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Gabrielle Douglas of the United States performs the floor exercise in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Can Gabby Douglas inspire black girls?

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OPINION - Gabrielle Douglas re-wrote the record books yesterday, by becoming the first African-American gymnast ever to win the Olympic gold as an individual...
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Dominique Dawes wants news nickname for Gabby Douglas

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Dominique Dawes is a big fan of U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas - she just doesn't like Douglas' 'Flying Squirrel' nickname...
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Gabby Douglas sets sights on Olympic gold

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(Gabby) Douglas is trying to overcome the notion that she is just an uneven bars wizard who lacks the mental toughness to consistently perform in her sport’s three other disciplines. And in that regard, her coach, Liang Chow, thought she delivered Saturday...
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The week in pop culture: Oprah to host Oscars?

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT- Welcome to the weekly wrap up. We've got all the black entertainment news from the week that was!...
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Dominique Dawes gets kids 'Moving Now'!

Jaquen Castellanos
VIDEO - Gold medal Olympian Dominique Dawes, co-chair of the president's council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, is taking part in a program aimed at inspiring people...
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Dominique Dawes backs 'Let's Move' one year later

Christa Aiken
VIDEO - Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, co-chair of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, talks about her support for Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign...
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