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The Parenting 411 Episode 136: Making Waves & Breaking Barriers to Water Safety for Black Youth
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Today, we speak with Anthony Patterson, Sr. and Chelsea Randolph about their mission to teach Black and Brown children to swim. Along the way, you’ll discover the inspiring story of the Nile Swim Club of Yeadon, the first and oldest Black swim club in the U.S., and the life-saving impact of their initiatives, including their “No Child Will Drown in Our Town' program. Anthony spent countless summers at the Nile and speaks fondly of the positive impact the Club had on his life. Hear what Chelsea shares about the challenges and triumphs of teaching swimming and water safety and her commitment to combating water-related tragedies. Anthony and Chelsea, on their own paths, are dedicated to making swimming accessible to all and their passion for this mission is palpable. You don’t want to miss this!
Learn more about Anthony Patterson, Sr. and his work with the Nile Swim Club at https://www.nileswimclub.org.
Learn more about Chelsea Randolph and Randolph Swim Academy here: https://www.facebook.com/randolphswimacademy.
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Facebook: The Parenting 411
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138 episodes
Manage episode 423028442 series 2946886
Today, we speak with Anthony Patterson, Sr. and Chelsea Randolph about their mission to teach Black and Brown children to swim. Along the way, you’ll discover the inspiring story of the Nile Swim Club of Yeadon, the first and oldest Black swim club in the U.S., and the life-saving impact of their initiatives, including their “No Child Will Drown in Our Town' program. Anthony spent countless summers at the Nile and speaks fondly of the positive impact the Club had on his life. Hear what Chelsea shares about the challenges and triumphs of teaching swimming and water safety and her commitment to combating water-related tragedies. Anthony and Chelsea, on their own paths, are dedicated to making swimming accessible to all and their passion for this mission is palpable. You don’t want to miss this!
Learn more about Anthony Patterson, Sr. and his work with the Nile Swim Club at https://www.nileswimclub.org.
Learn more about Chelsea Randolph and Randolph Swim Academy here: https://www.facebook.com/randolphswimacademy.
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Let's stay connected:
Website: theparenting411.com
Facebook: The Parenting 411
YouTube: The Parenting 411
138 episodes
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