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Black children kicked out of a swimming pool in Philadelphia
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shaun Anderson May 26, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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Shaun Anderson replied to Francine Whittington's discussion Black children kicked out of a swimming pool in Philadelphia"FYI...Here is the latest news on this:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/93728129.html?cmpid=15585797"
ERROL DUPLESSIS replied to Francine Whittington's discussion Black children kicked out of a swimming pool in Philadelphia"An excellent response, Darrick, to this awful situation. As I recall, the president and his wife resigned their positions from the swimming association board of trustees, the trustees apologized, those responsible were fired from the staff, and the…"
WILLIE FORD replied to Francine Whittington's discussion Black children kicked out of a swimming pool in Philadelphia"The struggle never ends!"
Della kephart replied to Francine Whittington's discussion Black children kicked out of a swimming pool in Philadelphia"I agree! Wow!"
Darrick Linton replied to Francine Whittington's discussion Black children kicked out of a swimming pool in Philadelphia"Hi Francine,
I must concur with you in that what happened to those black children was horrible in this day and age, and it should no longer be assumed that these types of racial attitudes and bigoted prejudices mainly exist in the south, but…"
Francine Whittington posted a discussionBlack children kicked out of a swimming pool in Philadelphia
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/08/pool-boots-kids-who-might_n_228013.htmlRead the attached article, it is about a summer program that brought a group of black children to a pool and the pool manager put them out because they were black. He said that the blacks changed the complexion of the club. I just can't believe this still happens. We want to teach minorities to swim, but what happened to…See More
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- At 9:45pm on September 14, 2011,
Anpeo Carpenter said… - Hey Francine, cute scuba pic of you.
- At 1:16am on August 18, 2008, Francine Whittington said…
- I'm sorry. I would send you the license, but you can't use it if I'm not there. Last time we had crab, and it was great!!
- At 10:07pm on August 17, 2008,
Norman Berhannan said… - Ohhh, we're gonna miss you. We have 24 people going this year but you were the key to fresh lobster. Oh well, I guess the main fair will be flounder. My best to Jeff.
Norm
- At 6:02pm on July 22, 2008, Norman Berhannan said…
- Goucester is on! We'll be there September 12-14. We're staying at the Eagle House hotel in Rockport. So far we have 10 going. Hope you can make it.
Norm
- At 10:07pm on July 16, 2008,
Kenneth STEWART said… - He loved the proposal, We presented him with a budget for next year to start a training program. keep your fingers crossed. Ken
- At 4:01am on July 13, 2008, Kenneth STEWART said…
- He loved the idea of the scholarship. It has led to some other programs in Florida City. I will keep you informed. Ken
- At 11:25am on July 9, 2008, Francine Whittington said…
- I will try, I will use my uncle's address in Boston. I will get back to you if I get it.
- At 1:53am on July 9, 2008, Norman Berhannan said…
- We are planning a dive in September for Gloucester and Eastport, Maine. I'm still working on the housing arrangements, when it's confirmed I will let you know. Can you get a license?
Norm
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