In Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia swimming pool is coming under scrutiny for barring a day camp group of mostly black and Latino children following apparent complaints from white members. The Valley Club pool barred the Creative Steps camp after sixty-five child campers swam there last month. Club members reportedly made racial remarks in front of the campers, and some white parents were seen escorting their children from the pool. The Valley Club re-invited the Creative Steps camp after it came under protest, but it’s unclear if the camp wants to return.
Penn. Swimming Pool Bars Black, Hispanic Campers
HeadlineJul 15, 2009