I was a pallbearer. I felt, when I got the call that Peter had died, I didn't have any bank account, but I felt I needed to start walking then because there was no way in the world I would miss Peter Norman's service.

How can you ask someone to live in the world and not have something to say about injustice?

It was like when we went to Mexico City [Olympics in 1968] it was sun and shining and bright. When we came home it was chaotic and storms everywhere. I think the most devastating thing was to make the adjustment as to why so many individuals that you grew up with in the sport thought it necessary to turn their backs and walk away from you.

It stands for diversity. It stands for vision and strength. It stands for belief in the right things. That's what I think it stands for.

Rosie Grier was the springboard to the return of my life.

I think society had to grow up to the mentality of Peter Norman.

I'm a man that has a vision as to how this world can be, and I've gathered myself through all the ordeals that I had to make me a well-rounded person and still fight for justice.