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I had almost drowned. after three different teachers, i stuck with it and learned. >> you're making a difference by teaching kids to swim. and one of the difficulties is that parents certainly know that swimming can save lives. but they are afraid. a lot of people have, there are these stereo types that black people can't learn to swim or you don't have the money. it is not economics. it is not ethnicity. it is simply having the courage to put your kid in something that may intimidate you as a parent. >> absolutely. i've been working with the make a splash initiative since 2009. they have kind...

Swimming by june 3rd. >> that's awesome. >> he said what? i am going to do it. one of the other issues with young black girls is that they worry about their hair. we have curly hair in many cases and the hair issue was something the girls brought up. so for black girls, who might be worried about their hair, mine is going curly. i will be in the water. i get anxiety in the water. but june 2nd, can i pleng to the fifth? i'm kidding. >> second. got it. >> i'm going to do it for you. you're a great man. he brought his gold medal with him. there you go. and he promises no reality shows. >> no real...