Did the press fall in love with Lolo Jones because she was beautiful?

Lolo Jones was on the Today Show the other day complaining about how the press has been so vicious to her even before she lost, but some contend the press which is largely controlled by white males loved Jones because she fit the profile. She is biracial and beautiful and some of her teammates have complained of their lack of coverage in spite of the fact that they actually won a medal. Read the linked story and share your thoughts.

http://thegrio.com/2012/08/10/lolo-jones-colorism-and-the-white-male-driven-media-machine/#s:lolo-jones-dawn-harper-kellie-wells-16×9

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