How Old Is Carlos

Despite the absence of the internet 52 years ago, Carlos, 75, and Smith, 76, still made a seismic statement with their activism during the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City.

Who were Carlos parents?

Early life and education Born in The Bronx, Carlos was raised in Harlem, New York. His mother, Vioris (née Lawrence, 1919–2016), was born in Jamaica West Indies to Afro Cuban parents and grew up in Santiago, Cuba. His father, Earl V. Carlos, Sr.

What happened to Tommie Smith after the Olympics?

A year after his Olympic win, Smith finished his BA in Social Science at San Jose State University and went on to earn a master’s in Social Change from Goddard College, whose program enabled Smith to integrate his teaching and writing practices into his coursework.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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