Georgetown Law Professor Janel George claimed that a photo of the 2024 United States Olympic swim team was proof of Jim Crow’s “legacy” that still survived decades later.
George shared a photo of the team — decided after last week’s trials in Indianapolis, Indiana — and argued that the majority-white team was ultimately a result of segregated swimming pools.
“When people say that Jim Crow was so long ago, it’s important to remember the lasting effects of segregated spaces — like segregated swimming pools — and the continued impact across generations. This visual reflects that legacy,” she said.
When people say that Jim Crow was so long ago, it’s important to remember the lasting effects of segregated spaces — like segregated swimming pools — and the continued impact across generations. This visual reflects that legacy. https://t.co/YqvEePbBJI
— Janel George…
