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Making Waves: Black surfers and demand for inclusion and diversity in the water

Making Waves: Black surfers and demand for inclusion and diversity in the water

FromCrossing The Lane Lines


Making Waves: Black surfers and demand for inclusion and diversity in the water

FromCrossing The Lane Lines

ratings:
Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Oct 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Since May of this year, various sports bodies have spoken out about the need to address  systemic racism. The NFL, NBA, and even USA Swimming have uttered the phrase: “Black Lives Matter.” But while this “so called” solidarity is going on, where is the surf community? Why have they largely remained silent on the issue of racism and privilege? We’ll speak to surfer and coach, Rhonda Harper about the lack of diversity in the line-up,
Released:
Oct 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (41)

Crossing The Lane Lines is dedicated to giving voice to the Black Swim community. We connect with coaches, swimmers, authors and activists. Seeking to inform the public about the rich aquatic history of the Black diaspora.