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When GOLD Turns BLACK by Ron WilksTommie Smith and John Carlos are world class sprinters bound for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. After the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., they are determined to bring world attention to the plight of Black America. Following their medal wins, Tommie and John make a spontaneous and profound gesture on the world’s largest stage.
Free admission, reservations recommended.
The Black Rep's Phoenix Rising Initiative is supported by PNC Arts Alive.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clyde Jordan Senior Center, 6755 State St, East St Louis, IL 62203-1673, United States,East Saint Louis, Illinois
