2016 Olympic champion and Houston native Simone Manuel. AP Photo.

The Defender Network’s Managing Editor, ReShonda Tate, provides a preview of the melanin-filled Black Girl Magic that’s about to be all up in the Tokyo Olympics… minus track star Sha’Carri Richardson. Speaking of Richardson, Tate blasts those who are daring to put Richardson on blast rather than send the young sister the love, energy and support she needs.

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