Colin Kaepernick, who was advised by Harry Edwards (the same intellectual force behind the 1968 Olympics protests), acted in his protest very much in the spirit of Smith and Carlos in 1968, paralleling the historical tradition.
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“Colin Kaepernick. Who was also advised by Harry Edwards and he was acting in his protest very much in the spirit of Smith and Carlos in '68.”
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Malcolm Gladwell Is Lord Of All Things Overlooked and Misunderstood | Rich Roll Podcast— Rich RollCreated: 8/10/2026, 10:09:34 PM
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