[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...]
Olympic Star Gabby Douglas Stars in Her Own Reality Show “Douglas Family Gold”
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...]
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: 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...]