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Why Is Winter Olympics Not Popular For Black TV Viewers?

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The Winter Olympics traditionally have never been big with black TV viewers, and this year is apparently not going to be the exception. The Opening Ceremony, which typically draws the largest audience, attracted 1.6 million black viewers, and made No.8 on the chart of Top 25 shows for the week. But that wasn’t even close to the 2.9 million Fox’s American Idol had to claim the top spot. It remains to be seen how many tuned in to see African-American speed skater Shani Davis’ gold medal win in the 1000 meters race. Continue reading

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Davis Earns Repeat Gold and Validation

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The first time Shani Davis won an Olympic gold medal in the 1,000 meters, he skated a victory lap while hugging a teddy bear. On Wednesday night, after becoming the first man to successfully defend his title in the event, Davis held an American flag to his chest, a gesture rich in symbolism.

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