September 25, 2020
"I'm proud to be the first, but I don't want to be the last.": A Conversation with Maritza McClendon
Crossing The Lane LinesAbout this episode
In 2004, Maritza McClendon became the first African American woman to make an Olympic team, but with this triumph came the burden of representing an entire community. Today, in her own words, she'll talk about her swimming career, the rewards, accolades, and yes the racism that she endured.