London Olympics 2012

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Positive images of African-American women in the 2012 Olympics inspire us with 3 lessons for the game of life

OPINION - Sometimes I feel bombarded by the negative images of women who look like me on reality television.

TheGrio Staff / August 14, 2012

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Usain Bolt refuses to race in UK due to tax laws

Usain Bolt, triple gold medalist at this year's London Olympics, announced that he will not compete in the United Kingdom

Carrieheals / August 14, 2012

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Gabby Douglas to appear on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' later this month

theGRIO REPORT - Following an amazing London Olympics in which American gymnast Gabby Douglas earned herself two gold medals, in

Carrieheals / August 13, 2012

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Slideshow: 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony

SLIDESHOW - The 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony included several performances by international and English artists, as Olympic athletes, fans, and

Carrieheals / August 13, 2012

Living Opinion Style

First lady's $6800 jacket: Judging Michelle Obama's Olympic style keeps us trapped in the closet over class

OPINION - The first lady’s closet represents the vastness of America’s fashion appetites, plus its multi-tiered class system — and

Nana Breu-Hammond / August 7, 2012

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London Olympics 2012: theGrio's greatest Olympians (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - Every four years we watch the Olympics Games with excitement as America's greatest athletes compete against their best

Melissa Noel / August 4, 2012