S3 Ep. 4: She Was Just Everything To Me: Dominique Dawes
When you ask people of a certain age to remember the first Black gymnast, odds are they’ll remember Dominique Dawes. What they don’t remember – or maybe never knew about – is the immense pressure that she faced as a Black prodigy in the sport. Today, Dominique is using her powerful legacy to distance herself from USA Gymnastics and ensure that future gymnasts have the childhood she never did. Click here for the transcript of episode 4 Click here for the Blue Wire newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Show Notes
When you ask people of a certain age to remember the first Black gymnast, odds are they’ll remember Dominique Dawes. What they don’t remember – or maybe never knew about – is the immense pressure that she faced as a Black prodigy in the sport. Today, Dominique is using her powerful legacy to distance herself from USA Gymnastics and ensure that future gymnasts have the childhood she never did.
Click here for the transcript of episode 4
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