Gabby Douglas wears her hair just about the same as every other gymnast in the Olympics - and the same as Michelle Obama. Only a racist would complain that she's not fitting their image of a black girl. She fits my image of an all-American girl, and she has my respect for both her talent and her character.
It’s sort of what I called “ballet” or dancer’s hair. Worn off the forehead, pulled back from the ears and put into a tight bun. You can’t be a gymnist with hair falling into your eyes and mouth.
But black women do have trouble with their hair. I know it’s a big issue with them.
And her delightful smile doesn't hurt a bit!