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A Meet of Their Own: Highlighting The National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet.

A Meet of Their Own: Highlighting The National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet.

FromCrossing The Lane Lines


A Meet of Their Own: Highlighting The National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet.

FromCrossing The Lane Lines

ratings:
Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jun 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Many Black swimmers have had to deal with being the only one at their meets that look like them. They've experienced isolation, ridicule, and racism. A foreigner in a foreign land, but on the Memorial Day weekend they get the opportunity to experience swimming from a Black perspective at the National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet. Today we'll speak to one of the lead organizers, Lisa Webb, about the triumphs, challenges, and the afro-centric beauty of this extraordinary swimming event. 
Released:
Jun 4, 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.