12-Year-Old Swimmer Wears ‘Black Lives Matter’ Swimsuit, Independent Volunteer Race Official Alleged Her Suit Was Against USA Swimming’s policy of no political language

A 12-year-old swimmer Leidy Gallona wore a Black Lives Matter swimsuit she designed for a swim competition in solidarity with 22-year-old Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police serving a no-knock warrant. Then an independent volunteer official almost disqualified the swimmer, alleging that her swimsuit went against USA Swimming’s policy of no political language, according to WDIO News. The […]

Olympic Swimmer Maritza “Ritz” Correia Is A Member Of Sigma Gamma Rho

Did you know that the first African-American swimmer from the U.S to win a gold medal was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho? Maritza Correia is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Maritza Correia was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is a former Olympic swimmer who represented the United States. […]

Sigma Gamma Rho Swimmer Natalie Hinds Just Won Bronze at The Olympics

Sigma Gamma Rho’s very own Natalie Hinds just won a bronze medal in the 4×100 free relay race at the 2020 Olympics. Hinds took to Instagram to celebrate her win with her team. Sigma Gamma Rho also congratulated her from their official social media accounts. Hinds is a 2016 graduate of the University of Florida. […]