In the past, Black Americans were barred from many public swimming pools. When racial segregation was officially banned, ...

When you swim in the prelims of a meet here at the Olympics, you wear a white cap. When you make it to the semifinals or finals, it’s a black swim cap. This is one of those aww stories wherein the ...

Lack of access to pools and swimming education has resulted in fatal outcomes for the Black community. Black children ages 10-14 drown at a rate 7.6 times higher than white children, according to ...

“Swimming is life.” In the past, Black Americans were barred from many public swimming pools. When racial segregation was officially banned, White Americans established private swim clubs that ...