In 2005, San Jose State University honored former students Tommie Smith and John Carlos with a 22-foot high statue titled Victory Salute, created by artist Rigo 23. It shows Smith and Carlos making a salute to human rights while the national anthem was playing during their medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics. A student, Erik Grotz, initiated the project to recognize their courage in advancing civil rights. The statue is on the grounds of the university.
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I like this.
It is a very impressive sculpture and it inspires a lot of thoughts about race, opportunity, equality etc..
Oh so powerful. I’m very happy it exists.
Me too, Lael-Heart.
What a beautiful sculpture! I especially like your very last image — it seems to be having the intended effect of inviting people to pause and participate in the moment.
I like that picture, too. Pictures of this sculpture are probably in a lot of family albums because graduates like to stand on the podium and cheer.
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Still very powerful.
I agree, Barb.