Today I learned...
The white man in this photo was Peter Norman from Australia who finished 2nd the 1968 200m final. Norman stood in solidarity with the American Black athletes. It was Norman who suggested, when discovered they only had 1 pair of gloves, to each wear one. (cont)
Anyone notice what happened in “The Last Dance” documentary when MJ was cut from the varsity team in 10th grade? His mom told him to work harder. Notice that she didn’t call the coach, athletic director or superintendent to complain. #LastDance