JACKSON, Tenn.—One organization hosted free swimming lessons to spread awareness of minority children drownings in the U.S.

When Torrence Thomas heard news that six Black teenagers drowned in Louisiana's Red River as they struggled to save a friend who had slipped into deeper waters, he knew something needed to be done.

The USA Swimming Foundation found 64% of African American children and 45% of Hispanic children have little to no ability to swim, even though swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.

Every child should learn to swim. However, there are barriers we must overcome to make that happen. They are alarming: Factors that determine children’s safety in water include economic status ...

Drowning is the top cause of death in young kids. As pools and beaches reopen for the summer, emergency physician Dr. Leana Wen discusses important water-safety tips.

Only 45% of all adults reported having had swim lessons ... which found that African American children made up 21% of all drownings for kids younger than age 15 in which race and ethnicity ...

Children aged 1 to 14 are among the most ... For swim coach Emeka Chuks-Nnadi, who founded 'Swim in 1 Day Africa', it’s a powerful tool for inclusion. He says: “I realised that people living ...

Are you a parent who wants to keep your kids safe this summer? The best thing you can do is teach them to swim. I say this as a nonalarmist mom dedicated to actual safety, instead of security ...