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Conquering Swim Disparity
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Back2the water
Reimagining the Swim Learning Process for Women of Color Ages 50+.
Reimagining the Swim Learning Process for Women of Color Ages 50+.
Based on 2019 data from the CDC
Back2thewater is a transformative swim retreat designed specifically for senior Black women, focusing on overcoming swim disparity and addressing generational trauma. This unique retreat offers a supportive and empowering environment where participants can connect, learn, and grow together.
We aim to create a swim retreat tailored to the unique experiences of older Black women to overcome the specific swimming barriers related to this community. We’ll engage the trust of swim experts and related professionals to create a safe and healing environment. We’ll also involve the support of travel companies that rely on water-based activities to contribute their impact to this mission.
In a world where 37% of black people in the US can’t swim, compared to 15% of all adults (7% white, 26% hispanic, 22% other), this swim retreat will help to narrow this gap and save lives.
Our assumption is that the lack of strong swimmers among senior Black women is due to mental and emotional barriers based on historical and cultural context, as opposed to less access to bodies of water.
What are the real barriers?
Go back to the water.
