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Raygun’s Dismal Olympic ‘Breaking’ Performance, Remembering Florence Griffith-Joyner, The Most Beautiful Black Women Track Stars at 2024 Paris Olympics, Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist And More Culture Stories

A roundup of the week’s most popular culture stories.

By

The Root Staff

Published

August 17, 2024
Culture, Sports

Remembering Florence Griffith-Joyner, The Fastest Woman In the World

With world records that still stand and an unforgettable style, Flo-Jo is still one of the most influential Black women of the last 40 years.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published

August 14, 2024
Culture, Culture

Sha’Carri Richardson Spills The Tea On Why She Famously Ditching Her Wig on the Track in 2023

Ripping off her wig to reveal a set of braids made for one of the most iconic moments in sports that year.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

July 10, 2024