Article 5KS1E Black-Owned Swim Cap Brand Denied Certification for Olympic Competition

Black-Owned Swim Cap Brand Denied Certification for Olympic Competition

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Maiysha Kai
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UK-based swimwear brand Soul Cap was created to solve a problem-and help end the stigma that Black people don't swim. But Black athletes competing in water sports at this summer's Olympics won't be able to wear a swim cap designer to accommodate the voluminous textures often inherent in Black hair.

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