Childhood Tragedy
Clip: Season 10 Episode 1003 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
The founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers recalls a childhood memory.
Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones, founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, reflects on a resonant event from his childhood where he witnessed a child drowning in a local river.
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Childhood Tragedy
Clip: Season 10 Episode 1003 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones, founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, reflects on a resonant event from his childhood where he witnessed a child drowning in a local river.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipMost minority kids didn't have pools.
There was always somebody getting too far in the river.
[water splashing] Every year somebody would drown.
[water rippling] [gentle music] There's a bunch of kids that always come down to the river.
We were on the Maryland side.
The kids were on the Virginia side, and we heard 'em screaming.
[child screaming] And one of the little kids went too far in the water, and they got swept away.
[child screaming] That little girl just screamed and cried.
It was just unbelievable.
I think it was her brother or somebody.
[child screaming] [gentle music continues]
Black Godfather of Scuba | Official Trailer
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Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones leads the charge to preserve history through scuba diving. (15s)
The Creation of Underwater Adventure Seekers
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After encountering discrimination in the Scuba diving world, Dr. Jones forms his own club. (1m)
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