Update: NC A&T would ultimately disband the women’s swim team in 2016, leaving just one active HBCU swim team. Howard University’s co-ed squad is now the lone HBCU swim squad.
The 2015 NC A&T swim team’s photos were more than just a team picture. At a time when many HBCUs have had to cut sports like swimming, these photos of the A&T show the school’s dedication to the sport.
These photos represent more than that, however. Six months after a black girl was dragged by her hair by a police officer at a swimming pool, to see this group of educated young women, standing confidently and assuredly staring back into Kevin L. Dorsey’s camera is one that should inspire young women across the country to pursue their goals academically and athletically.
It’s not all serious business, though. Dorsey, long-time NC A&T photographer, also captures the essence of the team enjoying themselves and each other.
black IS BEAUTIFUL AT IT'S BEST ?
niice
Black is Beautiful, Period!
yes
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Class and team work to form a team!
Aggie Pride!!!!
What an ignorant comment that was!
Excellent photos. Competitive swimming takes tons of discipline, and it's also a lot of fun. Much success to this team!
I love it! They are just oozing with beauty and confidence! Nothing like a confident black women. Nothing!
So happy for these images floating around social media. Hope young black girls see & appreciate this! Kill the stereotype!
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“The Creator made all members of the Human family beautiful. It is a sign of inferiority for a whole race of people to try and imitate the beauty standards of another.
This is one of our biggest negative legacy from slavery.
We were dehumanized and made to feel like we were worthless. We were ridiculed and told that we were dirty, black, and ugly.”
https://chiniquy.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/the-ugly-duckling-syndrome-many-people-of-african-descent-suffer-from/
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all them sexy feet
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