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Michael Jordan, NBA Players To Raise Money For Obama

By goodblacknews on August 7, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is joining NBA legend Michael Jordan and an array of basketball stars to raise money for his re-election campaign later this month.
The Obama campaign is planning a fundraising “shoot-around” and dinner in New York on Aug. 22 featuring several NBA stars, including Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics, John Wall of the Washington Wizards and others. Jordan, who played for the Chicago Bulls, Obama’s favorite NBA team, and NBA Commissioner David Stern are co-hosting a $20,000-per person fundraising dinner with the president later in the day.
via Michael Jordan, NBA players to raise money for Obama | theGrio.

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on August 5, 2012

“Don’t let your dreams be dreams.”
— Jack Johnson, the world’s first African-American heavyweight boxing champion

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on August 4, 2012

“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it, and you’ll start believing in it.”
— Jesse Owens, four-time Olympic gold medal winner

Serena Williams Wins Olympic Tennis Singles, Gets Golden Slam

By goodblacknews on August 4, 2012

Serena Williams demolished Russia’s Maria Sharapova 6-0 6-1 to grab Olympic tennis singles gold on Saturday, becoming the first player in the sport to win all four grand slams and an Olympic title in both singles and doubles.  Having completed the career “golden slam”, the unstoppable American, who dropped just 17 games in her six Olympics singles matches, is now making plans away from tennis.  “I’ve won everything. Now I can go to Disneyworld,” said the 30-year old, laughing.

Gabrielle Douglas Takes Gold In Women's All-Around!

By goodblacknews on August 2, 2012

 

Congratulations to Gabrielle Douglas for becoming the first African-American woman to win the coveted All-Around Olympic Gold Medal in gymnastics!  To read the rest of the story and see video, click below:
Gabby Douglas takes gold in women’s all-around – USATODAY.com.

Gabrielle Douglas Takes Gold In Women’s All-Around!

By goodblacknews on August 2, 2012

 

Congratulations to Gabrielle Douglas for becoming the first African-American woman to win the coveted All-Around Olympic Gold Medal in gymnastics!  To read the rest of the story and see video, click below:

Gabby Douglas takes gold in women’s all-around – USATODAY.com.

Go Team USA! Meet The Black Olympians Breaking News & Views

By goodblacknews on August 2, 2012

 

See photos of more of the 2012 Black Olympians from the U.S.A. by clicking here:  Go Team USA! Meet The Black Olympians Breaking News & Views on BlackMediaScoop.

Go Team USA! Meet The Black Olympians Breaking News & Views

By goodblacknews on August 2, 2012

 

See photos of more of the 2012 Black Olympians from the U.S.A. by clicking here:  Go Team USA! Meet The Black Olympians Breaking News & Views on BlackMediaScoop.

Gabrielle Douglas Helps Women’s U.S. Gymnastics Team Win Gold

By goodblacknews on July 31, 2012

The Americans grabbed hands and backed up, eager to get a better view of the scoreboard.
There really was no need. That Olympic gold medal was in the bag the minute they took the floor.

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team celebrates its first Olympic title since 1996.

The Americans lived up to their considerable hype and then some Tuesday night, routing silver medalist Russia and everybody else on their way to their first Olympic title in women’s gymnastics since 1996. Their score of 183.596 was a whopping five points ahead of Russia and made their final event, floor exercise, more like a coronation. Romania won the bronze.

GBN Quote Of The Day

By goodblacknews on July 24, 2012

 
“If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up.  Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
–Michael Jordan, Five-Time NBA MVP