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08-12-16, 08:03 AM

Simone Manuel gave proof that America's ugly history with black swimmers could be cracking

Simone Manuel gave proof that America's ugly history with black swimmers could be cracking

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/simone-manuel-gave-proof-that-americas-ugly-history-with-black-swimmers-could-be-cracking-061749414.html

The tears trickled down her cheek immediately after she sang two words: “gave proof.” Whether it was just a neat bit of timing or her recognizing the history she made, it was perfect that Simone Manuel, standing atop an Olympic podium, a gold medal hanging from her neck, the first black American female swimmer to have won one, happened to melt at the precise moment in “The Star-Spangled Banner” that encapsulated her night. What Manuel did at the Rio Games’ Olympic Aquatics Stadium – storm back from a deficit in the 100-meter freestyle mad dash, set the Olympic record in 52.70 seconds and tie 16-year-old Canadian Penny Oleksiak for the rare two-gold race – was give it to Americans, period. The history of black Americans and swimming is a microcosm of the institutional racism that held back the United States for so long and still percolates in society today.

of course they throw in crack with blacks. just can't win sometimes
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manny24

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08-12-16, 08:50 AM

odd word choice there good catch Rocky
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