See how the ladies of the ‘Final Five’ won their Gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Gymnast Gabby Douglas is facing a major setback at the 2016 Rio Olympics. According to reports, Douglas won’t be advancing to the all-around finals. Even though Douglas finished with the third highest score in the Olympic qualifiers on Sunday, only two people per country can compete in the all-around finals, preventing her from defending her […]
Former television judge Joe Brown has been banned from practicing law in the state of Tennessee. The state Supreme Court ordered that Brown be placed on an inactive status that would prevent him from overseeing legal matters. According to reports, Brown is battling type II diabetes and is suffering from the “effects of prescribed medication […]
Teen Vogue is breaking barriers. The publication has hired its first Black editor-in-chief. On Thursday, Teen Vogue announced that Elaine Welteroth has been appointed editor-in-chief. The role was formerly held by Amy Astley. “Elaine, Marie and Phil are fearlessly at the forefront, inspiring young trendsetters with their sophisticated take on emerging fashion, beauty and pop […]
The 20-year-old's return to the podium is her first win before the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August. Douglas finished strong, earning a score of 60.165 during the competition.
This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others will undoubtedly make you angry and/or sad. Either way, here’s to the last 12 years of our living history. Enjoy! Moment: Gabby Douglas is the first African-American female to win […]
In August, gymnast Gabrielle Douglas (pictured left) made millions worldwide fall in love with her, after she flew through the air with her wide smile and bright eyes and nabbed the most-coveted gold medal at the London Olympics. On Tuesday, Douglas’ new memoir, “Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of Faith,” will be released, providing […]
Olympic dynamo Gabby Douglas is planning to write an inspirational memoir that will tell the story about her journey to become the first African-American to win the gold medal in the all-around individual gymnastics competition at this year’s London summer games, reports People Magazine. The “inspirational memoir,” which is slated to be released in December, is entitled […]
This past Sunday, two-time Olympic gold gymnast Gabrielle Douglas (pictured left) told Oprah Winfrey on her “Next Chapter” show that her teammates at Excalibur Gym in her native Virginia bullied and racially taunted her. Citing alleged “slave” remarks during training, the comments were reportedly behind Douglas’ decision to move to Iowa to continue her gymnastics career. […]
While Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas (pictured) was wowing audience at this year’s Olympic Games in London with her gymnastic skills, a few spectator’s eyes were zeroing in on her ‘do.’ RELATED:Â Gabby Douglas Guest Stars On ‘America’s Got Talent’ Now it seems that the “Flying Squirrel” has booked an appointment with New York City-based hairstylist […]
Bubbly teenage sensation Gabby Douglas has been a main attraction after winning two Gold medals at the London Olympic Games two weeks ago. SEE ALSO: N.Y.C. Black, Latino Students Disproportionately Arrested Her newfound fame is welcoming big money endorsements opportunities at a rapid rate. But, according to a family insider, Gabby’s money is going to […]
Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney and the rest of the standout U.S. Women’s Gymnastics squad who won gold medals during the Summer Olympic Games in London visited the Big Apple complete with their new bling, the New York Daily News reports. RELATED: Gabby Douglas Honored With Mural In Hometown Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com? LIKE […]
