THE SIMONE BILES EFFECT

Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles highlighted Black excellence in gymnastics, with Biles' transparency about mental health proving influential. Amid Biles' postponed Olympic aspirations, the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation continued its mission, providing free classes to Detroit and New York children. Despite pandemic challenges, Wendy Hilliard persisted in securing facilities, highlighting disparities in gym access between affluent white communities and underserved areas.