1968 Olympics: Sacrificing Comfort for a Cause

1968 Olympics: Sacrificing Comfort for a Cause

John Carlos was one of the best sprinters in the world in the late 1960’s. After finishing third in the 200 meter in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Carlos and gold medal winner Tommie Smith, were part of one of the powerful and political statements ever made in the...
Jamaica Axing the Queen as Their Head of State

Jamaica Axing the Queen as Their Head of State

It’s been a long time coming but the plan is in motion and soon, Jamaica could be on its way to be a republic, ultimately axing the Queen as the head of state. Since its independence in 1962, the island country has had the British monarchy run its affairs but...