Today In History Figure skater Debi Thomas grew up skating at the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club. She was the first skater of African descent to reach the top ranks of international skating. Thomas became the first African American to win the Women’s Singles of the U.S. National Figure Skating Championship competition on this date February 8, 1986. She is the 1988 Olympic bronze medalist, and a two-time U.S. national champion. Most skaters continue to pursue a professional career; however, Debi Thomas returned to school to become a doctor, skating only a bit professionally to pay for her studies. She graduated from Stanford in 1991, and from Northwestern Medical School in 1997, then did a residency in orthopaedic surgery in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, her life has also been wrought with mental health issues, financial struggles, and we send love and support for her wellness and mental health care during these difficult times. We share her gofundme: GOLDFundMe for Societal Solutions https://gofund.me/adc20ff2 CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #debithomas #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke #onelove https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZpvrNLqgW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
