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Blacks Can’t Swim Producer Ed Accura Launches New Podcast ‘Why We Don’t Talk About SWIM’

Ed Accura, producer of the three-film Blacks Can’t Swim documentary series, is taking his franchise to the podcasting world.

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A Visual Journey of Blacks Can’t Swim: Ed Accura Launching Book As Part of BCS Series

The 380-page book documents everything that has gone into the development of the three-film BCS series along with the creation of the BSA.

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Black Swimming Association Nominated For National Lottery Project of the Year

The BSA is one of 17 finalists for the award recognizing the “inspirational project that do extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding.”

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“Blacks Can’t Swim: Rewind” Set For Global Release On July 4th

The third move in the Blacks Can’t Swim documentary series, Blacks Can’t Swim: Rewind, is set to be released globally on July 4th.

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Blacks Can’t Swim: REWIND

The new film documentary offers hope to youth who could have ended up on the wrong side of the track.

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Blacks Can’t Swim REWIND Set For Release In Summer 2022

The film will be the third in the series following “A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim” and Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel,” from producer Ed Accura.

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Shouts From The Stands: A Response To FINA Banning Soul Caps At Olympics

“Blacks Can’t Swim” producer Ed Accura provides his view of FINA banning swim caps designed for natural black hair at the Olympic Games.

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Black Swimming Association Reveals Three-Year Strategy On First Anniversary

UK-based charity the Black Swimming Association has unveiled its three-year strategy on what was the first anniversary of the organisation’s foundation.

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SSPC: The Black Swimmers Association talks “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel”

The new film, “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel,” will feature scripted scenes combined with real interview footage of 14-25 year olds from the Black community

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“Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel” Releases Official Teaser Trailer

The documentary, a follow-up on the original “A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim”, will be released in May 2021.

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Ed Accura Announces “Blacks Can’t Swim The Sequel” for May 2021 Release #BCStheCONVO

The new film will feature acted scenes interspersed with real interviews with 14-25 year old Black people talking about why they don’t swim.

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Black People Will Swim’s Paulana Lamonier Is Breaking Barriers

Black People Will Swim’s Founder Paulana Lamonier speaks about the company’s mission, how they’ve pivoted throughout the lockdown and plans for the future

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SwimSwam Podcast: Black Swimmers Association on Ways to Make Swimming Inclusive

Both Ed and Danielle give insight as to how the aquatic community can make changes so that the BME community feels included and encouraged to participate

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An Interview With Black Swimming Association Co-Founder Seren Jones

Jones, second from left, swam competitively for 13 years including representing the Long Island Post Pioneers from 2012 to 2016.

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Black Swimming Association To Re-Release Film On Global Streaming Platforms

“A Film Called Blacks Can’t Swim” has been extended by 17 minutes and will be streaming on major platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon and Hulu.

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