Montgomery Boat Brawlers One Year Later, Black Women Finds Racist Things In Airbnb, Gabby Douglas Speaks Out On Being Bullied, Team USA’s Swimming Team Goes Viral And More

While the country of Saint Lucia is probably still celebrating Julien Alfred’s victory in the women’s 100 meters race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, some unexpected procedural changes before the contest have added an air of controversy to the event. - Stephanie Holland Read More

On August 5, 2023, history was nearly made following a worldwide viral brawl between a group of ignant white boaters and seemingly, the entire Black population of a Montgomery, Alabama riverboat. - Kalyn Womack Read More

We all know the feeling of walking into your newly booked Airbnb after a long day of travel. You expect to be welcomed by the comfortable decor and cute welcome message left by the hosts. - Phenix S Halley Read More

While track and field, gymnastics, swimming and basketball get all the Olympics headlines, there are A LOT of Olympics sports. One that Black audiences probably aren’t paying much attention to is artistic swimming f.k.a. synchronized swimming. Well that may change after Team USA’s Michael Jackson-themed program on Monday. - Stephanie Holland Read More

Gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles and Rebecca Andrade made history at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games during the August 5 floor exercise competition. Their near-flawless routines earned them the top three spots and made them the first all-Black gymnastics medalists in the history of the games. - Angela Johnson Read More

As we watch Vice President Kamala Harris defend her own heritage, the popular show “Finding Your Root’s ’’seems more significant than ever. On the hit PBS series host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uses DNA to help some of the most popular celebrities uncover more information about their families’ pasts. - Angela Johnson Read More

Track and field fans were glued to their televisions this week for what was arguably the most exciting 9.79 seconds of the 2024 Summer Games so far. Noah Lyles secured a gold medal for the USA on August 4 in the men’s 100-meter final, edging out silver medalist Kishane Thompson from Jamaica by just five-thousandths of a second. - Angela Johnson Read More

Engagement season is alive and thriving at the 2024 Paris Olympics. French athlete, Alice Finot, completed her 3,000 meter steeplechase at the Olympics and shortly after her celebration, she proposed to her boyfriend. - Alyse Martin Read More

Gabby Douglas, the first Black woman to win the Olympic gold medal in the all-around competition, took to TikTok to share her thoughts on being bullied by fans. In a viral clip on the popular social media app, a user shared her thoughts on Douglas not receiving the credit she deserves. - Candace McDuffie Read More

Olympic athletes work their entire lives for a moment that could last seconds, maybe minutes. While everyone is representing their countries, Black athletes are respresenting an entire culture. In some sports they’re the only Black competitor. And the lucky ones who make it on the podium could find themselves making history as the first. From household names who’ve been in non-stop commercials leading up to the Games, to athletes you’re hearing about for the first time, it’s been a successful Summer Olympics for Black stars. We’re celebrating their excellence with a recap of the Black Olympians who’ve won medals for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. - Stephanie Holland Read More