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    Olympian John Carlos: 'If You're Famous and You're Black, You Have to Be An Activist'

    Carlos, who famously raised the Black Power fist on the winner’s stand at the 1968 Olympics, addressed the importance of Black athletes’ activism in a new Vox piece.

    Sameer Rao Jul 15, 2016 11:59AM EDT

    ICYMI: West Point Clears 16 Black Women Cadets After Investigating 'Unity' Photo

    The photo, featuring the cadets raising their fists, received criticism from those who thought they broke rules banning uniformed cadets from political involvement. 

    Sameer Rao May 13, 2016 3:45PM EDT

    Photo of Black Female Cadets Raising Fists Prompts West Point Investigation

    The image may violate a directive that discourages any “partisan political activity” by uniformed service members. 

    Sameer Rao May 5, 2016 4:15PM EDT

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