Tag: 2012 Olympic Games
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Top Ten Black Olympic Moments
The Olympics has come to an end and Black America has many accomplishments to be proud of. There was Gabby Douglas becoming the first African-American…
If You Missed It
Huggy Lowdown on Platform Swimming
Huggy Lowdown greets the "self proclaimed store-front preacher" before he jokes about wanting to see big heads and big butts in the platform events. Joking,…
Top News
Grenadians, Rejoice
On Monday night, about 103,000 Grenadians went bonkers after Kirani James won the gold medal in the men’s 400-meter race at the London Olympics. Make…
National News
Shields is the Olympic Middleweight Champion
LONDON (AP) — U.S. middleweight Claressa Shields won the Olympic gold medal Thursday, capping her swift rise to the top of women's boxing with a 19-12…
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Moving Beyond an Inferior Mentality
To me, the silliness over Gabby Douglas’ gelled, less-than-perfectly-permed edges is symbolic of a larger issue. It’s symbolic of how too many of us focus…
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Dominique on Lolo Jones and More
Dominique jokes with crew about Lolo Jones disappointing loss in the Olympics, cartoons now being linked to sleep problems in preschoolers. and more on TJMS.
On Screen
Webb: Gabby Douglas Is Not Patriotic Enough
16-year-old Gabby Douglas was not only heckled for her hair, but also now because people believe she doesn't represent America enough in her attire. Conservative…
Gossip
Usain Bolt Hangs with Swedish Handballers
After winning gold in the men's 100m, Usain Bolt decided to let loose a bit and hang out with the Swedish Women's handball team. The…
Fashion
The Flag As A Fashion Statement
LONDON (AP) — There was no mystery as to which team Varun Pemmaraju was supporting: His American flag was tied around his neck, the Stars…
