Nearly 1/4 of all US medals went to Black women
"From Simone Biles' gravity-defying flips to the history-making medal trifecta of the U.S. women racing in the 100-meter hurdles, many of the Olympics' most memorable moments have come courtesy of African-American women. Their accomplishments in Rio have spurred excitement and pride at home in the U.S., particularly for black women who say they are seeing themselves in the Olympic Games like never before.
"While everybody else is talking, we are doing," said Lawful-Sanders, 50. "When we excel, nobody can take that away from us — ever. They may try to marginalize us, but how can you marginalize excellence?"
Read more: 'Take All the Medals': US Black Women's Big Wins in Rio
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"From Simone Biles' gravity-defying flips to the history-making medal trifecta of the U.S. women racing in the 100-meter hurdles, many of the Olympics' most memorable moments have come courtesy of African-American women. Their accomplishments in Rio have spurred excitement and pride at home in the U.S., particularly for black women who say they are seeing themselves in the Olympic Games like never before.
"While everybody else is talking, we are doing," said Lawful-Sanders, 50. "When we excel, nobody can take that away from us — ever. They may try to marginalize us, but how can you marginalize excellence?"
Read more: 'Take All the Medals': US Black Women's Big Wins in Rio
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