The Water Remembers Too: On Making Waves and the Long Path Back

Black mother and her two daughters laughing and playing in shallow ocean waves at the beach during a family summer outing.

What happens when generations are kept from the water—and how do communities find their way back? This article explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and water, tracing how segregation and exclusion from public swimming facilities created lasting disparities in swimming ability and water safety. The consequences remain visible today, with Black children experiencing disproportionately […]