#LochteGate : Ryan Lochte is a White Privilege Pimp
Ryan Lochte knew what he was doing the moment he came up with that incredulous lie about being robbed at gunpoint in Brazil. However, I’m…
Olympics
Gabby Douglas Being Bullied
Gabby Douglas had to deal with plenty of foolishness in 2012. Instead of a focus on her youthful success, there was more criticism about her…
Black Women at the London Olympics: An Open Letter to Essence Magazine
Dear Ms. Constance White, The 2012 Olympic Games have come to a close and we are in complete and utter awe of the magnificent Black…
Gabby Douglass, London Olympics, & Hair Politics
I write this journal entry particularly to the black women who thought Gabby Douglas’ hair was inappropriate or “unkempt.” While the rest of the U.S.…
WHO SAID BLACK PEOPLE DON’T SWIM
I’ve been watching the olympics, and like most, I’m in awe of the accomplishments of Michael Phelps. Not only is he the greatest olympian ever,…