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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.

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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 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…

South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius inspired the world when he competed in the London Olympics as a double amputee. Pistorious earned the nickname ‘Blade Runner’…

Looks like someone got smart and greedy-at the same damn time! A business student at Fordham University trademarked “Flying Squirrel” before Gabby Douglas was back on American soil for a mere $325. LIKE Us On Facebook And Keep Up On All Your Favorite Celebrity News   Student has no connection to Gabby or the Olympics. […]

Mostly via twitter, Gabby Douglas responds to haters who have critized her hair during her historic journey to become the first African American gymnast to win Olympic gold in the individual all-around competition. LIKE HOT 107.9 Philly On Facebook And Stay Updated On All Of Your Favorite Celebrities “I don’t know where this is coming from.Where […]

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Hopefully no one on Team USA broke a sweat during the match up with Lithuania because if that was the team’s effort it could mean trouble for the U.S. men’s basketball team going into its next match up with the experienced and effective Team Argentina. A possible explanation for the nail biter is that Team USA […]