Hasta La Gadget!

It’s pretty safe to say that the world has fallen in love with Gabby Douglas. After helping her team triumph in the women’s all-around final, and going on to grab her own gold in the individual all-around, Gabby’s captivating smile has popped up everywhere from television, to newsstands to cereal boxes.

The 16-year-old’s accomplishments have certainly made every American proud, but her historical achievement resonates strongly, particularly for the black community. As the first African American woman to win an individual gold medal in gymnastics, Douglas stands in a category all her own. However, her history-making moment was soured by what began with a few nay-sayers on Twitter and evolved into a full-on debate about the teen’s hairstyle.

In an effort to promote a more positive conversation and praise Douglas’ achievement, two bloggers came together to create the “Love For Gabby” digital movement. Both Adrienne Smith of Eclectic A and Desiré Greene of Sukio decided to show some love for Gabby.

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