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Separate, but unequal: Life as a Black Swimmer during Jim Crow

Separate, but unequal: Life as a Black Swimmer during Jim Crow

FromCrossing The Lane Lines


Separate, but unequal: Life as a Black Swimmer during Jim Crow

FromCrossing The Lane Lines

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Jim Crow era is considered one our nation's darkest times. The "so called" separate, but equal, may have been seen as egalitarian by White folk, but Black people knew, and lived the real story. Jobs, housing, education and yes, swimming were far inferior in Black neighborhoods, but through it all, Black people found a way to rise up. Today, we'll hear from someone who grew up in segregated Tallahassee, FL, went on to an Ivy league school, joined their swim team, and made folks take notice.
Released:
Feb 12, 2021
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.