Gabby Douglas

Gabby Douglas Speaks With Oprah About Bullying

August 25, 2012 By Madam Prezident Leave a Comment

According to theybf: This Sunday on OWN, Oprah Winfrey sits down with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas who chats with about being bullied and why she almost quit gymnastics two years ago.

During a surprising chat back in Iowa with Oprah Winfrey, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas (alongside her momNatalie Hawkins) revealed that her childhood was not easy to deal with as she was bullied. She also says she often felt like she was isolated and treated “different”.

Watch the clip here:

Oprah’s full interview with Gabby airs Sunday, August 26, at 8:30/7:30c.

Gabby Douglas Gets A Big Hero Welcome Home

August 19, 2012 By Madam Prezident Leave a Comment

Gabby Douglas, the first African American to win gold in the all-around for women’s gymnastics, received a huge hero’s welcome when she landed back home in Virgina Beach yesterday.

Shown above with her mom Natalie Hawkins, center, and her aunt, far left, and sister Joy, Gabby Douglas returned to her hometown of Virginia Beach after a two-year recently and was greeted by a gaggle of friends, family and fans.

She said, ‘It feels amazing to be home. It’s been an amazing journey.’

In addition to a ton of interviews, the superstar is also looking forward to a visit from Oprah, who will be hanging out with her for an upcoming “Oprah’s Next Chapter” episode.

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Of Course-Oprah Will Interview Gabby Douglas!!!

August 13, 2012 By Madam Prezident Leave a Comment

According to theybf: Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN has announced that Lady O will sit down with Gabby Douglas, the 1st African American to win a gold medal in the Olympics all-around competition. Gabby will appear on OWN network’s “Next Chapter” where she’ll discuss her rise to the Olympics, her hair and her family issues.

Recently, Gabby posted a heartfelt message on her Facebook page saying:

WOW! What an AMAZING journey! I had such an incredible time representing my country with my teammates! I really enjoyed meeting all of the other athletes too. I am going to miss London! I had so much fun there! I am still taking in everything that happened. I think it is going to take a little while for it all to completely sink in! Thank you to all of the wonderful people who always supported, prayed and cheered for me!! Your beautiful words, messages and videos always make me smile! ♥ Gabby

Congrats Gabby!

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Gabby Douglas Does the Dougie

August 2, 2012 By Madam Prezident 3 Comments

If you can’t get enough of Gabby Douglas, you might want to see this video too. The reporter asks Gabby about her happy dance that shoes when she wins, and Gabby offers to do the Dougie. It’s cute and kinda halfway done, but Gabby can do whatever dance she wants, because she is the first black woman in history to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics. Her mother, Natalie Hawkins, tells other moms that if you want your kids to be at the top, you have to make those sacrifices earlier. She did it for Gabby and now she is making history.

You can do the same for your kids.