The Natatorium, a public swimming pool, was built in the 1920's, but was segregated. In the 1930's the Black community demanded access to the building. It wasn't until the 1950's when the NAACP threatened legal action that African Americans were given free access to the structure. This edifice represents on ongoing commitment to Civil Rights and the struggle that existed in South Bend.
that girl that is going to the pool is my sister. Im so proud of her. SHE MADE HISTORY !
bigboyk121 1 year ago
Groucho Marx was once turned away from a public pool because he was Jewish. He asked if his daughter could wade half way in, since she was only half Jewish.
99rhetbaboons 2 years ago
awesome video
claymonsta 3 years ago
I remember this building, I didnt know this was going on. Looked at were we are now. Bruford Davis
louisBD 3 years ago
I am glad I saw this. I learned to swim there when I was a kid. Wow!
kimpeake1 3 years ago
WE CANNOT FORGET OUR HISTORY...
raaszmelodic 3 years ago