By Oretha Winston Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas stunned the world in 2012 by becoming the first African American in history to win the individual all-around gold medal at the Summer Olympics. Behind her meteoric rise was a supportive family willing to sacrifice everything for years to help her dream. Now 19, Gabby is ready to do it all over again in hopes of making it back to … [Read more...]
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Lifetime Kicks Off Black History Month With “The Gabby Douglas Story”
Winning numerous state championship titles at a very early stage in her gymnastics career, it is no surprise that Gabby Douglas became the girl we were all cheering for in the 2012 Olympics. As Gabby continued to make her mark in the world of competitive gymnastics, her family was faced with a decision that would forever change the course of her life – letting Gabby live … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Olympic Gold Gymnast Gabby Douglas Faced Racism, Bullying During Training
16 year old Gabby Douglas has quickly become one of America's sweethearts, especially after her dynamic performance at the 2012 London Olympics, where Gabby made history with her two gold medals. It definitely hasn't been easy for the teenager, and not just because of comments about her hair. Douglas opens up to Oprah Winfrey on her interview for Sunday's episode of Oprah's … [Read more...]
Olympian Gabby Douglas Covers Jet Magazine
If you're in love with Olympian Gabby Douglas like we are then you'll definitely want to pick up a copy of the upcoming Jet Magazine. The issue, which is set to hit newsstands Labor Day Weekend, features an inside look at the gold medalist. It will also cover some of the topics that were sparked during her Olympic run including her relationship with her father, and of … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Gabby Douglas Talks About Her Faith
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas talks about her faith in this video that was recorded prior to her departure for the Olympic games. In the video, Gabby talks about prayer and scripture and how important faith is in her life. Each morning she would awake, looking for a morning scripture from her mother, and if she didn't have it she would hound her for it. "She would … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Dominique Dawes Gives an Emotional Reaction to Gabby Douglas’ Win
As we celebrate the amazing accomplishment of Olympic Gold with Gabby Douglas we had to share this video. Below you'll see former Olympian Dominique Dawes in tears as she expresses her joy for young, Gabby Douglas. Our favorite portion of this interview is when she mentions that she can take down the fact that she was the only African-American [gymnast] with a gold medal, from … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Raising an Olympian – Gabby Douglas
This is an amazing story about Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas and the sacrifices that she and her family have made in order for her to reach the level that she's currently at. Get your tissues ready because this inspiring young lady has an amazing story to tell. BMWK, after you check out the video let us know if you could have let your daughter go the same way. Also let us … [Read more...]
Enough with the Black Hair Obsession; Focus on What Matters: GABBY WON!
I learned of Gabby Douglas's win on Facebook. But just a few posts down, I also learned about the derogatory comments about her hair. Yes, her hair! What a shame. The first African American female to win Olympic gold in the all-round gymnastics competition gets attacked online for her hairstyle. Really? Maybe you have read the negative comments online or maybe you … [Read more...]
Simply Simone. Biles to Manuel and Our List of African American Athletes Slaying the Competition in the Olympics
[tps_header]The 2016 Olympics are in full swing. There are several African American athletes representing the red, white and blue—some names you might already know and some names you'll likely be hearing for the first time. But here is our list of athletes to watch:[/tps_header] Simone Biles https://www.instagram.com/p/BISkqjPjR_B/?taken-by=simonebiles&hl=en Age: … [Read more...]
Surprise! Who Made the 2016 Olympic Gymnastic Team? And Why It Might Be the Most Diverse Team Ever
Sports analysts are calling them the most talented women's Olympic gymnastic team in U.S. history—AND they just so happen to be the most diverse team. But one key member of the all-star team almost didn't make the cut. The highly decorated Gabby Douglas, who won two gold medals in the 2012 Olympic as the best all-around individual gymnast and as part of the winning team … [Read more...]
Who Is Tired Of Natural Hair Jokes that are Directed at Kids?
It's so tiring to hear grown people attack children and young people on social networks regarding their hair and wearing it the way it grows out of their head. Yes, I am talking about the recent BET incident where one of the hosts of 106 and Park makes unnecessary and what I consider to be mean comments about a baby's hair. Yes, that baby just happened to be the child of … [Read more...]
Video: Sneak Peek at Lifetime’s “A Day Late and A Dollar Short” Starring Whoopi Goldberg and Tichina Arnold
Lately, it seems like LIfetime is dishing out great films that really speak to Black women. After releasing hits like “The Gabby Douglas Story” and “Steel Magnolias,” Lifetime TV is now getting ready to air the world premier of A Day Late and a Dollar Short, based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author, Terry McMillan. In the film, Viola Price (played by Whoopi … [Read more...]
BMWK Founders Lamar and Ronnie Tyler Make the Ebony Magazine Power 100 List!!!
Wow BMWK family! We're excited, humbled, grateful and almost in disbelief that we've been selected to the Ebony Power 100 list for the 2nd year in a row. With our actual names this time (last year was just the website LOL). By following our passion we've found God's purpose for our lives and hopefully assisted the marriages and families of others in the process but so much more … [Read more...]
Black Gold: More African American Medalists in the Olympics
The USA is back on top in the medal count this morning, partly in thanks to the valiant efforts of Allyson Felix, Carmelita Jeter, Aries Merritt, and Jason Richardson. Track & Field is definitely one sport our community tunes in to, because a lot of our USA representatives look like us. Last night's events did not disappoint to keep us on the edge of our seats. In the … [Read more...]
Raising an Olympian – Quitting is Not an Option
When our oldest child (who's 19 now) was little, I signed him up for every sport and activity that you could name: basketball, soccer, piano lessons, computer camp. You name it, and we tried it at least once. I never made him repeat any activity that he didn't like. And believe me, there were plenty of them. There were times when I came home from work and had to hunt him … [Read more...]