Firenze Sage: Diversity gone wild [lifeguard swim skills weak]

As reported at NPR.org, the Phoenix aquatics department noticed a “problem.” At the public pools that are used mostly by black and hispanic kids, the lifeguards were mostly white. Thus, the quest began to recruit more minorities to be lifeguards.

To diversify the lifeguard force, Phoenix will spend thousands of dollars to recruit minorities even if theyâ€re not strong swimmers, according to an official quoted in a news report. Blacks, Latinos and Asians who may not necessarily qualify can still get hired, says the city official who adds that “we will work with you in your swimming abilities.”
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