First African American To Win Gold Medal In Winter Olympics

It is my pleasure to announce that history has been made. Shani Davis, an African American recently won a gold medal for the 1,000 meter speed skating contest. He is to be congratulated for not only winning this race, but for enduring such odds like racism and exclusion. It is with this determining spirit I honor him. You can read more about Shani Davis by visiting the links below:

Important Links

• Shani Davis does it his way, wins gold medal


• A so-so Olympics for the United States, but a pretty rad X-games


• Hedrick vs. Davis: This time, it's a fair fight


• ACLU of IL Files Lawsuit Charging Illegal Police Detention and Search of U.S. Olympic Athlete