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'Of course black people can’t swim’Our bones are too heavy & it ruins our hair... Right??!!In this short series we touch on the historical contexts of black swimming and also look at the social constraints.With the help of some incredibly talented black voices we dissect and unpack the myth that black people can’t swim. There’s a few of my swimming experiences thrown in and amongst but most importantly this podcast is for you to feel empowered and ready to jump in the deep end, well not quite, even I can’t do that yet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of the Magnolia State, listeners will discover flowing details of virtually every waterway in the state—the features, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, and specific challenges to be expected—alongside many wonderful historical and social accounts specific to each system.

Abby Sutherland grew up sailing.Her father, Laurence, a shipwright, and her mother, Marianne, wanted their kids to develop responsibility, to see other cultures, to experience the world instead of watching it on TV. So they took them sailing down the coast of Mexico... for three years.When Abby...

This classic essay from Jon Krakauer is now available as an unabridged audiobook download. This essay is also included in the Classic Krakauer collection. From the bestselling author of Missoula and Into the Wild: a selection of the singular investigative journalism that made Krakauer famous...