2021 U.S. Olympic Trials - Diving - Day 7

New Jersey Native Kristen Hayden Makes Diving History

New Jersey-bred diver Kristen Hayden recently became the first Black woman to win a U.S. national senior title.
by Brandee Sanders
12.19.21
Gwangju 2019 FINA World Championships: Swimming - Day 8

Swimmer Simone Manuel Makes History

Swimmer Simone Manuel defended her title as world champion at the FINA World Championship in South Korea.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Segregated Swimming Pool

America’s Lasting Legacy Of Segregating Swimming Pools

Summers often bring a wave of childhood memories: lounging poolside, trips to the local amusement park, languid, steamy days at…
by Victoria W. Wolcott
04.29.21
Swimming Winter National Championships

Simone Manuel Visits Students At LeBron James’ School

Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel visited LeBron James’ I Promise School to talk with students about water safety and encourage them…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Swimmers in race

Howard University Swimmer To Compete At 2020 Olympics

Howard University senior Latroya Pina and her sister and brother Jayla and Troy have been selected to be on the…
by NewsOne Staff
08.25.18

Woman Who Called Police On Black People Swimming

More white tears.
by NewsOne Staff
06.05.18
Swimming - Olympics: Day 6

Simone Manuel Becomes First Black Woman To Win…

She shares the record in the 100-meter freestyle with Penny Oleksiak, of Canada.
by NewsOne Staff
08.12.16
London's Outdoor Swimming Pools

Red Cross Apologizes For “Super Racist” Pool Poster

"Be Cool, Follow the Rules," headlines the top of the poster. Arrows are used to differentiate who is "not cool,"…
by Charise Frazier
06.27.16
London's Outdoor Swimming Pools

EXCLUSIVE: YMCA National Water Safety Initiative Brings Swimming,…

Summer has officially graced us with her long-awaited presence, a season that means longer days of fun at amusement parks, days at the…
by Desire Thompson
06.23.15

Alia Atkinson Makes Swimming History With World Title!

Alia Atkinson (pictured) was in total disbelief when it was announced she had won a gold medal in the 100m…
by ionerlogan
04.17.21
2016 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials - Day 7

How Many Medals Does Michael Phelps Have?

Michael Phelps’ medals make him the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time. Phelps has won 28 medals: 23 gold,…
by NewsOne Staff
08.13.16

Government Urges Swimming Lessons For Blacks, Hispanics

Just in time for the summer pool season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released its annual childhood drowning report…
by ionerlogan
06.19.19

“Make A Splash” Program Offers Swimming Lessons To…

Seventy-percent of Black kids don’t learn how to swim due to access to pools, lack of encouragement to swim, the…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Black Children Drowning Today Because Of Past Jim…

A month ago, six African-American teenagers drowned in a single incident in Louisiana, prompting soul-searching about why so many young…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Drowning Rates Higher Amongst Minorities Than Whites

It’s been a week since 6 African-American teens from two families drowned in Louisiana’s Red River. The story made national…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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More Programs Teaching Minority Kids To Swim

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Six-year-old Queen Epps is decked out in her pink Spongebob Squarepants bathing suit and green…
by NewsOne Staff
05.10.12

Older Swimmers Overcome Racial Segregation

From TheGrio.com: Swimming pools across the country have been filled with children trying to escape the heat, but for two…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Why Many Black Women Won’t Go Swimming

FROM WNYC.org: Swimming is a great form of exercise, a refreshing summer activity and an important life skill. Yet African…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

More Blacks Learn To Swim, But Numbers Still…

From STLToday.com: Eight-year-old Davion Chatman does a handstand in about three feet of water in the Fairground Pool one recent…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet Showcases Kids' Skills

By Mark Anthony Neal The venue was not like any other you might find throughout the country; Late spring at…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21