America/Mexico/Mexico City/North America/Sports Black Power salute in Mexico City By memolands / April 23, 2019 October 16, 1968. Two black American athletes have made history at the Mexico Olympics by Share this postClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)