Gabby Douglas and Other Black Athletes Who Recently Endured Racism

Gabby Douglas and Other Black Athletes Who Recently Endured Racism

In a recent interview on “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Gabby Douglas revealed that her former gymnastic teammates called her a “slave” during practice. She felt isolated and thought about quitting the sport.

It proves that sports continues to be plagued by the ignorance of racism.


Unfortunately, Douglas’ sad tale of racism isn’t unique to today’s athletes. Click continue to view other top performing athletes who recently endured overt racism.

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A.R. Shaw
A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Shaw's latest book, Trap History, delves into the history and global dominance of Trap music. Follow his journey on TrapHistory.Com, Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.
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