March 13, 2019
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
When I think about my time with all-star cheer, the saying “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” comes to mind. These words...
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Welcome to BGC Today!
We're here to keep you up-to-date with all the latest happenings in cheerleading and our community. We seek to provide a unique perspective on cheerleading and to give the world an inside look at life from the lens of a black girl who cheers and does so much more.
March 1, 2019
Young Journey as a Flyer Underdog
Coming from a background with minimal dance experience right into cheerleading was an adjustment like anything would be. Since I was...
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February 21, 2019
Behind Closed Eyes
I’m sure all of us have had these feelings. The feelings of frustration, anger, pain, and at times, disappointment. But when I...
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February 14, 2019
Equal Balance
Entering my freshman year of high school was scary. I was nervous going into a brand new environment while also trying...
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February 8, 2019
The Switch Up
A few years ago I began competition cheer and I was so excited! In my mind, I imagined making friends with...
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February 1, 2019
The transition from All-star cheerleading to high school cheerleading.
My name is Paris Richardson and this is my third year as a varsity cheerleader at Jean Ribault Senior High school....
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January 25, 2019
How My Life Got Flipped Turned Upside Down
I Started cheering at 3 years old, so my life consisted of homework in the car, gymnastics, traveling, practice, competitions, making...
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January 18, 2019
A Special Kind Of Athlete
Being a athlete is tough; keeping up with practices, workouts and school and always wanting to be your best. I started to...
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January 14, 2019
1+1: Vision + Provision
Disclaimer: I know this is not a cheer video and I am aware that she isn’t Black. Stick with me. The first...
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January 11, 2019
From Gymnastics to Cheer
I always told myself I would never be a cheerleader because as a gymnast I never really saw cheer as a...
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