As if the criticism of the 16-year-old Golden Child of the 2012 Olympics, Gabby Douglas’ hair wasn’t enough, Fox News is taking it upon themselves…
London (CNN) — Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt defended his title as the world’s fastest man Sunday, grabbing gold in the men’s 100-meter race by setting an Olympic record with a time of 9.63. Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/05/sport/olympic-day-wrap/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
As Lia Neal, Cullen Jones, and Anthony Irvin compete in the the 2012 Olympic Games, they are not simply battling the best in the world, they are helping to close the book on a sad chapter in American history. With each start, each stroke, and each flip-turn, the trio of African-American swimmers are putting the […]
Gabby Douglas made history today by becoming the first African-American woman to win an all-around gold medal in gymnastics. Douglas led from start to finish with 62.232 points, topping Russia’s Victoria Komova who had 61.973. . Russia’s Aliya Mustafina took the bronze. American Aly Raisman finished fourth after a tie-break ruling. She and Mustafina finished […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Natalie Coughlin has been in the pool as long as she can remember, building the muscles and learning the discipline that would lead her to 12 Olympic medals. The 29-year-old says she feels more aware of her appearance than when she started competitive swimming (OK, she was 5 years old), but […]
Check out this inspiring video created to honor the legendary Muhammad Ali which was played at Team USA’s benefit dinner he attended this year. The greatest! Via: TLF
Now that she’s on her way to the Olympics, Gabby Douglas has a new goal. “I’m hoping I can catch an accent,” she said. “I’ve always wanted an accent.” Look out London. The 16-year-old whose “Flying Squirrel” nickname might be the only thing more appealing than her personality or her high-flying uneven bars routine is […]
In 1992, Dr. Leroy Walker became the first black president of the U.S. Olympic Committee. At the time, he was 74 years old. Walker led the U.S. Olympic Committee from 1992 to 1996. Born in Atlanta, Walker was the youngest of 13 children. His father died when he was nine years old and Walker was […]
Talented. Sexy. Gorgeous and British! There's a slight disconnect listening to Idris Elba in his natural voice because he changes his dialect for American audiences...I'll listen to him in any language. Elba will be back on the big screen when Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance rides into theaters February 17, 2012
Tommie Smith, who famously raised his fist as a symbol of Black power in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City is selling his gold medal and sneakers he wore during the Olympics according to USA Today. Smith’s famous fist salute caused a great deal of controversy. Originally Black athletes had planned to boycott the Olympics […]
Missed Huggy Lowdown on the Tom Joyner Morning Show this morning? Well we got you covered! Find out Huggy’s thoughts on adding Pole Dancing to the Olympics and find out who ran away with the Bamma of the Week this week. Listen up and laugh!
Vanessa James and Yannick Bonheur of France on Monday became the first black couple to compete in Olympic pairs skating, electrifying the crowd at the Pacific Coliseum with an acrobatic free skate program.
