Dominique Dawes, a phenomenal gymnast, Dawes, was a 10-year member of the U.S. national gymnastics team and member of the gold-winning 1996 Olympic team in Atlanta.
She's also the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic medal in artistic gymnastics. Between 2004 and 2006, Dawes served as president of the Women's Sports Federation and in 2010.
Celebrating these women in history can inspire other young female athletes to pursue their passions and never let poor representation stop them. We need to remember to celebrate women of different backgrounds throughout the year every year, not just during.