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1.	How did the African-American athletes in Mexico Olympics 1968 try to draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States?
Answer» To draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States, the African American athletes performed following activities: (i) They received their models wearing black socks and no shoes to represent Black poverty. (ii) When American national anthem was played, these two African-American athletes stood with clenched fists upraised and heads bowed. (iii) The black gloved and raised clenched fists were meant to symbolise Black power. (iv) Peter wore a human rights badge on his shirt to show his support.

How did the African-American athletes in Mexico Olympics 1968 try to draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States?

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To draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States, the African American athletes performed following activities:

(i) They received their models wearing black socks and no shoes to represent Black poverty.

(ii) When American national anthem was played, these two African-American athletes stood with clenched fists upraised and heads bowed.

(iii) The black gloved and raised clenched fists were meant to symbolise Black power.

(iv) Peter wore a human rights badge on his shirt to show his support.