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PHOTOS: Swimming is a skill not everyone learns in childhood
According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability, compared to 45% for Hispanic kids and 40% for white youths.
As summer approaches, instructors try to stem tide of Black drowning deaths
Sanaya McClendon, 8, gets ready for her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.    According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Sanaya McClendon, 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.    According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Sanaya McClendon, 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.    According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Sanaya McClendon, 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.    According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Maritza Correia Mcclendon (left), an Olympic medalist who now promotes swimming for blacks and hispanics, talks with her daughter, Sanaya, 8, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.   (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
As summer approaches, instructors try to stem tide of Black drowning deaths
As summer approaches, instructors try to stem tide of Black drowning deaths
Ava Middlebrook , 8, competes in the breast stroke in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.    According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Mikesha Middlebrook (left) talks with her daughter, Ava , 8, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.    According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
Mikesha Middlebrook (left) fist pumps her daughter, Ava, 8, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022.    According to the USA Swimming Foundation, while most Americans learn how to swim during childhood, 64% of Black children in America have little to no swimming ability. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)
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Maritza Correia Mcclendon (left), an Olympic medalist who now promotes swimming for blacks and hispanics, talks with her daughter, Sanaya, 8, along with Sanaya's father, Chad, after her race in a swim meet at Leslie Beach Club in Atlanta on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

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Marietta High School Air Force JROTC members salute as they present the floral wreaths during the Memorial Day ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery, Monday, May 26, 2025, in Marietta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony held at national cemetery in Marietta

People gathered at Marietta National Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2025, to honor those who gave their lives in service.

Atlanta United head coach Ronny Deila reacts to his team’s 3-2 win over FC Cincinnati  during a MLS soccer Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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PHOTOS: Atlanta United defeats Cincinnati

Atlanta United picked up a big win Sunday over Cincinnati.

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) watches the ball after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Padres Sunday

The Braves lost to the Padres on Sunday at Truist Park, 5-3.

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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PHOTOS: Braves take down Padres on Saturday

The Braves defeated the Padres on Saturday, 7-1, at Truist Park.

Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (24) reacts to no-call during the first half in a WNBA basketball game at Gateway Center Arena, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Dream defeats Wings to even record at 2-2

The Dream defeated the Dallas Wings Saturday afternoon to even their season record at 2-2.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) reacts after San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado, left, jogs around third base after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Atlanta. The Braves lost to the Padres 2-1. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Braves lose opener to Padres at home

The San Diego Padres continue their mastery of the Braves, winning 2-1 Friday night, May 23, 2025, at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates with Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies (1) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Acuña returns to Braves' lineup

Ronald Acuña Jr. steps back into the Braves lineup nearly a year after tearing his ACL.

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna celebrates his solo home run hit against Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams with teammates in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game in Washington, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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PHOTOS: Braves lose to Nationals in extra innings

The Braves and Nationals wrapped up their series on Thursday with Atlanta losing in extra innings.