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Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas on Naomi Osaka’s Withdrawal: ‘If You Need to Step Back, That’s What You Need to Do’

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 15, 2021June 15, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 15, 2021June 15, 20213184

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has spoken out in defense of Osaka's decision for withdrawing from the French Open due to mental health...

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Why Black Women Love To Hate On Black Women

Carolyn M. BrownAugust 20, 2016November 14, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownAugust 20, 2016November 14, 20173933

At the 2012 London Olympic Games a 16-year-old Gabby Douglas captivated the gymnastics world by winning the all-around gold medal. Better still, she made Olympic...

Lifestyle

Get Motivated With These Quotes by 8 Great Women Olympians

Lisa FraserAugust 16, 2016November 14, 2017

by Lisa FraserAugust 16, 2016November 14, 20171449

As the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio continues, women athletes are proving once again that they more than hold their own when it comes to...

Events Lifestyle Women

Woman of Power: Olympic Champion and Super Bowl Correspondent Gabby Douglas to Star in Film

Darren SandsJanuary 30, 2014November 14, 2017

by Darren SandsJanuary 30, 2014November 14, 20171138

Gabby Douglas is staying rather busy...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Lifetime Begins Casting for Gabby Douglas Biopic

Sasha KingSeptember 19, 2013September 20, 2013

by Sasha KingSeptember 19, 2013September 20, 2013821

Lifetime has decided to create a movie based on Douglas' career...

Lifestyle

Olympian Gabby Douglas Leaves Agent for Sports Behemoth, Creative Artists Agency

Darren SandsMarch 11, 2013May 2, 2013

by Darren SandsMarch 11, 2013May 2, 2013874

Gabby Douglas is leaving her agent Sheryl Shade for CAA....

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Women of Power Clarion Call: Your True Power Lies Within

Caroline ClarkeMarch 8, 2013November 14, 2017

by Caroline ClarkeMarch 8, 2013November 14, 2017279

The traditional kickoff for the Women of Power Summit is our annual Legacy Awards Gala, a night of moving tributes to women who have left...

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Gabby Douglas Gives Olympic Memorabilia to Smithsonian

Amber McKynzieJanuary 30, 2013

by Amber McKynzieJanuary 30, 2013724

Gabby Douglas goes down in history and donates personal bits to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture....

Career

Continuing the Legacy: Oprah’s Top 7 Landmark Interviews

Janell HazelwoodJanuary 29, 2013January 31, 2013

by Janell HazelwoodJanuary 29, 2013January 31, 20131163

As the multimedia icon celebrates her 59th birthday, we take a look at a few recent career highlights and interviews....

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Gabby Douglas is Essence Magazine’s Cover Girl

Demetria IrwinNovember 8, 2012November 20, 2012

by Demetria IrwinNovember 8, 2012November 20, 2012535

Gold medal-winning Olympian Gabby Douglas graces the cover of Essence Magazine's Women of the Year issue....