From Tommie and John’s Black Power salute to Gabby Douglas becoming the first African American to win an individual gymnastics title, here are some of the most memorable moments for African Americans in the Olympics.
Angel Rice says that her dream is to compete in the Olympics. She credits her mom for teaching her everything she knows.
https://twitter.com/ElaineWelteroth/status/733709580115542018 Teen Vogue is breaking barriers. The publication has hired its first Black editor-in-chief. On Thursday, Teen Vogue announced that Elaine Welteroth has been appointed editor-in-chief. The role was formerly held by Amy Astley. “Elaine, Marie and Phil are fearlessly at the forefront, inspiring young trendsetters with their sophisticated take on emerging fashion, beauty and […]
The 20-year-old's return to the podium is her first win before the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August. Douglas finished strong, earning a score of 60.165 during the competition.
Front and center at the winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia are five black athletes who could, individually, make more Olympic black history. Beginning with…
It’s finally here! The Winter Olympics! In Sochi, Russia! Seems that Sochi is still working on some of the kinks involved with hosting such a big event. Security issues, roaming packs of dogs and (most importantly) toilets. We’ve compiled a few photos of toilet issues that are making the rounds on the internet. Many will […]
One of the gold medals belonging to Olympic medalist Jesse Owens has been auctioned for $1.46 million. Owens won the medal in the 1936 games…
Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner Kersee is one of the greatest athletes of our time, and now that she’s retired from track and field she…
The Champ is here! Again! Two rings and a gold medal inside of 12 months. Must be nice to be The King. LeBron James has…
It’s been almost a year since Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglass made history by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned individual all-around gold medalist…
