I'm a black woman, and I can't swim.
Growing up, I've been more than okay with this statement. I've held it as a badge of honour, a revelation to make people laugh and say, 'Hey, look at Florence, she's 22 years old, and she can't swim'.
The cliche “Black people can’t swim” may be a joke to many but it is a joke with serious consequences. Figures show that black people are a greater risk of drowning because they are not taught to swim.
