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Dominique Dawes Opens Gymnastics Academy After Toxic Past
Community HeroesApr 14

Dominique Dawes Opens Gymnastics Academy After Toxic Past

Thirty years after becoming the first Black woman to win individual Olympic gold in gymnastics, Dominique Dawes is transforming the sport she once found toxic. Her growing academy network prioritizes safety and joy over medals.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
Olympic Legend Dominique Dawes Transforms Kids' Gymnastics
Community HeroesJun 11

Olympic Legend Dominique Dawes Transforms Kids' Gymnastics

Thirty years after winning Olympic gold, Dominique Dawes is reshaping gymnastics culture through her academy network, prioritizing joy and mental health over punishing perfection. The first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal now coaches with compassion, not fear.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Gymnast Dawes Opens Academies for All Girls
Community HeroesJun 12

Olympic Gymnast Dawes Opens Academies for All Girls

Thirty years after winning Olympic gold, Dominique Dawes is transforming gymnastics culture through her academies. The first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic medal in gymnastics now champions health, joy, and inclusion over harsh competition.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Opens 9th Gym Focused on Joy
Community HeroesMar 27

Olympic Gold Medalist Opens 9th Gym Focused on Joy

Four-time Olympic medalist Dominique Dawes is transforming gymnastics by opening her ninth academy in Georgia, creating spaces where young athletes build confidence instead of losing it. The first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic gymnastics medal now prioritizes emotional health over podiums.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Youth Gymnastics Gym in Houston
Community HeroesApr 22

Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Youth Gymnastics Gym in Houston

Dominique Dawes, part of the legendary "Magnificent Seven" Olympic team, is bringing her youth gymnastics academy to Texas. The Jersey Village location opens May 30, with classes for kids as young as 18 months.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
WNBA Star Dominique Malonga Dunks and Codes Her Way to the Top
SportsMay 9

WNBA Star Dominique Malonga Dunks and Codes Her Way to the Top

At 20, Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga is mastering professional basketball while earning her computer science degree online. Between dunks and defensive plays, she's building skills for a future beyond the court.

Womens Health2 min read
WNBA Star Dominique Malonga, 20, Plans Tech Career After Ball
SportsAug 1

WNBA Star Dominique Malonga, 20, Plans Tech Career After Ball

Seattle Storm's Dominique Malonga is rewriting WNBA record books at just 20, but she's already mapping out her next chapter in tech. The youngest player to hit 500 career points is studying computer science and building something bigger than basketball.

Womens Health2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Gymnastics Academy to Houston
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Olympic Gold Medalist Brings Gymnastics Academy to Houston

Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian and member of the iconic "Magnificent Seven," is opening two gymnastics academies in Houston this spring and summer. Her mission is to create a compassionate, healthy environment that reverses the toxic culture gymnastics has been known for.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Gymnastics Academy in Alpharetta
Community HeroesMar 7

Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Gymnastics Academy in Alpharetta

Dominique Dawes, member of the iconic 1996 "Magnificent Seven" Olympic team, just opened her eighth gymnastics academy in Alpharetta, bringing three decades of gold medal wisdom to metro Atlanta. This isn't just another gym—it's part of her mission to rebuild gymnastics from the ground up with kindness at its core.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Gymnastics Gyms in Houston
VideosApr 30

Olympic Gold Medalist Opens Gymnastics Gyms in Houston

Dominique Dawes, the first Black woman to win individual Olympic gold in gymnastics, is bringing her athlete-centered gym chain to Texas. Her Houston-area locations prioritize mental health alongside physical training, challenging the sport's traditional culture.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Storm's Malonga, 20, Makes WNBA All-Star Dunk History
SportsJul 26

Storm's Malonga, 20, Makes WNBA All-Star Dunk History

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga just became the youngest player ever to dunk in a WNBA All-Star Game, electrifying fans in Chicago. The 20-year-old's slam marks a milestone moment in women's basketball history.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Storm's Malonga Makes History with All-Star Dunk
SportsJul 26

Storm's Malonga Makes History with All-Star Dunk

Dominique Malonga became the first WNBA player to dunk in an All-Star Game since 2022, energizing a record crowd of 19,783 fans in Chicago. The historic moment highlighted a milestone night as the league celebrated its 30th season with its highest-attended All-Star Game ever.

Google News - Sports2 min read
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Community HeroesMay 14

Mom Survives Cardiac Arrest, Walks Out of Hospital

After a dialysis emergency led to cardiac arrest and months on a ventilator, Dominique worked with her care team at Kindred Hospital Ocala to breathe on her own again and return home to her son. Her recovery shows what's possible with specialized long-term care.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Memphis Anchor Falls Asleep Live, Parents Rally in Support
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Memphis Anchor Falls Asleep Live, Parents Rally in Support

New mom and news anchor Dominique Dillon briefly dozed off during a live broadcast after a sleepless night with her teething baby. Instead of criticism, parents flooded her with understanding and solidarity.

Upworthy2 min read
Scientist Shows How Words Can Help Female Athletes Win
SportsMar 29

Scientist Shows How Words Can Help Female Athletes Win

Performance scientist Dominique Condo reveals how subtle language changes can help elite female athletes overcome body image concerns that hurt their performance. Her research offers simple shifts that help athletes focus on strength instead of appearance.

TED2 min read
Foster Mom Found 20 Years Later: "I Never Said Thank You
VideosMay 5

Foster Mom Found 20 Years Later: "I Never Said Thank You

Sarah Paul spent nearly two decades carrying gratitude for the caseworker who changed her life as a teen in foster care. A Facebook post and a 20-year-old photo brought them back together, living just three miles apart.

Sunny Skyz3 min read
Queen Camilla Writes Gisele Pelicot After Rape Trial Win
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Queen Camilla Writes Gisele Pelicot After Rape Trial Win

French survivor Gisele Pelicot received a personal letter from Queen Camilla praising her courage after her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted in a decade-long abuse case. The 73-year-old's decision to waive anonymity has sparked a global conversation about shame and survival.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Aboriginal Artist Weaves 65,000-Year Tradition Into Glass
InnovationJul 11

Aboriginal Artist Weaves 65,000-Year Tradition Into Glass

A Lower Southern Arrernte woman is preserving the world's oldest living weaving practice using an unexpected material: glass. Her stunning pieces blend millennia-old Indigenous patterns with Italian glassblowing techniques, proving culture thrives in contemporary forms.

ABC Australia2 min read
South Australia Tackles Feral Deer with New Tracking Tech
Planet WinsMay 17

South Australia Tackles Feral Deer with New Tracking Tech

South Australia is making major progress in controlling feral deer populations after tightening farm regulations and introducing advanced tracking systems. The state is now leading Australia's fight against invasive deer species.

ABC Australia3 min read
UN Declares Slavery Gravest Crime Against Humanity
Global NewsMar 27

UN Declares Slavery Gravest Crime Against Humanity

The United Nations General Assembly just passed a historic resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana's President John Mahama calls it a powerful way to honor millions of enslaved Africans.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read

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