Paulana Lamonier, Founder of Black People Will Swim

About the episode

Culturally-embedded stereotypes and myths surrounding the Black community continue to persist today. According to one study, Black youth are at the highest risk for drowning, with the rate being three times higher than that of white children. Factors such as institutional racism, myths, and stereotypes play major roles in this disproportional data. Journalist and former swim coach, Paulana Lamonier, launched Black People Will Swim, in hopes of dismantling the long-standing stereotype that Black people can’t swim. The two-entity swim business and media company launched in March 2020. Lamonier describes Black People Will Swim as a “full circle ecosystem of education focused on swimming.”

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In this episode you’ll hear

• Lamonier’s journey to end racial stereotypes
• How Black People Will Swim is creating a safe learning environment
• The role swimming plays in self development and confidence
• Lamonier’s goals for her business

Resources from the episode

Black People Will Swim Site | Black People Will Swim on Instagram 

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