising a black-gloved fist during the victory ceremony is one of sports history's most memorable moments. Born in Harlem, New York, he attended East Texas State University and then San José State University on track and field scholarships. After winning the bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics, he continued his education and won the NCAA Track & Field National Championship in 1969. He followed his track and field success with a brief career in the NFL, and later worked for PUMA, the Olympics, and the City of Los Angeles. Part of the 2011 Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity.

Registration is available for the 12th Annual Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE) to be held March 4, 2011 in the Memorial Union. ISCORE is a comprehensive forum on issues of race and ethnicity at Iowa State and beyond. Students, staff and faculty will be providing concurrent sessions at ISCORE 2011. The Morning Address will be made by Tahira Hira, Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Executive Assistant to the President. The conference keynote presentation will be from John Carlos, Olympic Medal Winner, activist and educator. Register now at [url=http://www.iscore.iastate.edu/registration/]www.iscore.iastate.edu/registration/[/url]