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August 20, 2012
The first lady greets Gabby Douglas before her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 16, 2012
The 16-year-old and her gold medals are continuing the television rounds.
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by Hillary Crosley onAugust 12, 2012
The Olympian is basking in her success and wants to meet her idols.
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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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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 10, 2012
Plus: Bush brings the dance back to her Today-show colleagues.
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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 T.F. Charlton onAugust 10, 2012
Reports that black women are fixated on the gymnast's hair have been greatly exaggerated. Why? Because of the media's insistence on focusing on difference instead of achievement when it comes to certain groups, argues Ebony's T.F. Charlton.
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by Helena Andrews onAugust 10, 2012
The 16-year-old gold medalist retains an innocence that most black girls her age don't get to show.
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August 9, 2012
Journal-isms: The networks will partner on Republican and Democratic conventions and on election night.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 9, 2012
Watch this: The gymnast says the title "America's Newest Sweetheart" works for her.
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