Black swimmers teaching others amid history of aquatic segregation
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For some, taking a dip in the pool is the best way to cool down during the hot summer months, but not everyone feels safe in the water. One program, Black People Will Swim, is trying to change that by making swim lessons more accessible.
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- A program is making swim lessons more accessible to those who feel unsafe in the water. 4s
- Paulana Lamineer founded 'Black People Will Swim' to address disparities in swimming skills. 37s
- Black children are statistically more likely to drown, and many do not know how to swim. 48s
- The initiative partners with organizations to provide scholarships and affordable lessons. 1m 7s
- Outdoor Afro has awarded over 3,000 'swimmerships' to support Black Americans learning to swim. 1m 30s