Sanya Richards-Ross has to feel on top of the world after her amazing performances in the 2012 London Olympics track & field events. We all swooned when she joined her husband, Jacksonville Jaguar's football player Aaron Ross, to celebrate her win in the women's 400m race. We relived their nuptials from the show Platinum Weddings. Now, the Ross' family will be returning to … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Alice Coachman the First African American Woman to Win Olympic Gold
Who was the first African American woman to win Olympic gold? The answer is Alice Coachman, but did you know that? Before reading this post, could you have honestly answered this question? With rags and no shoes Alice Coachman taught herself how to high jump. She would later win 25 national championship titles and eventually an Olympic Gold medal in the 1948 Olympic Games … [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...]
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...]
Sanya Richards-Ross Wins Gold After Platinum Wedding
After another Olympic victory in Track & Field that added to USA's gold medal count, Sanya Richards-Ross and husband NFL player Aaron Ross engaged in a celebratory kiss seen round the world, literally. The athletic couple brought forth oohs and ahhs with their public display of affection. This isn't the first time the couple has smooched in front of many … [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...]
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...]
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...]