WLRN

Experts say more affordable access to swim lessons is key to reducing child drownings

The death of 8-year-old Ryan Amichette, who drowned this month in a neighbor’s pool in Fort Lauderdale cast a tragic spotlight on a public health issue for young children nationwide but especially in ...
KSLA

15-year anniversary of Red River drowning highlights need for swimming lessons, especially in African American community

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Aug. 2, 2010 is a day that many in the ArkLaTex will never forget. On that morning fifteen years ago, six African American teenagers’ lives were taken after they drowned in ...
USA Today

Black kids are more likely to drown. Access to swimming lessons is a necessity. | Opinion

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children, especially impacting minority communities due to historical and socioeconomic factors. Learning to swim is crucial for water safety and ...