Tag: Olympics
Athlete-activist Tommie Smith Works On Graphic Novel On Life
Olympic gold medalist and civil rights activist Tommie Smith is working on a graphic novel based on his life.
The Associated Press
Norton Young Readers have...
On the ice, a question: Where are the Black figure skaters?
By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press
Before her own Olympic career began, Canadian figure skater Vanessa James had seen Black Girl Magic on the ice. It...
Biles: FBI Turned ‘Blind Eye’ to Reports of Gymnasts’ Abuse
By Mary Clare Jalonick, Will Graves and Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress through tears Wednesday that the FBI and...
The Long Journey Leads to an Olympic Record for Felix
By Eddie Pells, Associated Press
She describes herself as “old.” She concedes she wasn’t sure she’d make it this far. There were times, though, when...
Black Women, Across Generations, Heed Biles’ Olympic Example
By Aaron Morrison, Astrid Galvan and Deepti Hajela, Associated Press
Naomi Osaka. Simone Biles. Both are prominent young Black women under the pressure of a...
