See how the ladies of the ‘Final Five’ won their Gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
See Simone Biles’ road to Rio unfold on Instagram.
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.
The three Shepard sisters refuse to let their situation stop them living out their dreams as becoming track stars.
Simone Biles will make her Olympic debut with vet Gabby Douglas on the 2016 U.S. gymnastics team.
Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony will lead the 12-man roster of NBA players selected yesterday (June 27th) for the U.S. basketball team that will compete in the Rio Olympics in August. Also chosen were: Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving; Golden State’s Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes; Toronto’s Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan; Indiana’s Paul George; Chicago’s Jimmy Butler; Sacramento’s DeMarcus […]
MVP LeBron James has decided he will not join this summer’s Team USA for the Olympics in Rio. James said he needs a rest after a long season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which ended with him leading the team to the city’s first major sports title in 52 years. He already has two Olympic gold medals, from […]
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.
The first trailer for the Jesse Owens is out, and though it’s just 15 seconds, it looks powerful. Race is centered around track-and-field star Jesse Owens…
