MAKING BLACK HISTORY TODAY: Olympic gold medalist Michelle Carter (Shot Put Champion) shares her powerful journey overcoming dyslexia, defying expectations, and becoming a leading advocate for Black women's self-love and body positivity.
In this powerful episode of Making Black History Today, Michelle Carter shares her journey from a Texas-raised athlete to a champion of self-love and Black excellence.
Hear firsthand about her experience living with dyslexia and ADHD, overcoming challenges in track and field, and finding purpose beyond sports. Michelle discusses the profound legacy of her father, NFL legend Michael Carter, the emotions of retirement, and her mission to empower the next generation of Black women and girls to embrace body positivity and redefine success.
This is more than a sports story, it's exploring resilience, faith, and what it truly means to make Black history today.
What You'll Discover in this Episode:
Her experience winning Olympic gold and making U.S. track and field history.
Living with dyslexia and ADHD while competing at an elite level.
The profound legacy of her father, NFL legend Michael Carter.
Embracing body positivity and redefining success after retirement.
Key Moments:
Meet Michelle Carter: 1:06
Living with dyslexia and ADHD: 10:27
Making Olympic history: 22:58
The emotions of retirement: 41:06
Self-love and body image: 46:36
How Michelle is making Black history today: 57:56
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