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Swimming in the Heart of Motown: How Detroit All Star Aquatics are revising a Black Swim Tradition
Crossing The Lane Lines›
Mar 25, 202226:11
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Detroit was once know as the Motor City and the birthplace of MoTown, but it was also home to one of the most thriving Black swim communities in the country, where great swim legends like Robert "Bucky" Johnson, and Clyde James plied their trade. Notable swim coaches like Carl Edwards and Clarance Gatliffe paced the decks, but like so many other rich Black swimming traditions racism, access, and lack of interest bega
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