What it means to be a Black Olympian representing the U.S. on the global stage

By Isabel Yip At the Olympic Games this summer, Black athletes will take to the world stage in Paris outfitted in red, white and blue, representing the United States with stars and stripes stamped across their uniforms. Black athletes will be some of the most high-profile Olympians at the Paris Summer Games. Simone Biles will be making her highly awaited return to the mat, LeBron James will carry the American flag at the opening ceremony Friday, and track star Noah Lyles will set his sights on overtaking Usain Bolt’s gold medal records. On the road to the Paris Games, Black Olympians spoke with NBC The post What it means to be a Black Olympian representing the U.S. on the global stage appeared first on HBCU News.

What it means to be a Black Olympian representing the U.S. on the global stage

By Isabel Yip At the Olympic Games this summer, Black athletes will take to the world stage in Paris outfitted in red, white and blue, representing the United States with stars and stripes stamped across their uniforms. Black athletes will be some of the most high-profile Olympians at the Paris Summer Games. Simone Biles will be making her highly awaited return to the mat, LeBron James will carry the American flag at the opening ceremony Friday, and track star Noah Lyles will set his sights on overtaking Usain Bolt’s gold medal records. On the road to the Paris Games, Black Olympians spoke with NBC

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