Abu Ruyaa's Blog – August 2023 Archive (3)

Gabby Douglas was the first African-American gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal. She won the all-around competition

at the 2012 London Olympics and was a member of the Fierce Five, which also included Simone Biles,…

The majority of players stood with their hands behind their backs while the anthem was played. Videos went viral and the

act of defiance was met with anger by many. The reaction to the protest was so widespread that old interviews resurfaced and politicians got involved.

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe’s 2019 interview resurfaced, in which the athlete said the anthem had become a moment of “peaceful protest” for her. When…