August 2012
31 posts
Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.
~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Photo by Jeffrey Blankfort for Ramparts (1968)
“I went for Ramparts in ’68 to the Olympics in Mexico City where I photographed Tommie Smith and John Carlos raising their fists during the playing of the National Anthem after they finished first and third in the 200-meter run. The response [in the stadium] was incredible — in total support. The Mexican people identified with the Black Liberation...
Religious buildings constructed of artillery from San Francisco based artist Al Farrow
I was really ambitious, expecting myself to post about this trip while on it. Berlin was the death of me, it took away my sense and there was no chance of blogging. I promise to post some photos as soon as possible!
