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#SwimmingWhileBlack: Diving In

February 7, 2016May 3, 2017 Zoe2 Comments on #SwimmingWhileBlack: Diving In

Inspired by Black History, Outdoor Afro Gary, Indiana Leader Yolanda Crocker-Bradley learns to swim and changes her relationship with her […]

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Outdoor Afros Swim in Open Water for a Good Cause

September 29, 2013May 3, 2017 Rue3 Comments on Outdoor Afros Swim in Open Water for a Good Cause

  That’s right! In an historic event this weekend, the East Oakland Swim Club in partnership with Water World Swim […]

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A Sunday Spring Surf

March 17, 2013May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on A Sunday Spring Surf

So glad to spend time once again with my former co-worker and dear friend Manav Thapar to help re-connect my […]

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Share Your Summer Water Fun for a Chance to Win a Pair of KEEN Shoes!

September 2, 2012May 3, 2017 Rue1 Comment on Share Your Summer Water Fun for a Chance to Win a Pair of KEEN Shoes!

Did you have a blast on a waterway this summer and have a cool video to share about it? Want […]

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Wade in the Water Children

August 25, 2012May 3, 2017 Rue3 Comments on Wade in the Water Children

The warmth of late summer offers a promise of cool lakes, rivers, oceans, and backyard pools to cool us down, […]

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Beach Funday – Outdoor Afro LA Rocks It!

August 22, 2012May 3, 2017 alishapyeLeave a Comment on Beach Funday – Outdoor Afro LA Rocks It!

Check out this post and photos from Outdoor Afro Leader Alisha Pye!   Outdoor Afro LA decided to have an […]

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Upside

December 10, 2011May 3, 2017 Rue5 Comments on Upside

Created by Lauren Kelley, the animated short Upside was completed while she participated in the Studio Museum in Harlem’s Artist-in-Residence Program […]

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A Weekend Dip in the Lake

July 10, 2011May 4, 2017 Rue2 Comments on A Weekend Dip in the Lake

Submitted by Outdoor Afro contributor Reginald James, who reflects nostalgically on a recent swim in a local lake with friends. […]

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