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Gloria Richardson joins the ancestors
https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-3e54a1140b0392f003b387e3a663575a ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gloria Richardson, an influential yet largely unsung civil rights pioneer whose determination not to back down while protesting racial inequality was captured in a photograph...
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This would have impressed the fuck out of teenage me
Vanessa Wyche will head up the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas—making her the first Black woman to lead one of NASA's centers. The South Carolina native, who has served as Johnson's acting director since May 3, is a 31-year veteran of NASA and has been involved in multiple space shuttle missions as flight manager, in addition to working within the executive office of the NASA administrator.
'As the home to America’s astronaut corps, International Space Station mission operations, the Orion and Gateway programs, and a host of future space developments, Johnson is a world leader in human space exploration and is playing a key role in the next giant leaps in American excellence in space,' Wyche said in a statement.
'I look forward to working with everyone as we push forward to the Moon and inspire a new generation of explorers to reach for the stars.'
'As the home to America’s astronaut corps, International Space Station mission operations, the Orion and Gateway programs, and a host of future space developments, Johnson is a world leader in human space exploration and is playing a key role in the next giant leaps in American excellence in space,' Wyche said in a statement.
'I look forward to working with everyone as we push forward to the Moon and inspire a new generation of explorers to reach for the stars.'
What a rare moment of vulnerability Mike displayed but seems all the more strengthened by it.
This reminds me of one my D line brothers who headbutted a NO police officer unbeknownst to me and another teammate. The next thing we knew he was fighting 3 cops. They finally cuffed him and as he was being put in the car he was calling us bitches for not helping. That shit happened so fast and was over with before our drunk asses could do anything. Now of all people that negro is a cop. We still laugh about that shit.
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Simone Biles Is Planning to Compete on Balance Beam Tuesday
By Zoe Haylock@zoe_alliyah
Photo: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Simone Biles is still holding on to her Tokyo Olympics dream. The 24-year-old Belizean American gymnast will compete in the balance beam final on Tuesday after withdrawing from the team, all-around, and three event finals. USA Gymnastics shared the decision ahead of the floor-exercise final on Monday, where Jade Carey won gold for the U.S. “We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow — Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!” USA Gymnastics said on Twitter. “Can’t wait to watch you both!” Biles withdrew from floor on July 31, almost a week after landing a dangerous vault during qualifiers for the team final. In interviews, Biles explained she was suffering from “the twisties,” a phenomenon where she can no longer gauge where she is in the air compared to the ground. “Literally can not tell up from down,” she wrote in an Instagram Story. “It’s the craziest feeling ever. Not having an inch of control over your body.” For her safety, Biles withdrew from the team final, all-around final, and individual vault, uneven bars, and floor exercises. In the meantime, she trained in a local Tokyo gym, planning to top her bronze medal from the 2016 Games. Sunisa Lee, the Olympic all-around champion as of last week, will also compete in balance beam. Though Biles, 24, has said she feels old enough to retire, she may return as a vault specialist at the 2024 Games in Paris to honor her French coaches. If not, Tuesday may be her final performance. After the Olympics, Biles heads on her Gold Over America Tour — where she will refrain from twisting — a nationwide tour to remind everyone she’s the GOAT on and off the mat.
By Zoe Haylock@zoe_alliyah
Photo: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Simone Biles is still holding on to her Tokyo Olympics dream. The 24-year-old Belizean American gymnast will compete in the balance beam final on Tuesday after withdrawing from the team, all-around, and three event finals. USA Gymnastics shared the decision ahead of the floor-exercise final on Monday, where Jade Carey won gold for the U.S. “We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow — Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!” USA Gymnastics said on Twitter. “Can’t wait to watch you both!” Biles withdrew from floor on July 31, almost a week after landing a dangerous vault during qualifiers for the team final. In interviews, Biles explained she was suffering from “the twisties,” a phenomenon where she can no longer gauge where she is in the air compared to the ground. “Literally can not tell up from down,” she wrote in an Instagram Story. “It’s the craziest feeling ever. Not having an inch of control over your body.” For her safety, Biles withdrew from the team final, all-around final, and individual vault, uneven bars, and floor exercises. In the meantime, she trained in a local Tokyo gym, planning to top her bronze medal from the 2016 Games. Sunisa Lee, the Olympic all-around champion as of last week, will also compete in balance beam. Though Biles, 24, has said she feels old enough to retire, she may return as a vault specialist at the 2024 Games in Paris to honor her French coaches. If not, Tuesday may be her final performance. After the Olympics, Biles heads on her Gold Over America Tour — where she will refrain from twisting — a nationwide tour to remind everyone she’s the GOAT on and off the mat.
more Olympics moments from black athletes?