A curation of resources for/about black swimmers
This list is not an endorsement for anybody or any organization.
Swim Instructors/ Coaches
Tazaria Cacho – Mobile Swim Training
Shana Lorde – Let Us Swim
Jim Ellis – PDR Swimming
Noelle Singleton – Afroswimmers
Tracey – The Swim Coach
Nicholas Askew – Howard Swimming and Diving
Danny Prear – Mighty Krocs
Nadine Ford – Mahogany Mermaids
Rhonda Harper – Black Girls Surf
Malachi and Olivia Cunningham
Adrienne Wesley – Swim Life Fitness
Dr. Newton Jackson
Julian Wynter-Anderson – Swimmers Elite
Katrice Rodrigues – Afro Aquatics (UK)
Taj Omari – Empowered Swimming
Organizations/Communities
The Surfer Kids (South Africa)
Howard Universtiy Swimming and Diving
Swim Dem Crew (U.K.)
Black Swimming Association (U.K.)
Outdoor Afro: Making Waves Program
SWIMS Foundation
Textured Waves, https://www.texturedwaves.com/community
Black Surfing Association of Rockaway
The Black Mermaid Foundation (South Africa)
Courageous Leap
Alma Swim Foundation
Athletes
Simone Manuel
Cullen Jones
Asleigh Johnson (Water Polo)
Alice Dearing
Lia Neal
Maritza McClendon
Reece Whitley
Giles Smith
Alia Atkinsin
Dr. Andrew Young
Enith Brigitha
Natalie Hinds
Jennifer Abel (Diver)
Nique Miller (Surfer)
Naji Ali
Sabir Muhammad
Products/Experiences
Swimma (South Africa)
Films
Pride (2007)
Head Above Water: Simone Manuel
The Minority Pool (2015)
Men of Honor (2000)
Wade in the Water: Drowning in Racism
Tenegfu (Conservation)
The Reef Builders (Conservation)
A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim
Water Get No Enemy (Caution Advised)
Dive Tierra Bomba Dive (Spanish)
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatics Culture
Chaya (password: TBL)
More Resources
POOL: A Social History of Segregation
The Joy of Aquatics Podcast
Prominent Figures
Carl Brashear (U.S. Navy)
Shirley Lee
Job Boards
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