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[https://www.propublica.org/article/the-best-muckreads-on-americas-troubled-history-with-race by Adam Harris 24/2/16 PROPUBLICA] | [https://www.propublica.org/article/the-best-muckreads-on-americas-troubled-history-with-race by Adam Harris 24/2/16 PROPUBLICA] | ||
There have been several events throughout American history that have, for some, signaled the beginning of a post-racial society. The election of Barack Obama to the office of President of the United States is the latest milestone. But the reality is, many believe that racism is still a big problem in the U.S. | There have been several events throughout American history that have, for some, signaled the beginning of a post-racial society. The election of Barack Obama to the office of President of the United States is the latest milestone. But the reality is, many believe that racism is still a big problem in the U.S. | ||
=====Racial History of American Swimming Pools===== | |||
[https://www.npr.org/2008/05/06/90213675/racial-history-of-american-swimming-pools by npr 6/5/08] | |||
So there was a study released last week that caught my eye. According to USA Swimming, over 58 percent of African-American children can't swim. That's almost double the rate of white children. And African-American children drown at nearly three times the overall rate. That got us here at the BPP asking questions about, well, race and swimming. And it turns out there's a lot to say about the topic. | |||
