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Efforts Underway to Increase Swim Lessons and Reduce Drowning Risks of Black Children

Professor Adrienne Walker Hoard talks about barriers to swimming with Fox4KC

Adrienne Walker Hoard shares a personal story with Fox4KC of learning how to swim in Jefferson City’s segregated pools.

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Published: Jun 14, 2019

Posted In: UMKC In the News

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