According to an article in The Honolulu Advertiser, Dr. Tommie Smith, the Olympic runner notorious at the time for giving the Black Power salute on the podium in Mexico City, will speak at 'Iolani on Monday, November 5.
Here is the article and the details:
"Former Olympic champion Tommie Smith, known for raising his fist on the podium of the 1968 Olympics, will speak at 'Iolani School Monday.
"Smith, who won the 200-meter dash at the Olympic Games in Mexico City, along with bronze medalist and teammate John Carlos, raised a clenched fist covered with a black glove during the playing of the U.S. national anthem.
"The gesture called attention to the civil rights of blacks, but the two were suspended from the team and widely chastised for the move.
"Smith, who once held 11 world records simultaneously, went on to become an educator and track coach.
"Earlier this year, he released his autobiography, 'Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith.'"
"Smith will speak at 7 p.m. at 'Iolani's St. Alban's Chapel."
