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Simone Manuel made history last night as the first Black woman to win an Olympic medal in an individual swimming event. Much less gold. The race from last night proved to be even more exciting because the shine was all on Australian sisters Bronte and Cate Campbell who were poised to be the first siblings […]

The US Women’s Gymnastic team is ready to dominate! Lead by the World Champion Simone Biles, Olympians Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas, plus new comers Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian vie to follow in the footsteps of the Magnificent 7 and Fierce 5! These ladies are ready to flip in your hearts and make the US […]

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Earlier today, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship game between USA and Japan took place.  Team USA started off the game ready to win by scoring two goals within three minutes, and Carli Lloyd scored three goals giving her a hat trick.  The score was 4-1 before the half.  Today’s 5-2 win over Japan makes this the third World Cup […]

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The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London are coming to a close on Sunday, August 12.  So far the United States has earned 35 gold, 23 silver, and 25 bronze medals, bringing our country’s total medal count to 81. theGrio congratulates African-Americans who have competed in the London Games, and recognizes black Americans who have […]