Op/Ed: Africa: The gold medal avoidance
Edmond W. Davis
The Olympic Games, often celebrated as the epitome of global unity and athletic excellence, have a darker legacy that is rarely discussed — a legacy that traces back to the 1904 St. Louis, Mo., Olympics, marred by overt racism, exploitation and gross disorganization.
African marathoners Jan Mashiani and Len Taunyane were South African athletes who were dehumanized and forced to participate...
Unionville student wins Microsoft competition
Shea thanks community support that will help her go to Africa next month
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Meghan Shea, a 2013 Unionville High School graduate, shares a moment with some of the Pocopson Elementary School students who helped out with her video. That video entry made Shea one of five finalists for the Microsoft YouthSpark for Change contest — meaning she will be headed to Kenya next...
