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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 13, 2012
The heavily scrutinized South African runner won a silver medal, but some are wondering whether she gave up the gold on purpose.
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by Genetta M. Adams onAugust 11, 2012
Is it fair to judge the U.S. Olympic hurdler on her looks more than for her athletic ability?
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August 10, 2012
Usain Bolt to "close the show" with the 4x100. Claressa Shields wins United States' first-ever boxing gold.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 8, 2012
The two U.S. medalists and the "favorite" who came in fourth in the women's 100-meter all think they lost out when it came to coverage.
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by Wendy Hilliard onAugust 8, 2012
Wendy Hilliard, the first African-American athlete to represent a U.S. team in rhythmic gymnastics, writes in a piece for CNN that the black gymnastics champion is important because of what she can teach us about our potential to reach "spectacular goals."
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by Kirsten West Savali onAugust 7, 2012
In a piece for NewsOne, Kirsten West Savali challenges those who claim that it's "living in the past" to recognize black achievement at the Olympics or elsewhere.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 6, 2012
In today's link roundup: The Olympic medalist responds to the silliest conversation surrounding the Olympic Games. Plus: What exactly did LoLo Jones do wrong?
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 6, 2012
What's really behind Fox News' nitpicking about the attire of the African-American gymnast?
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by Deron Snyder onAugust 3, 2012
Loose Ball: She might inspire more black girls to try gymnastics, but that's not the big picture.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 3, 2012
The veteran black Olympian changes her bio, gets emotional and looks to the future.
