How it all started!
In 2012, I was in search of a community of other Black people who loved swimming as much as I did and I had a desire to promote positive black representation in the aquatic community. I created a blog called, Black Girl Swim and started writing my swimming experiences! But, it was about the Black Community as a whole. All of us can benefit from aquatics and strong, positive community. My Swim Village was created to be that community!
I am so excited about My Swim Village and hope to spread knowledge and provide amazing aquatic experiences and opportunities for the community. Whether or not you are just getting started in your journey of learning to swim or looking to find of community of swimmers who look like you, My Swim Village is here to be that aquatics community for you!
OUR
STORY
"Swimming has always been a part my life... and it takes a Village to help communities move forward!"
My love for swimming began over 30 years ago, when my parents introduced me to the water. It was then, that My Swim Village started to form! I learned how to swim joined swim teams, became a life guard and swim instructor, then aquatic educator and advocate.
In 2012, I started the Black Girl Swim blog, telling my story as that black girl who loves to swim. I also wanted to share stories, black aquatic stories that would help increase representation of black folks in swimming and aquatics!
I wanted my work in aquatics to have an impact on the black community as a whole. So, in 2018 I began My Swim Village, LLC to help increase representation, participation, and pride in the Black American community!
It truly takes a VILLAGE to help communities move forward and that is what My Swim Village is here to do!
Our
Purpose
Our Vision is to create a tidal shift in the Black American community's relationship with swimming and aquatics. We envision a future where every individual has equal access, representation, and opportunities to excel in the water. Our Vision involves enhancing the community's love and appreciation for the water.
Our
Mission
Our Mission is to to empower and uplift the Black American community through the transformative power and freedom of swimming and aquatics. We believe that every individual deserves the amazing opportunity to experience the optimal benefits of aquatics and swimming in safely and with a sense of belonging.
Our
vision
Our Vision is to create a tidal shift in the Black American community's relationship with swimming and aquatics. We envision a future where every individual has equal access, representation, and opportunities to excel in the water. Our Vision involves enhancing the community's love and appreciation for the water.