Episode #22 Black People Can Swim w/ Coach Taj Omari

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In today’s episode of Boss Locks The Podcast
Taj shared the history of how racist behaviors from only a few decades ago has prevented Black people from being able to swim.

She shared how there are still swimming pools in Black neighborhoods with barb wire fences and and subpar amenities.

And she shared how she started a non-profit that’s dedicated to providing professional, affordable, dependable aquatic training to the Black community

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