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• News

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

July 7, 2021

Sha’Carri Richardson is Officially Out of Olympics, Left Off Olympic Relay Team Roster

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Suspended sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson had hopes that she would still make it to the Olympics after a failed drug test disqualified her, but the track star didn’t make the roster for the 4×100 women’s relay Tuesday, the WSJ reports.

Richardson who rose to stardom sprinkling her bold and unapologetic Black Girl Magic onto the masses and winning the 100-meter event at the U.S. Olympic trials was omitted from the relay team, which was her last hope to strut her stuff on a global stage at the 2021 Olympics.

As BLACK ENTERPRISE previously reported, fans of Sha’Carri Richardson were outraged when news broke that the 21-year-old track star would face a 30-day Olympic team suspension after testing positive for marijuana. The U.S Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) formally announced her suspension on Friday, noting that Richardson accepted a one-month suspension that started on June 28.

In a statement Tuesday, the USATF finalized its decision saying:

“While USATF fully agrees that the merit of the World Anti-Doping Agency rules related to THC should be reevaluated, it would be detrimental to the integrity of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track & Field if USATF amended its policies following competition, only weeks before the Olympic Games,” USATF  said

“All USATF athletes are equally aware of and must adhere to the current anti-doping code, and our credibility as the National Governing Body would be lost if rules were only enforced under certain circumstances.”

The USATF praised Richardson for taking and offered her “our continued support both on and off the track.”

Petition to Support Sha’Carri Richardson

MoveOn Civic Action stands by Sha’Carri Richardson. The organization is speaking out and collecting signatures to help Richardson reclaim her spot in this year’s 100-meter dash competition at the Olympics. They are advocating that the Olympics and USADA review their outdated rules around marijuana and athletes.

“In no world is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug for runners, and in more places in the United States and around the world, marijuana use is legal,” the petition states. “The United States Anti-Doping Agency should drop their penalty and allow Richardson to compete!”

No word on what Richardson’s next move will be.

Suzzanne Douglas who played in some pivotal roles in the 90’s including starring opposite Robert Townsend in his hit show ‘The Parent Hood’ and movies ‘Tap,’ ‘Jason’s Lyric’ and ‘Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ has passed, according to several news outlets.

Most recently the venerable actress played in Netflix’s, ‘When They See Us.’

The former child actress Reagan Gomez who played Douglas’ daughter Zaria Peterson in The Parent Hood sitcom tweeted out pictures of the two together, seemingly confirming Douglas’ death.  The news broke on July 6 and made its way around the internet.

Ya’ll need to get into #Tap! ALL of the tap legends including a young Savion Glover. It was so good & Suzanne was incredible😍 pic.twitter.com/YGgtCSGDmk

— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) May 9, 2021

Douglas’ cousin named Angie Tee wrote: “A beautiful and talented actress made her transition today. She warmed our hearts on movie screens and television sets all over the world. This beautiful soul was my cousin.

She continued: “I can remember growing up, there weren’t very many Black actresses who had starring roles but there was my cousin with the lead role in Tap starring alongside great dancers such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. She also performed with Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The Inkwell, Jason’s Lyric and so much more the list goes on. The world will miss your talent but your soul will live on forever Rest in Paradise my beautiful cousin Suzzane you will be missed RIP.”

Celebrities quickly started to give Douglas her flowers and send condolences online.

Sad news…actress @suzzannedouglas has passed away. Several of her family members confirm on Facebook that the longtime actress has passed away at the age of 64. Many remember her as @larenztate‘s mom and @joethemorton‘s wife in The Inkwell. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/Q2bj8lg0Zv

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) July 7, 2021

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith who worked with Douglas in “The Inkwell,” remembered her “gentle” spirit.

I woke up this morning to the news that Suzzanne Douglas has passed away. I worked with Suzzanne in the film Inkwell. She was an elegant, gentle warm spirit. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. May she rest in love. pic.twitter.com/fBUf3coIVb

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) July 7, 2021

RIP Soror https://t.co/C6MUpkLpsX

— sheryl lee ralph (@thesherylralph) July 7, 2021

Suzzanne Douglas was a quiet, elegant force as we made WHEN THEY SEE US. A gentlewoman. A gem of a lady. A confident, caring actor who breathed life into the words and made them shimmer. I’m grateful that our paths in this life crossed. May she journey on in peace and love. pic.twitter.com/1ZhaucGEiK

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 7, 2021

Suzzanne Douglas and Gregory Hines in Tap (1989)

rest in power and love pic.twitter.com/ctibWQldvL

— C.S.R. Calloway (@ChanceCalloway) July 7, 2021

I’m saddened to receive the news of the passing of one of @SaintJamesAMEC members, @suzzannedouglas .My God, she was a beautiful soul & a WORSHIPPER. She loved the Lord and faithfully worshipped at our South Campus located @SOPACnow I was honored to be her pastor! @rolandsmartin pic.twitter.com/FG7YV10Tdb

— Ronald L. Slaughter (@Pastor_RLS) July 7, 2021

• Technology

by Black Enterprise Shop

July 7, 2021

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