The long-perpetuated stereotype that Black people do not swim is extremely false.

Paulana launched Black People Will Swim in 2019 and set an ambitious goal.

On the idea of Black people swimming being taboo and changing the game.

BPWS aims to dismantle the long-standing myth that Black people cannot swim using lessons and haircare classes.

BPWS was started by journalist Paulana Lamonier with the mission to dismantle stereotypes around Black people swimming.