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Simone Manuel First African American Female Swimmer To Win Olympic Gold For Team USA
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Simone Manuel First African American Female Swimmer To Win Olympic Gold For Team USA

Simone Manuel became the first African American female swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming for the U.S. when she tied for first place in the 100m freestyle. The 20-year-old Olympian now holds the Olympic record at 52.70 in the 100 meter freestyle. Team USA hasn't seen a gold medal in women's 100m freestyle since 1984, according to news reports. Manuel also won a silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games in the Women's 4x100m freestyle relay.

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Women Business Owners Call To Action: #DivestToInvest In Black Banks

Over 100 business owners, stakeholders and community leaders attended the #DivestToInvest black bank enrollment event, which took place a local black-owned restaurant and a staple in the community in Washington, DC. The meeting called for members of the black community to band together in an effort to support black-owned banks and businesses.

#WellnessWednesday: Wake Up Better
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  • Health and Wellness

#WellnessWednesday: Wake Up Better

We can’t get out of the bed in the morning, and it’s no surprise why. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of us wake up feeling out of sorts...

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