The mural depicts the famous photograph of African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos signaling the “Black Power” salute during the medal awards ceremony, alongside Australian athlete Peter Norman, at the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
Listed as a heritage item, the mural will be protected from the threat of future development or alteration. This is the final step in a process begun by former Labor Councillor Meredith Burgmann and part of a broader street art policy developed by Labor Councillor Linda Scott.
Cr Scott will present the street art policy proposal to Council later this year.
