Dolvett Quince is known for his stint on the Biggest Loser Reality Show. He grew up in Stanford, Connecticut. He and his three siblings were eventually adopted by a Jamaican couple, whose only source of discipline was through physical force. He has an adult-aged son. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
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Friday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
Hannah Bronfman (born October 26, 1987) is a DJ, model, and entrepreneur from Manhattan. She is the co-founder of Beautified, a mobile app for finding last-minute beauty services. Bronfman is also an investor in multiple restaurants, including Hotel Griffou and Acme. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
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Jeanette Jenkins is the founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer fitness company. Growing up in public housing in Canada, Jenkins was one of three children raised by a single mother and fitness is what kept her focused. A natural athlete, Jeanette found a safe haven in sports, one that taught her the value of discipline and teamwork, and most importantly instilled … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
Wednesday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
William Wayne "Billy" Blanks (born September 1, 1955) is an American fitness guru, martial artist, actor, and the creator of the Tae Bo exercise program. Blanks was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the fourth of fifteen children. Blanks began his study of the martial arts at the age of eleven, attending Karate and Taekwondo classes. He was born with an anomaly in his hip joints that … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
Tuesday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
Donna Richardson (born November 3, 1962) is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator. Widely known for her series of fitness videos, she was appointed in 2006 by President George W. Bush to serve on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. She also produces and hosts Donna Richardson: Mind, Body, & Spirit, … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus