Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice
Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes
In this black-and-white graphic autobiography, athlete and scholar Dr. Tommie Smith recounts his path from a childhood in rural Texas to an Olympic gold medal. The narrative also addresses the consequences surrounding his protest against racial discrimination on the Olympic podium. Smith and another man were made to leave the Olympics afterward, received death threats, faced ostracism, and experienced ongoing financial hardship. The book presents Smith’s decision to raise his fist as part of his personal history and public stand against discrimination.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
