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Swimming in the Heart of Motown: How Detroit All Star Aquatics are revising a Black Swim Tradition

Swimming in the Heart of Motown: How Detroit All Star Aquatics are revising a Black Swim Tradition

FromCrossing The Lane Lines


Swimming in the Heart of Motown: How Detroit All Star Aquatics are revising a Black Swim Tradition

FromCrossing The Lane Lines

ratings:
Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Detroit was once know as the Motor City and the birthplace of MoTown, but it was also home to one of the most thriving Black swim communities in the country, where great swim legends like Robert "Bucky" Johnson, and Clyde James plied their trade. Notable swim coaches like Carl Edwards and Clarance Gatliffe paced the decks, but like so many other rich Black swimming traditions racism, access, and lack of interest began to erode this mecca of aquatic excellence. But one man is changing that for the better. We'll speak to Coach Ja'Von Waters, Sr., head coach of the Detroit All Stars, and founder and director of Aqualyfe about Detroit's swimming past and its bright future.
Released:
Mar 25, 2022
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.