The fastest swimmers in the United States will be putting their hopes and dreams on the line at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Swimming, June 13-20, in Omaha.
By Cherranda Smith
May 14, 2021
When we examine the roots of stereotypes about Black people, America’s history of racism is usually somehow involved. The stereotype that Black people can’t swim is no different. Between segregated city pools and beaches, trauma experienced and passed down from slavery, swimming has been a complicated subject and out of reach for many Black Americans.
On National Learn How to Swim Day, celebrated every third Saturday in May, it’s important we talk about water safety and acknowledge the origins of a stereotype that has transcended generations, and put many of us at risk when it comes to enjoying water recreation.
Unique Event Calls Attention to Childhood Drowning Concerns Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Roxie s Wish: Drowning Prevention Week for Children
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LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ As Memorial Day and summer vacations approach, a Los Angeles nonprofit is making a unique effort to educate millions about the growing dangers of childhood drowning.
Meow Meow Foundation recently passed California legislation which declares every third week of May as
Roxie s Wish: Drowning Prevention Week for Children. Coinciding with this annual event, the organization is hosting a 7-part series under the same name from May 15-21. Due to COVID-19 restrictions this year s program will stream online.
Chloé Zhao makes Oscar history, winning best director
JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer
April 25, 2021
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1of36In this video image provided by ABC, Chloe Zhao accepts the award for best director for Nomadland at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)APShow MoreShow Less
2of36Daniel Kaluuya, winner of the award for best actor in a supporting role for Judas and the Black Messiah, poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles.Chris Pizzello/APShow MoreShow Less
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4of36Martin Desmond Roe, left, and Travon Free pose with award for best live action short film for Two Distant Strangers in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles.Chris Pizzello/APShow MoreShow Less
Oscars Scorecard 2021: Wins by Studio
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“Nomadland” led the 93rd Academy Awards with three wins out of its six nominations, including a historic best director victory for Chloé Zhao, who became the second woman and the first woman of color to win an Oscar in the category.
Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson became the first Black women to be awarded an Oscar for makeup and hairstyling for their work on “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” The Netflix movie also won for costume design, adding to the studio’s total of seven wins for the night, out of a leading 36 nominations. “Mank,” David Fincher’s tribute to ’30s Hollywood, won for cinematography and production design.