Paulana
@itsPaulana
Pronounced: Paw-La-Nah 🇭🇹 | journalist, sm strategist & founder of Black People Will Swim @BPWSwim 🌊
Why do some white men do this? If they see idea or something that is not targeted/marketed to them they feel the need to share a smart ass comment like this?
This has inspired me to start my own business. Going to call it White Men Can Jump. So excited to see how many white men we can teach to jump!
See Rep Janet Buckner’s story. Alas, it was common; public pools would close rather than allow integrated swimming. Others became "private" swim clubs. Or people just resorted to violence like the hotel owner who dumped acid on Black people in the pool. 💯https://t.co/yU4CCHtsfV
This spring, we started off strong teaching 127 students how to swim. This time around, we're trying to double that to 254 students. We've hired more instructors & more staff support to reach that goal. Enroll in our program in East Harlem today!
Surprise! We're back in Harlem for the summer! Our mission is to teach 500 students to swim, and Harlem is a critical part of that goal. We had 127 swimmers in #Harlem this spring… This summer? We're trying to double that! If you're in NYC, join today! portal.iclasspro.com/blackpeoplewil…
It's been 6 years since I tweeted this & it has changed the trajectory of my life. - I started Black People Will Swim - Taught nearly 3,500 ppl how to swim - We've hired over 20 Black and Brown lifeguards and swim instructors - Received over $500K in grants Ask about me 😉
My goal is to teach 30 black people how to swim this summer and I'm trying to come up with a hashtag for this campaign. feedback is welcome
hey #HarlemWorld 🌎 We've expanded BPWS to Harlem and classes will be starting tomorrow! Come through and register for classes. This is your chance to learn to swim In 6 lessons for just $126. portal.iclasspro.com/blackpeoplewil…
Did you know that swimming is the only sport that can save your life? 👀 Hear from our founder, Paulana, on why it is imperative for Black and Brown people to learn how to swim, especially today. Enroll in our lessons: portal.iclasspro.com/blackpeoplewil… #BPWS
I just hope one day we finally take ‘Black Excellence’ off its pedestal so we can finally make room for Black integrity instead. Success is nothing if we have zero morals, principles, or understanding of mutual care.
We’re coming for golf next 😘
Can't even get away from this at the ski slopes anymore
Want more techniques? You can learn more by joining our program! Register for classes today: portal.iclasspro.com/blackpeoplewil…
Hey #HarlemWORLD! 🌎 If you're looking for a Black-owned swim program, here's your chance. Check out Black People Will Swim and use code Testimonial50 for $50 off of all children and teen classes: blackpeoplewillswim.com/book-online
I’m very passionate about people’s viewpoints on Meg vs Tory because it’s a litmus test on your intelligence and how much you hate women. Because there’s no way with facts alone you can comfortably counter argue again with facts that he didn’t shoot her.
We remember him. We remember the grief of Ferguson. We remember that justice was never served. We remember that the system is still doing what it was designed to do.
Mike Brown would have been 29 today if state-sanctioned violence hadn’t stolen his life. He should have had birthdays, milestones, and ordinary joys. 🎈 Instead, his name became a rallying cry. He should have just been a young man, not a hashtag. You should still be here.
If you're in the #Harlem or #NYC area, check out our program or send this to someone who NEEDS to learn how to swim this summer. Sharing this tweet might save someone's life! blackpeoplewillswim.com/open-house
baby, this has been a long time coming. Harlem WORLD, we're here! 🌍 If you want to sign up for swim lessons this summer, join us for Open House Weekend on Sunday, 5/18. RSVP, here: blackpeoplewillswim.com/open-house
baby, this has been a long time coming. Harlem WORLD, we're here! 🌍 If you want to sign up for swim lessons this summer, join us for Open House Weekend on Sunday, 5/18. RSVP, here: blackpeoplewillswim.com/open-house
From the playground to the playoffs, real ones know there’s only one A’ja. The A'One drops May 6 in SNKRS.
We're back and starting National Water Safety Month on a strong note with TWO LOCATIONS: Long Island and HARLEM! 🗽 We're hosting our biggest Open House yet! 🗓️ May 17 (Westbury HS) 🗓️ May 18 (Harlem) 🕙 10 AM–1 PM RSVP for your spot→ blackpeoplewillswim.com/open-house
I don’t wanna ever hear anything about professionalism or black people being too loud
Bruh