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By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO Silver Spring, Md. salutes its own: Olympic icon Dominique Dawes& & Joined by loved ones, including her four children and fans, Silver Spring, Md. native Dominique Dawes was recently honored for her contributions to the sport of gymnastics, her community and to the nation.& This week, D. Kevin McNeir gives updates on Dominique Dawes, the Olympian from Silver Spring, Md., protests for Sonya Massey in D.C. and the MoCo Fair, which turns 75 years old this year. Photo: Unsplash/ Bank PhromOn Tuesday, July 23, the three-time Olympian who was the first African American to win an individual gold medal in gymnastics, witnessed the unveiling of a new statue at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (SSRAC).During the ceremony, Dawes expressed her gratitude and highlighted the importance of inspiring future generations.& “I came from humble beginnings and I have never lost sight of what matters most and that is the ability to impact future generations,” she said during the unveiling. “This statue is part of my legacy and I hope each time a young boy or girl walks by, they too realize that anything is possible when you choose to work hard...