BKS Founder Wins Change Maker Award
Black Kids Swim Founder Ebony Rosemond was named a Change Maker by Aquatics International for her efforts to increase the number of Black competitive swimmers....
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Black Kids Swim Founder Ebony Rosemond was named a Change Maker by Aquatics International for her efforts to increase the number of Black competitive swimmers....
Everything you need to know about the National Black Heritage Swim Meet 2018!...
We can't wait to watch over 1,000 talented kids swim this weekend at the 32nd Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet sponsored by DC Parks and Recreation and the Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser. This is an amazing opportunity for swimmers to face some of...
Many Black women and girls avoid the sport of swimming. Join BKS for National Girls and Women in Sports Day as we continue our work to Change The Tide! Black Kids Swim wants ALL woman and girls to experience the joy of swimming! To that end...
To celebrate Black History Month, Black Kids Swim will visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture. BKS received a special invitation to visit the NMAAHC with Black Kids Swim members. During our visit, we will have the opportunity to speak with sports...
Black Kids Swim Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary by Making Swimming Cool! Black Kids Swim is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the number of African American competitive swimmers by making the sport exciting and inviting for Black children. For two years we have worked to serve you -...
Last summer, the Red Cross pulled its negative swimming posters. Has it done anything to change disparate drowning statistics in the African American community? Black Kids Swim, a Maryland based non-profit organization, works to diversify the sport of competitive swimming by increasing access to swim instruction and...
Simone Manuel won first place in the 50 freestyle at last weekend's U.S. Swimming Nationals. The competition, held in Indianapolis IN in a 50 meter pool, also serves as trials for World Championships to be held in Budapest later this month. Simone's win with a...
This summer Black Kids Swim, a Maryland based non-profit organization, has partnered with Bounce TV and the YMCA to encourage more Black children learn the life saving skill of swimming. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, 70% of African Americans do not know how to swim. And according...
Proficient swim skills can open doors to many opportunities. Seattle Parks and Recreation is looking for an Aquatics Manager who can recruit swimmers of color. The applicant must be a visionary leader who can develop relationships with staff, community agencies, and community leaders. A strong candidate for...
Parents on deck during a swim meet is normal, but parents in the pool is a rare occurrence. Marvin Thorpe, coach and owner of the 4MSC competitive swim team and learn-to-swim school, believes that parents should learn first hand how rewarding (and demanding) the sport can be. He...
The National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet in North Carolina is the Black swim community's family reunion! The meet, founded and hosted by the North Carolina Aquablazers Swim Team, celebrates the success of African American swimmers and encourages the development of tomorrow's elite Black swimmers. The National...
