NYC invests $5.5 million to address drowning disparities affecting Black children, who face 1.5 times higher drowning risk, ...

"A man was yelling out 'Bear ... it isn't unusual to hear of black bears swimming in the Gulf, on their way to barrier islands in search of food," the agency said in a statement, per CBS News.

"It feels so good to know that there are more Black people out there who want to be swimmers and believe in themselves." For Rebecca, swimming provides more than just physical exercise—it’s a ...

This video delves into the legacy of pool segregation and spotlights the efforts of organisations like Black People Will Swim that strive to address the swimming disparities in the US. Video by ...