Born in Newport News, Virginia, Gabby Douglas is one of the many incredible Olympians that the Commonwealth has created.

1. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," started the first Negro History Week in 1926 to ensure ...

Gabby Douglas first competed at the 2012 Olympics in London ... At the same Olympics, she also was the first American to win gold medals in the team and individual all-around events. In 2024, she ...

As we turn the calendar page to February, we see the celebration of Black History across our nation as a reminder of African ...

The gold medalist, who has a master’s in public health, volunteers at a local clinic while looking ahead to LA 2028.

Gabby Thomas has opened up about her plans and accomplishments beyond the gold medals she won at the Olympics. The star athlete is gearing up for the upcoming 2025 track season. Thomas had a ...

World No. 18 Frances Tiafoe recently rubbed shoulders with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas at the 2025 Dallas Open. The duo were spotted posing for the shutterbugs at the Ford Center Arena in ...