2016 RIO
OLYMPICS- A SHOWCASE FOR U.S. BLACK WOMEN
So did you see the Black women athletes
from the U.S.A. “show up and show out” at the Rio Olympics? These women were real examples of the
greatness of this country. Black women
won gold medals in gymnastics, water polo, shot put, boxing, the 100m hurdles,
400m hurdles, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay, and of course, basketball.
What was most impressive was how all of
these women carried themselves with dignity and respect. American television has a difficult time
portraying Black women in positive characterizations, but the Black women of
the Olympics portrayed themselves in manner that draws on the greatness Black
American women have always embodied.
History is full of stories that exhibit
the strength and determination that is, and has always been the Black
woman. Look at your own history and see
the intelligence and wisdom of the women in your own family. While those women in our families are our
first role models, the Black women of the Olympics are also role models. These women trained, sacrificed, and
performed with excellence to win the ultimate prize in the Olympic Games.
The United States should be proud. These women should feel accomplished. And we should all appreciate the positive
images these strong and powerful Black women exhibited to the world.
Michelle Carter Shot
Put Gold
Simone Biles Gymnastics Gold
Gabby Douglas Gymnastics Gold
Ashleigh Johnson Water
Polo Gold
Brianna Rollins 100m
hurdles Gold
Nia Ali 100m hurdles Silver
Kristi Castlin 100m
hurdles Bronze
Dalilah Muhammad 400m
hurdles Gold
Ashley Spencer 400m
hurdles Bronze
Simone Manual 4x100
Medley Relay Gold
Claressa Shields Boxing-75kg Gold
Allyson Felix, Tianna Bartoletta
Tori Bowie, English Gardner 4x100 relay Gold
Allyson Felix, Courtney Okolo,
Natasha Hastings, Phyllis Francis 4x400 relay Gold
Congratulations to all!
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