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"We say that joy is an act of resistance, that existing is an act of resistance. Swimming is an act of resistance," @itsPaulana , founder of Black People Will Swim.
"To put it plainly, representation matters, and I want to showcase that this isn't just a white sport. This isn't just a privileged sport. This is a necessity, this is a life skill, and this is something that racism has prevented Black people from doing for a long time..."
"Seeing is believing. Representation matters because if I see someone who looks like me, who talks like me, just imagine the impact that it'll have. Just seeing Serena [Williams] and Venus [Williams] killing it on the tennis court. Coco [Guaff]. Naomi [Osaka]."
"In swimming, we have Cullen Jones and Simone Manuel. Imagine what trophies and medals we can earn in swimming. Those are two well-known Black swimmers, but we need to add more people because Black people DO swim."
"This is why it's important for organizations like Black People Will Swim to defy the odds and smash the stereotype."
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