The Black divers excavating slave shipwrecks: ‘I’m telling my ancestors: I’m with you’

A national study conducted by the USA Swimming Foundation estimated that 64% of Black children can’t swim. It’s an alarming statistic that speaks to years of segregation, a lack of public infrastructure and a fraught history with the water. Yet, despite these challenges, Black divers are reconnecting with the water with the support of non-profit organizations like Diving with a Purpose (DWP).