‘Miss Angel’ was a well-known and well-loved member of Rebekah Craig’s neighborhood. But one day, when Miss Angel was on a fishing trip with friends, she slipped off the embankment of a pond and drowned. This hit Rebekah - a Red Cross certified swim instructor - particularly hard. “She didn’t know how to swim and no one that was with her knew either," Rebekah said. "I was heartbroken and frustrated because I knew I could have taught her, even just the basics of how to save yourself.” So, Rebekah took action. With the help of her fellow swim instructors, Aqua Angels was born. The program breaks barriers of fear and creates a safe space for adults to learn how to swim for free or low cost. Each class is taught by certified instructors who volunteer their time. Although the Aqua Angels teach adults of all ages, races and backgrounds, Rebekah says their students are primarily Black and brown adults and individuals on fixed incomes. "We’re providing a service to a historically marginal...