TOP: Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith speaks at San Jose State University on Wednesday in recognition of the city of San Jose’s declaration calling for Oct. 16 to be known moving forward as Tommie Smith and John Carlos Day.

BOTTOM LEFT: Smith stands in front of the Black Power Salute statue that depicts him and Carlos at the 1968 Olympics.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The statue, made by Portuguese artist Rigo 23, shows Smith and Carlos raising their black-gloved fists during the playing of the national anthem after they won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200 meters.