'I can’t swim.' A phrase many have used for years with no plans to remedy that reality.

Lamonier founded Black People Will Swim to teach and address racism that prevents many from learning to swim.

Reversing discrimination that kept Black families out of pools for generations is not easy, but BPWS is stepping up.

Despite many barriers, Paulana Lamonier founded Black People Will Swim to teach this life-saving skill in a safe, supportive environment.

One Long Island woman is making it her mission to teach African American people how to swim.