For members of the Black community, water is connected to a troubled history of barriers, stemming from systemic racism, exclusion and limited access to pools and swimming education. The post Breaking Down The Stereotype: Why Can’t Black People Swim? appeared first on NewsOne.
In a welcome sign that summer is fast approaching, the city of Rocky Mount’s Denton Street Pool and Sunset Park Amusement Center will open during the Memorial Day weekend. Denton Street Pool, 1434 Denton St. Residents will notice a host of improvements in the swimming pool, including new diving boards and water slides. The pool […]
Lifeguarding has been seen traditionally as a summer job for teenagers, but did you know Durham Parks and Recreation employs lifeguards year-round? Campus Hills Pool and Edison Johnson Aquatic Center are two of the City of Durham’s Indoor year-round facilities. Regardless of the season, the pool is always 84 degrees and open for the community […]
Raleigh City pools are opening with limited capacity! Reservations are suggested. The city has issued some guidelines: We will be following additional safety precautions to ensure everyone has an exceptional experience. Please review the following information to learn more about what we’re doing to maintain a healthy environment and what you need to know before […]
After careful consideration, review of information from trade associations specifically the National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA), and guidance from federal, state, and local health officials, we will not open Durham’s outdoor swimming pools for the 2020 summer season. The safety of our participants and staff is our number one priority. In addition, we are […]
The owner of a private pool in Wendell is under fire after postings rules that outline dreads, weaves and baggy pants are not permitted. However, the owner of the Outdoor Recreation Center of Wendell insists that he and his wife aren’t racist and that the social media backlash is a huge misunderstanding. https://twitter.com/naonabroglio/status/1140421789673250816 According […]
As the weather gets warmer, you should probably know that people are using swimming pool as a substitute for bathing. In a study from the Water Quality and Health Council, 51% of Americans “reported using a swimming pool as a communal bathtub — using the pool as an alternative to showering or rinsing off after […]
Shane Holland, a Black man in Indianapolis was harrassed by an off-duty police officer while enjoying the pool at the apartment complex where he resides and pays rent. The officer was later joined by a manager from the complex who asked Holland to leave the pool. Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark […]
Stephanie Sebby-Strempel, 38, of Summerville, S.C. was charged after hitting a Black teen at a pool. She allegedly told the 15-year-old and his friends that, “they did not belong and they had to leave,” according to ABC11. She also referred to them as “punks” and called them racial slurs. The woman then allegedly walked toward […]
A Florida principal has been removed from his position after posting about the McKinney, Texas pool party on a news website. Alberto Iber is still employed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools and has been assigned to administrative duties. In response to the McKinney incident, Iber posted a comment on the Miami-Herald’s website: “He did nothing wrong. He […]
One video from the pool incident in McKinney, Texas that you may not have seen much of on the news involves two white women fighting with a black teenager. A Twitter campaign was launched to identify two women and, according to Raw Story, Tracey-Carver Allbritton, was identified as one of the women who was seen punching […]
Summer, summer, summertime! It’s the time of year again, finally! We celebrate as Jasmine Sanders reminds us of 10 timeless summer activities that you can get excited…
