Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton The sign as dated on July 14, 1931 reads: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL WHITE ONLY. The solid cast iron sign measures 10 ¼ inches long, stands 4 ¾ … [Read more...]
Hamilton High senior has sights on 2016 Olympics
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton The January 17, 2013 posting of The Couch Gymnast shares that our feature this week is “one of the biggest hopes for USA Men’s Gymnastic … [Read more...]
8 year-old equestrian has sights on the Olympics
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton As with any other sport, bumps and bruises are a part of the business writes Eric Muhammad recently in the August 23 edition of The Final Call … [Read more...]
Boxing medalist presents Muhammad Ali with Liberty Award
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton Born on March 17, 1995, this virtually unknown competitor has been on the international boxing circuit for less than two years. But by 2011, … [Read more...]
From Chicago to London – young Dream Team player earns Olympic gold
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton “Just 19, no player younger has represented the U.S. men’s basketball team in the Olympics,” writes David Haugh’s on August 10, 2012 in … [Read more...]
Gabby Douglas – Our champion and pioneer of women’s gymnastics
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton She took the lead on Thursday, August 2, 2012 in London that would claim notable writings in national, global and most significantly in … [Read more...]