The RisingThe Rising: The Salute 1968

During their medal ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City on October 16, 1968, two African-American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, each raised a black-gloved fist during the playing of the US national anthem. It changed 20th-century history - and their own lives - forever.

The Rising was broadcast on SBS ONE at Tuesday 10 May 2022, 05:00.

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The Rising

The Rising is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2022. A total of 23 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2023.

Last broadcast:20/11/2023 at 23:04

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