Today, I revisit the 1968 Black Power salute at the Mexico City Olympics, unpacking the courage, consequences, and history behind that raised fist. This moment still challenges how we understand protest, patriotism, and power on this episode of Culture Decoded. Also, my band is headed back on the road. We’d love to see you Washington DC, Philadelphia and NYC. Learn more and make plans to see us now at darastarrtucker.com. #darastarrtucker #culturedecoded #bluesalley #southjazzkitchen #citywinery

Figure Skating icon Peggy Fleming making history. ⭐ In fact, she was the only American to take home a gold medal at the Grenoble 1968 Olympic Winter Games. Relive this iconic moment from 54 years ago! ISU Figure Skating | Olympics

107K views · 1.7K reactions | An Olympic record from Mexico 1968 that still hasn't been broken! 勞 The jump was so off the scale that they had to calculate it with measuring tape.  This is the story of Bob Beamon's legendary long jump, which took place 56 years ago today. World Athletics | Team USA | Olympics | Facebook

5.5K views · 32 reactions | NEW: Evening Report | July 14, 1965 Retro-style news capsule with vintage commercials. Adlai Stevenson collapses and dies; Robert McNamara heads for Saigon; Sinatra plays Forest Hills; Viet Cong forces multiply; a legendary stunt pilot is killed; National League All-Stars reign supreme. All podcasts here: https://www.realtime1960s.com/ | Real Time 1960s | Facebook

On March 7, 1965, Bill Plante was in Selma, Alabama reporting on "Bloody Sunday" as a CBS News correspondent. Two weeks later, he interviewed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he marched across the bridge where protesters had been beaten. Today — 50 years later — Plante returns to Selma: http://cbsn.ws/1H7mLXb | CBS Evening News

1.7K views · 23 reactions | NEW: Evening Report | Jan. 6, 1965 Retro-style news capsule with vintage commercials. LBJ delivers his State of the Union; MLK plans a campaign in Selma; Senate divided over Vietnam; “Ready Steady Go!” bans miming; Malcolm X speaks out; Joe Namath signs with the Jets. All podcasts here: https://www.realtime1960s.com/ | Real Time 1960s | Facebook