Wilma Rudolph

Reflecting On The Legacy Of Wilma Rudolph And The 1960 Rome Olympic Games

The sprinter set a new bar for Olympic excellence with a three gold medal performance.
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Don't Worry, Be Happy

International Day of Happiness: 20 Famous Happiness Quotes

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Shirley Chisholm becomes the first Black woman elected to Congress

She Did It First: Celebrating African-American Female Trailblazers

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In the Company of Greatness  - The Olympic athletes who dazzled the world by breaking records — and racial barriers. —Britt Middleton

Going for Gold: Famous Black Olympians

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Wilma Rudolph

This Day in Black History: June 23, 1940

Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph was born.
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It's showtime - Cullen Jones backstage at 106 & Park, April 11, 2012. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Going for Gold: Famous Black Olympians

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Blazing a Trail - Throughout her career, actress Cicely Tyson has enchanted audiences with her striking beauty and passionate performances on screens big and small. On March 19, during BET Network’s Leading Women Defined summit in Washington, D.C., the legendary actress was honored for her infallible ability to bring bold, Black female characters to life in roles that shook up the status quo in Hollywood. Take a look back at some of her most dynamic roles.— Britt Middleton The Bill Cosby Show (1970),  as Mildred Hermosa. (Photo: Bill Cosby, Jemmin, Inc.)

Photos: The Evolution of Cicely Tyson

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Changing the Game - Take a look back at athletes who made history.—BET.com

African-American Athletes Who Have Broken Records

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