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See Simone Biles’ road to Rio unfold on Instagram.

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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.

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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.

Angel Rice says that her dream is to compete in the Olympics. She credits her mom for teaching her everything she knows.

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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.

Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps was busted for driving under the influence, early this morning, in Baltimore.  According to reports, Phelps was going 84 in a 45 miles per hour zone.  This is his second DUI; the first was when he was 19.  Phelps has also been photographed smoking marijuana. Follow  @aprilwattslive on Facebook  Instagram & Twitter

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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…