This historical lack of access has another devastating impact. Nearly 64% of Black children can’t swim, compared with 40% of white children, according to a 2017 USA Swimming Foundation study.

A coalition of activists, educators and service organizations unveiled a Swim Safety Plan in Camden on Wednesday, making New ...

The former collegiate swimmer at York College, in the Queens borough, tweeted in 2019 that she wanted to teach 30 Black people to swim ... as likely to drown than white children and overall ...

drown 10 times more often in pools than white kids. A swimming instructor is working to change that. According to the outlet, Black People Will Swim has raised roughly $136,000 from grants.

Drowning is a leading cause of death for children in America, especially among Black children. The twins say they have taken it upon themselves to teach kids how to swim. The 17-year-old twins say ...