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By Michele L. Norris, The Washington Post
Diversity shows its value in the makeup of Team USA.
Diversity is now a core part of America’s brand. In gymnastics and swimming. In fencing and rugby. In skatebroading, tennis, boxing, basketball and so much more. In commentary from Snoop Dogg and Flavor Flav. In the massive billboards all over Paris from U.S.-based companies such as Nike and Ralph Lauren that feature brown-skinned models. And let’s not forget the music that’s played to pump up the audience at all the events — whether or not Americans are competing. I was at the Paris Olympics for a few days, and at every venue I visited, American music with a funky beat was the go-to choice to fire up crowds and athletes from all over the world.
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